Daystar vs AFA Stream
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
AFA Stream
Access exclusive films, documentaries, and original productions from a streaming platform. Build a watch list and receive notifications for your favorite live and pre-recorded shows.
- Exclusive film and documentary viewing
- AFA original productions
- Live and pre-recorded shows
- Show start notifications
- Watch list creation
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The AFA Stream app offers users a convenient way to view exclusive content including films, documentaries, and AFA original productions as well as live and pre-recorded shows available on the American Family Association Streaming platform. Get notified when your favorite shows are starting. Build a watch list of past show episodes, feature films, and more.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: Daystar at 614 against AFA Stream's 4. Daystar also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). AFA Stream's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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.
AFA Stream holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Daystar has 614 ratings behind it against 4, 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 100% of AFA Stream's.
Daystar ships an update every 3 weeks, AFA Stream every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 8, 2026.
| Parameter | Daystar | AFA Stream |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (614 ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 92.5% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 614 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Word of God Fellowship, Inc. | American Family Association |
Customer experience
Daystar
AFA Stream
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
AFA Stream
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Daystar
No in-app purchases
AFA Stream
No in-app purchases
