# Daystar vs SalemNOW

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Daystar at none against SalemNOW's 12. Daystar also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.7 vs 4.3). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SalemNOW sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Daystar asks for nothing beyond the download.

Daystar holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Daystar has 614 ratings behind it against 88, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 93% of Daystar's written reviews are positive against 76% of SalemNOW's.

Daystar ships an update every 3 weeks, SalemNOW every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Daystar | SalemNOW |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (614 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daystar/id668730894/reviews)** | [4.3 (88 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/salemnow/id1540045998/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **614** | 88 |
| Positive reviews | **92.5% of reviews** | 75.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 44 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Word of God Fellowship, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/668730897) | [Salem Communications](https://appshunter.io/developer/349087409) |

## What reviewers say

### Daystar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daystar/id668730894)

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.

**Highlights:** Watch live television stream, On-demand video content, Save favorite shows, View weekly schedule, Submit prayer requests, Submit videos/pictures for programs, Closed captioning

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💯 Excellent Christian programming
- 🙏 Uplifting and encouraging content
- 🔍 Informative and educational
- 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Loving and supportive community
- 🕊️ Promotes biblical values and truth

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔌 Streaming issues and connectivity problems
- ⏱️ Inconsistent video quality and buffering
- 🤔 Lack of on-demand content for some shows
- 🙅‍♀️ Censorship concerns and biased coverage

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes
- Compatibility issues with certain devices
- Login and account management problems

**Requested features**

- More on-demand and archived content
- Improved streaming reliability and stability
- Expanded content library and program selection
- Better integration with smart TVs and devices


### SalemNOW

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/salemnow/id1540045998)

Stream a diverse collection of films, breaking news, and podcasts. Discover award-winning documentaries and exclusive interviews. Enjoy HD streaming and casting to your TV.

**Highlights:** Video on Demand, Exclusive content, Free content catalog, HD streaming, Casting to TV

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SalemNOW+ & Police State Film | $6.99 | per month |
| SalemNOW+ Monthly Recurring | $6.99 | per month |
| SalemNOW+ Yearly Recurring | $65.99 | per year |
| SalemNOW $6.99 | $6.99 | one-time |
| SalemNOW+ Monthly | $6.99 | one-time |
| SalemNOW $9.99 | $9.99 | one-time |
| SalemNOW $12.99 | $12.99 | one-time |
| SalemNOW $14.99 | $14.99 | one-time |
| SalemNOW $19.99 | $19.99 | one-time |
| SalemNOW $24.99 | $24.99 | one-time |
| SalemNOW $29.99 | $29.99 | one-time |
| SalemNOW+ Yearly | $65.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Daystar free?

Daystar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SalemNOW free?

SalemNOW is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Daystar or SalemNOW?

Daystar is rated higher. Daystar averages 4.7 out of 5 from 614 ratings, while SalemNOW averages 4.3 from 88 ratings.

### Do Daystar or SalemNOW have ads?

SalemNOW shows ads; Daystar does not.

### Which is updated more often, Daystar or SalemNOW?

Daystar ships an update every 3 weeks, and SalemNOW every 2 months. Most recently, Daystar was updated on September 21, 2026 and SalemNOW on September 1, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*