Comparison

Emmanuel TV vs Chikyu

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Emmanuel TV

Experience live broadcasts and stay connected with spiritual teachings and ministry updates. Access sermons, messages, and community engagement platforms all within a single, user-friendly application.

Highlights
  • Live stream broadcasts
  • Connect on social media
  • Access sermons and messages
  • Ministry updates
  • All-in-one simple app
Features
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Take Emmanuel TV anywhere you are! Watch Emmanuel TV's live stream. Stay connected with T.B. Joshua and The SCOAN on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and more. All in one simple app! Emmanuel TV is a television station with one way and one job. The way is Jesus and the job is to talk about Him to others through words and deeds. Our motto is: Changing lives, changing nations and changing the world. God’s Word is the most effective instrument for change. The people hear and change. Nations hear and change. The world hears and changes. Emmanuel means God is with us! (Matthew 1:23) Watch Emmanuel TV and witness the power of God in action. God keeps giving us plenty of evidence to believe in Him.

About

Chikyu

Features
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Updated English App Description (with earthquake information) See the world from a quiet, global perspective. A realistic 3D Earth rotates slowly and automatically. Simply watching it provides a calming experience, while also allowing you to check global risk information including recent earthquake activity. ■ Features • High-quality 3D Earth visualization • Slow automatic rotation mode • Touch controls to freely rotate the globe • Visualized global risk information • Real-time earthquake information displayed on the globe • Japanese / English language support Combining a relaxing viewing experience with practical information, this app offers a new way to intuitively understand the world.

Screenshots

Emmanuel TV4 screens
Chikyu3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Emmanuel TV at none against Chikyu's shown. Emmanuel TV also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.2). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Emmanuel TV versus Chikyu: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEmmanuel TVChikyu
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (486 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews97.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings486 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size193 MB15 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperEMMANUEL GLOBAL NETWORK (UK) LIMITEDAyako Asayama

Bugs and requests

Emmanuel TV

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • No sound on iPhone 4S and iPad devices
  • Muted playback with no display to unmute
  • Prayer request submissions not going through
  • App freezes after lock mode on live video
  • Full screen mode not working on iPhone 4
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  • Playback controls appearing and disappearing inconsistently
  • Sound only works through headphones/AirPlay on some devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Language options for videos (Spanish, English, etc.)
  • Full screen mode support for all devices
  • Back/Home button for easier navigation
  • Apple TV app version
  • Improved playback controls visibility

Chikyu

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Emmanuel TV

No in-app purchases

None

Chikyu

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Emmanuel TV free?
Emmanuel TV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Chikyu free?
Chikyu is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Emmanuel TV or Chikyu have ads?
Chikyu shows ads; Emmanuel TV does not.

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