Comparison

Mix 98.7. vs Frndly TV

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

Head to head
About

Mix 98.7.

Stream your favorite radio station live, 24/7, featuring music from the 80s, 90s, 2000s, and today. Engage with exclusive contests, stay updated on music news, and connect with on-air personalities.

Highlights
  • Live 24/7 streaming
  • Exclusive contests
  • Latest music news
  • Upcoming events
  • Connect with personalities
Features
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Mix 98.7: 80’s, 90’s, 2K & Today Listen to 80’s, 90’s, 2K & Today with the free Mix 98.7 app! Stream the station live, enter contests, stay connected with the latest music news, and more. Features: - Listen live 24/7 - Enter exclusive contests - Read the latest music news - Check out upcoming events - Connect with your favorite on-air personalities Download the Mix 98.7 app today and stay connected with your favorite station!

About

Frndly TV

Stream over 50 live and on-demand channels for an affordable price. Enjoy popular networks like A&E, The HISTORY Channel, and Hallmark Channel, with options to record shows and access a 72-hour look back feature.

Highlights
  • 50+ live and on-demand channels
  • Record shows and movies
  • 72-hour look back feature
  • Affordable pricing
  • Includes popular networks like A&E and Hallmark
Features
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The most affordable LIVE TV streaming service! Watch 50+ channels including A&E, The HISTORY Channel, MeTV, Hallmark Channel, INSP, Lifetime, LMN, Great American Family & more. Channel List: MeTV Toons, A&E, Hallmark Channel, INSP, Lifetime, Hallmark Mystery, Game Show Network, LMN, FETV, The Weather Channel, Hallmark Family, Court TV, UPtv, FYI, Great American Family, Justice Central, PixL, Outdoor Channel, Bounce, Dove Channel, GREAT, BYUtv, Great American Faith & Living, MILITARY HISTORY, Pursuit Channel, Vice, Local Now, MeTV, QVC, FMC, Story Television, Dove Spirit of the Heart Land, Heroes & Icons, Western Bound, REELZ, WEST, Start TV, Laff, Catchy Comedy, Crime & Investigation, ION, ION Mystery, GRIT, Movies!, MeTV+, aspireTV, TheGrio, Dabl, ION Plus, Tastemade, Stingray Channel Holidayscapes, Stingray Greatest Hits, Stingray Flashback 70s, Stingray Hot Country and MovieSphere Gold.

Screenshots

Mix 98.7.4 screens
Frndly TV4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Mix 98.7. at 100% against Frndly TV's 34%. Mix 98.7. also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.6) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). Frndly TV's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (2.5K vs 3). On price and iOS requirement 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. Frndly TV sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Mix 98.7. asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Mix 98.7. holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Frndly TV has 2.5K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Mix 98.7.'s written reviews are positive against 34% of Frndly TV's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mix 98.7. ships an update every 6 months, Frndly TV fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Mix 98.7. versus Frndly TV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMix 98.7.Frndly TV
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better3.6 (2.5K ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better34.1% of reviews
Number of ratings32.5K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS16.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB23 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperNew South Radio Inc.Frndly TV, Inc

Customer experience

Mix 98.7.

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Frndly TV

All ratings2,465 ratings
Positive60.1%
Neutral12.5%
Negative27.4%
Written reviews261 reviews
Positive34.1%
Neutral22.6%
Negative43.3%

Bugs and requests

Mix 98.7.

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Frndly TV

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App freezes and crashes
  • Playback issues (restarts, buffering, out-of-sync audio)
  • Inconsistent recording and saving of progress
  • Search results not showing recorded content
  • Compatibility issues on certain devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Picture-in-picture mode
  • Ability to record new episodes only
  • Channel sorting and filtering options
  • Improved fast forward/rewind controls
  • Better progress tracking and resume playback

In-app purchases

None

Mix 98.7.

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Frndly TV

Subscriptions10
  • Lifetime Movies Club7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • HISTORY Vault7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Hallmark+7 Days trial$8.991 Month
Show 7 more
  • Hallmark+ Monthly1 Month trial$8.991 Month
  • Frndly TV Basic$8.991 Month
  • Classic Monthly7 Days trial$10.991 Month
  • Premium Monthly7 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • Frndly TV Basic7 Days trial$83.991 Year
  • Classic Yearly7 Days trial$95.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly7 Days trial$119.991 Year

Questions

Is Mix 98.7. free?
Mix 98.7. is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Frndly TV free?
Frndly TV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Mix 98.7. or Frndly TV?
Mix 98.7. is rated higher. Mix 98.7. averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Frndly TV averages 3.6 from 2.5K ratings.
Do Mix 98.7. or Frndly TV have ads?
Frndly TV shows ads; Mix 98.7. does not.
Which is updated more often, Mix 98.7. or Frndly TV?
Mix 98.7. ships an update every 6 months, and Frndly TV fortnightly. Most recently, Mix 98.7. was updated on November 2, 2026 and Frndly TV on November 6, 2026.

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