Daystar vs Bill O'Reilly
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Daystar
Access a faith-based television network's live stream and on-demand content. Save favorite shows, view schedules, and submit prayer requests or media for potential inclusion in programs. Closed captioning is available for live and selected shows.
- Watch live television stream
- On-demand video content
- Save favorite shows
- View weekly schedule
- Submit prayer requests
- Submit videos/pictures for programs
- Closed captioning
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The Daystar app is a new way to interact with the fastest-growing, faith-based network in the world! You can enjoy the Daystar live stream or keep up with your favorite videos with Daystar on Demand. New Daystar version with improved experience and new features. The Daystar team is pleased to announce a new version of the Daystar app. In this release, users will continue to enjoy all existing content, now with an enhanced and more intuitive experience. The app design has been updated to improve navigation and make it easier for users to interact with content. Note: The features and navigation logic described below establish the new global standard for the Daystar mobile ecosystem across all platforms. Core Functionalities & Updates - New Floating Menu (Global Navigation) A persistent navigation overlay designed to provide quick access to the platform’s core sections. Menu Options: Home, My List, Radio, and Donate. Behavior: The Donate option opens a new browser window on the user’s device. - Radio Button (Persistent Audio) A dedicated toggle within the Floating Menu that provides a seamless audio-only experience. Function: Pressing the button activates the live audio stream. Interaction: The button functions as a toggle; pressing it again stops playback. Note: If the radio is activated while a video is playing, the video will automatically stop. - Long Press Trailer (Smart Discovery) A new interaction that allows users to preview content without leaving the main feed. Description: Plays the first 30 seconds of any video within a modal window. Access Methods: - Long press on any video thumbnail - Tap the three dots (…) icon in the bottom-right corner of the video card - DaystarTV Live (Default Engagement) To ensure immediate viewer engagement upon entering the app environment. Behavior: The live video stream automatically plays by default when the application is launched. - Top Trending Content A dynamic, CMS-driven carousel that highlights the platform’s most popular content. Purpose: Improves discoverability by surfacing real-time global trends to users. *Live stream is broadcast in US Central time Terms of Service: https://www.daystar.tv/tos Privacy Policy: https://daystar.com/privacy-policy
Bill O'Reilly
Access news analysis and commentary on demand. Watch free clips or log in with a premium membership to enjoy exclusive content without commercial interruptions. Share your opinions directly with the commentator.
- News analysis and commentary
- Watch free clips
- Premium member login
- No commercial breaks
- Direct email feedback
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No commercial breaks. No frightened executives. Get the official Bill O’Reilly app for iOS and put Bill’s one-of-a-kind brand of news analysis in your pocket. Watch free clips or log in using your BillOReilly Premium Member account. As always, name and town if you wish to opine: email bill@billoreilly.com. If Premium Memberships are purchased within the app: Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. The subscription can be managed through your Apple account, or by tapping the "Manage Subscription" button on the Account tab. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings on their device after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://www.billoreilly.com/pg/jsp/help/general/privacypolicy.jsp Terms of Use: https://www.billoreilly.com/pg/jsp/help/general/termsconditions.jsp
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Daystar at none against Bill O'Reilly's 3. Daystar also leads on review sentiment (93% vs 71%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). Bill O'Reilly's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, rating, ratings volume 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. Bill O'Reilly sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Daystar asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Daystar against 4.7 for Bill O'Reilly. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 613 and 1.3K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 93% of Daystar's written reviews are positive against 71% of Bill O'Reilly's.
Daystar ships an update every 3 weeks, Bill O'Reilly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Daystar | Bill O'Reilly |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (613 ratings) | 4.7 (1.3K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 92.5% of reviews — better | 70.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 613 | 1.3K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 77 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Word of God Fellowship, Inc. | Nox Solutions |
Customer experience
Daystar
Bill O'Reilly
User reviews
Daystar
From 613 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 💯 Excellent Christian programming
- 🙏 Uplifting and encouraging content
- 🔍 Informative and educational
- 👨👩👧👦 Loving and supportive community
- 🕊️ Promotes biblical values and truth
Room to improve
- 🔌 Streaming issues and connectivity problems
- ⏱️ Inconsistent video quality and buffering
- 🤔 Lack of on-demand content for some shows
- 🙅♀️ Censorship concerns and biased coverage
Bill O'Reilly
From 1.3K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Honest and fair reporting
- 🚀 Easy access to daily news videos
- 💡 Straight-forward, no-nonsense analysis
- 🔒 Reliable and trustworthy news source
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional video/audio issues
- 🔍 Limited features compared to website
- 🔌 Difficulty playing audiobooks
- 🤔 Outdated app with lack of updates
Bugs and requests
Daystar
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes and freezes
- Compatibility issues with certain devices
- Login and account management problems
Requested features
4 requests- More on-demand and archived content
- Improved streaming reliability and stability
- Expanded content library and program selection
- Better integration with smart TVs and devices
Bill O'Reilly
Reported bugs
3 issues- No sound on videos for some users
- App crashing or freezing on certain devices
- Subscription/payment issues with Apple Store
Requested features
4 requests- Add audio-only mode
- Improve casting/mirroring functionality
- Integrate access to all premium content
- Enhance search and navigation options
In-app purchases
Daystar
No in-app purchases
Bill O'Reilly
- Monthly$6.991 Month
- Yearly$66.991 Year
- Concierge$104.991 Year









