96three vs Rhema Media
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
96three
Listen to Christian radio live, anytime, anywhere. This app provides a high-quality stream of faith, hope, and family programming, along with links to favorite shows and presenters. Enjoy background listening, sleep timers, and easy sharing.
- High-quality live streaming
- Program and presenter links
- Background listening support
- Cast and Apple Airplay support
- Sleep timer
- Social sharing
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Christian radio from the heart of Geelong, 96three FM is your soundtrack to faith, hope and family, all day, every day. Our official app makes it easier for you to stay connected on your mobile device, in the car and on supported smart speakers. - High Quality live streaming - Links to your favourite programs and presenters - Support for Cast and Apple Airplay and listening in the background - Sleep timer and Siri support - Social links and sharing Enjoy our new, and official 96three app!
Rhema Media
Access live streams of New Zealand's favorite Christian radio stations, featuring worship music, talk shows, and family-friendly programming. Enjoy features like a wake-up alarm, sleep timer, and the ability to save favorite songs.
- Live streaming of Christian radio stations
- Wake-Up Alarm Scheduler
- Sleep Timer
- Save favorite tracks
- Local frequency finder
- Smart device compatibility
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Welcome to the home of Christian Media for New Zealand. The Rhema Media app is your ultimate destination for faith-based content, featuring live streams of New Zealand’s favourite Christian radio stations: Life FM, Rhema, and the all-new Sanctuary. Whether you’re looking for uplifting worship music, inspiring talk shows, or family-friendly programming, this app brings it all to your fingertips — anytime, anywhere. Key Features: - Live Streaming: Listen to Life FM, Rhema, and Sanctuary in crystal-clear HD or lower quality for slower connections. - Easy Studio Messaging: Connect with your favourite station via text, call, or email directly from the app. - Wake Up to Inspiration: Use the built-in Wake-Up Alarm Scheduler to start your day with the station you love. - Sleep Timer: Drift off with faith-filled music and content tailored to your spiritual journey. - Favourites: Heard a song that moves you? Save your favourite tracks to revisit them anytime. - Local Frequency Finder: Discover the nearest frequency for terrestrial listening anywhere in New Zealand. - Smart Device Compatible: Seamlessly stream via Chromecast and Apple HomePod. Future-Ready: Stay tuned for exciting updates, including podcasts and on-demand audio and video content, coming soon!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Rhema Media at every 9 days against 96three's every 19 months. Rhema Media also leads on ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for 96three against 5.0 for Rhema Media. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 85% of 96three's written reviews are positive against 91% of Rhema Media's.
96three ships an update every 19 months, Rhema Media every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 96three | Rhema Media |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 84.6% of reviews | 90.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 19 months | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Geelong Christian Media Inc. | Rhema Media Incorporated |
Customer experience
96three
Rhema Media
In-app purchases
96three
No in-app purchases
Rhema Media
No in-app purchases
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