Comparison

RightNow Media vs WPEL

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

Head to head
About

RightNow Media

Access a vast library of Bible study videos, children's shows, and leadership resources. Stream content, download guides, and read the Bible in multiple translations. Available offline and in multiple languages.

Highlights
  • Vast streaming video library
  • In-app study guides
  • Multi-language support
  • Offline playback
  • Audio-only mode
  • Content recommendations
  • TV casting
Features
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Access the world’s largest library of Bible study video resources with the RightNow Media app. Stream content for small groups, find shows for kids, and download helpful guides for leaders. All of it available anytime, anywhere. Available for free to anyone with a RightNow Media subscription through their organization. FEATURES • Streaming Library – Watch 25,000+ videos anytime, anywhere. • In-App Study Guides – Follow along while watching RightNow Media Original series. • Bible Access – Read on your own or while watching videos. Available in 16 translations. **For church and ministry accounts. • Multi-Language Support – Content available in up to 12 languages (includes audio dubs and subtitles). • Offline Playback – Temporarily access content when you’re not near an internet connection. • Audio-Only Mode – Listen to content without video—great for commutes, working out, etc. • Manage Content – Add videos to My Saved to watch later. Pick up where you left off with Keep Watching. • Browse & Search – Browse topical libraries. Use keyword search and advanced filters. • Interactive Content & Assignments – View and complete assigned content on the go. • Share & Invite – Share content and RightNow Media access with others. • TV Casting – Stream content from your device to your TV with Chromecast, Roku, etc. • Content Recommendations – Receive notifications about new and relevant content. • User-Friendly Design – Light and dark modes; easy access to your organization’s library; updated navigation. WATCH CONTENT FROM TRUSTED LEADERS • Francis Chan • Jennie Allen • Tony Evans • J.D. Greear • Tony Dungy • James Brown • Patrick Lencioni • Henry Cloud • Jon Acuff • Nona Jones • Sadie Robertson Huff RightNow Media subscriptions are exclusively available through churches, schools, businesses, and other organizations. Want more information about giving access to everyone in your organization? Learn more: www.rightnowmedia.org

About

WPEL

Listen to commercial-free Bible teaching programs, inspirational music, hymns, and local news. This app provides a stream of content from a station operating since 1953.

Highlights
  • Bible teaching programs
  • Inspirational music
  • Hymns
  • Local/state news
  • Commercial-free content
  • Live stream
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WPEL Radio brings you commercial-free content including Bible teaching programs, inspirational music, hymns and local/state news. Located in Montrose Pennsylvania, WPEL has been in operation since 1953. This app allows you to listen to Your Station for Information and Inspiration via our stream. We invite you to listen!

Screenshots

RightNow Media4 screens
WPEL3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: WPEL at 4.2 against RightNow Media's 3.8. WPEL also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). RightNow Media's advantage is ratings volume (1.1K vs 5) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price, ads, 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

WPEL holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RightNow Media has 1.1K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RightNow Media ships an update monthly, WPEL every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
RightNow Media versus WPEL: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRightNow MediaWPEL
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (1.1K ratings)4.2 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews37.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.1K — better5
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size79 MB17 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperRightNow MinistriesMONTROSE BROADCASTING CORP

Customer experience

RightNow Media

All ratings1,052 ratings
Positive63.9%
Neutral12.7%
Negative23.4%
Written reviews193 reviews
Positive37.3%
Neutral20.2%
Negative42.5%

WPEL

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

In-app purchases

None

RightNow Media

No in-app purchases

None

WPEL

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RightNow Media free?
RightNow Media is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is WPEL free?
WPEL is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, RightNow Media or WPEL?
WPEL is rated higher. RightNow Media averages 3.8 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while WPEL averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.
Do RightNow Media or WPEL have ads?
Neither RightNow Media nor WPEL shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RightNow Media or WPEL?
RightNow Media ships an update monthly, and WPEL every 2 months. Most recently, RightNow Media was updated on October 20, 2026 and WPEL on October 4, 2026.

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