# WASK vs Frndly TV

The clearest difference is rating: WASK at 4.7 against Frndly TV's 3.6. WASK also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 16) and ads (none vs shown). Frndly TV's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (2.4K vs 22). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Frndly TV sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. WASK asks for nothing beyond the download.

WASK holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Frndly TV has 2.4K ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two.

WASK ships an update every 7 months, Frndly TV fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WASK | Frndly TV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wask/id1348748483/reviews)** | [3.6 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frndly-tv/id1473398077/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 22 | **2.4K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 32.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 17 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Saga Communications](https://appshunter.io/developer/333180331) | [Frndly TV, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1473398076) |

## What reviewers say

### WASK

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wask/id1348748483)

Listen to Lafayette's classic hits radio station, featuring "Maggie in the Morning" and "American Top 40: The 80's." Stay updated with Chicago Cubs broadcasts and popular music.

**Highlights:** Live radio streaming, Classic hits music, Chicago Cubs broadcasts, American Top 40: The 80's, Morning show content

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Frndly TV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frndly-tv/id1473398077)

Stream live and on-demand content from over 50 popular channels, including entertainment, lifestyle, and news. Enjoy a wide variety of programming at an affordable price.

**Highlights:** 50+ live channels, On-demand content, Affordable streaming, Wide channel selection, Entertainment and lifestyle programming

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Movies Club | $4.99 | per month |
| A&E Crime Central | $5.99 | per month |
| HISTORY Vault | $5.99 | per month |
| UP Faith & Family | $5.99 | per month |
| Hallmark+ Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| Frndly TV Basic | $8.99 | per month |
| Classic Monthly | $10.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Lifetime Movies Club | $49.99 | per year |
| HISTORY Vault | $59.99 | per year |
| A&E Crime Central | $59.99 | per year |
| UP Faith & Family | $59.99 | per year |
| Hallmark+ | $79.99 | per year |
| Frndly TV Basic | $83.99 | per year |
| Classic Yearly | $95.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $119.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💕 Great channel selection
- 🎥 Ability to record shows and movies
- 💰 Affordable pricing
- 🕰️ 72-hour look back feature
- 🏠 Family-friendly content

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Poor search functionality
- ⏪ Inconsistent resume playback
- 🚨 Frequent app crashes and bugs
- 📺 Excessive commercials and ad breaks
- 🔇 Lack of closed captioning

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WASK free?

WASK 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, WASK or Frndly TV?

WASK is rated higher. WASK averages 4.7 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while Frndly TV averages 3.6 from 2.4K ratings.

### Do WASK or Frndly TV have ads?

Frndly TV shows ads; WASK does not.

### Which is updated more often, WASK or Frndly TV?

WASK ships an update every 7 months, and Frndly TV fortnightly. Most recently, WASK was updated on June 1, 2026 and Frndly TV on September 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*