# Nixplay vs Gospel Stream

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Gospel Stream at none against Nixplay's 10. Nixplay's advantage is ratings volume (5.1K vs 166) and chart position (#88 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Nixplay sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Gospel Stream asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.1 for Nixplay against 4.2 for Gospel Stream. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nixplay has 5.1K ratings behind it against 166, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 48% of Nixplay's written reviews are positive against 42% of Gospel Stream's.

Nixplay ships an update every 3 weeks, Gospel Stream every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nixplay | Gospel Stream |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (5.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nixplay/id977559373/reviews) | **[4.2 (166 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gospel-stream/id1610585701/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.1K** | 166 |
| Positive reviews | **47.7% of reviews** | 41.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#88** | — |
| Size | 132 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [nixplay](https://appshunter.io/developer/840014167) | [The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints](https://appshunter.io/developer/319828224) |

## What reviewers say

### Nixplay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nixplay/id977559373)

**Currently charting:** #88 Top Grossing · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Easily share photos and short videos with loved ones by sending them directly to a connected Wi-Fi Cloud Frame. This app allows for sending and receiving media, adding captions, and inviting others to contribute to shared frames.

**Highlights:** Send photos and video to frames, Receive photos and video from others, Caption photos and comment on media, Share up to 15 seconds of video, Invite friends to share, Use app as a remote control

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Nixplay Plus Monthly Plan | $4.99 | per month |
| Nixplay Lite Quarterly Plan | $5.99 | per 3 months |
| Nixplay Plus Quarterly Plan | $14.99 | per 3 months |
| Nixplay Lite Annual Plan | $19.99 | per year |
| Nixplay Lite Annual Plan 2023 | $19.99 | per year |
| Nixplay Plus Annual Plan | $29.99 | per year |
| Nixplay Plus Annual 7D Trial | $29.99 | per year |
| Nixplay Plus v2 | $29.99 | per year |
| Nixplay Plus Annual v2 7DTrial | $29.99 | per year |
| Nixplay Plus Annual v2 20% off | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤖 Excellent customer support
- 🎨 Great photo display quality
- 🤳 Easy to share photos with family
- 🕰️ Convenient automatic photo updates

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Subscription required for full functionality
- 🤯 Confusing app interface and navigation
- 🐛 Buggy app performance and connectivity issues
- 🙅‍♀️ Limited photo/video upload capabilities

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when trying to upload photos
- Inability to delete or rearrange photos in playlists
- Inconsistent behavior when connecting to WiFi
- Syncing issues between app and photo frame

**Requested features**

- Ability to create and manage multiple playlists
- Option to crop/edit photos within the app
- Improved sharing capabilities beyond 10 users
- Seamless integration with cloud storage services


### Gospel Stream

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gospel-stream/id1610585701)

Access live church broadcasts and a library of inspirational videos. This app provides uplifting content to support personal study and daily viewing of gospel messages. Enjoy an ad-free experience with notifications for upcoming events.

**Highlights:** Live church broadcasts, Browse inspirational videos, Key messages from the Church, Ad-free viewing experience, Notifications for broadcasts

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy navigation to live and recent broadcasts
- 🎬 Wholesome, distraction-free content
- 🔄 Background playback with saved progress
- 📱 Multi-device availability
- ✨ Clean, simple user interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes and glitches
- ⚠️ Significant feature reduction from previous apps
- 🔥 Device overheating during streaming
- 📉 Limited radio/podcast options
- 🎵 Music-heavy, lacks talk content

**Reported bugs**

- Sign-in errors with FamilySearch credentials
- Circle notifications don't navigate to messages
- Feedback submission returns server errors
- Black screen with play button on iPhone 13 Pro
- App doesn't resume from saved position

**Requested features**

- Favorites/bookmarks feature
- Up next/queue functionality
- Continue watching across devices
- Video trimming/clipping capability
- Playlist and presentation creation


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nixplay free?

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

### Is Gospel Stream free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Nixplay or Gospel Stream?

Gospel Stream is rated higher. Nixplay averages 4.1 out of 5 from 5.1K ratings, while Gospel Stream averages 4.2 from 166 ratings.

### Do Nixplay or Gospel Stream have ads?

Neither Nixplay nor Gospel Stream shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Nixplay or Gospel Stream?

Nixplay ships an update every 3 weeks, and Gospel Stream every 5 weeks. Most recently, Nixplay was updated on November 10, 2026 and Gospel Stream on November 8, 2026.

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