Comparison

ROW8 vs STORM TV

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

Head to head
About

ROW8

Access the newest movies directly from theaters, ahead of their release on subscription services. This app offers a pay-per-view model, meaning you only pay for the films you choose to watch.

Highlights
  • Latest movies from theaters
  • Early access before streaming
  • Pay-per-view model
  • No subscription required
  • Movie Love Guaranteed
Features
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ROW8 brings you the latest movies, fresh from the theaters and before subscription streaming services. No subscription ever - you only pay for what you watch. Movie Love Guaranteed!

About

STORM TV

Access exclusive content from popular 2000s reality dating shows. Enjoy cast interviews, behind-the-scenes footage, and weekly reaction videos. Dive into the "Of Love" universe with this fan-focused entertainment app.

Highlights
  • Exclusive cast interviews
  • Behind-the-scenes footage
  • Weekly reaction videos
  • Throwback content
  • All-star reunions
  • Commentary on rare moments
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Welcome to Storm TV — your ultimate destination for unfiltered reactions, cast interviews, and behind-the-scenes tea from the wildest reality dating shows of the 2000s. If you're a superfan of Rock of Love, Flavor of Love, Daisy of Love, I Love New York, or the entire "Of Love" series, then Storm TV is for you. Created by Lacey Sculls (Rock of Love, Charm School, I Love Money 3), Storm TV features exclusive video content you won’t find anywhere else: throwback interviews, all-star reunions, explosive reactions, lost footage breakdowns, and in-depth conversations with your favorite cast members from the “Of Love” universe. Storm TV brings the OGs of reality TV straight to your living room, delivering a nostalgic punch with a modern twist. New videos are added regularly, with content ranging from hilarious commentary to powerful reflections on fame, identity, and life after reality TV. What you’ll find inside: • Weekly reaction videos to classic reality episodes • Full-length interviews with cast favorites • Commentary on rare behind-the-scenes moments • Empowering conversations about mental health, identity & media • Themed shows like Talk of Love, What the French, the All Stars Reunion Show, and From Vegas with Love Storm TV was created for the fans — combining deep respect for the “Of Love” era with thoughtful storytelling and a whole lot of fun. Whether you’re here for the drama, the nostalgia, or the glow-ups, we’ve got something just for you. Join the Storm Squad and stream your faves today. To access all features and content you can subscribe to Storm TV on a monthly or yearly basis with an auto-renewing subscription right inside the app.* Pricing can vary by region and will be confirmed before purchase in the app. In app subscriptions will automatically renew at the end of their cycle. * All payments will be paid through your iTunes Account and may be managed under Account Settings after the initial payment. Subscription payments will automatically renew unless deactivated at least 24-hours before the end of the current cycle. Your account will be charged for renewal at least 24-hours prior to the end of the current cycle. Any unused portion of your free trial will be forfeited upon payment. Cancellations are incurred by disabling auto-renewal. Terms of Service: https://stormtv.vhx.tv/tos Privacy Policy: https://stormtv.vhx.tv/privacy

Screenshots

ROW83 screens
STORM TV4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: STORM TV at 84% against ROW8's 37%. STORM TV also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.0) and ads (none vs shown). ROW8's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. ROW8 sells 21 one-off in-app purchases and STORM TV sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

STORM TV holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 59 and 34 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 37% of ROW8's written reviews are positive against 84% of STORM TV's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ROW8 ships an update every 2 months, STORM TV every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
ROW8 versus STORM TV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterROW8STORM TV
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (59 ratings)4.9 (34 ratings) — better
Positive reviews36.6% of reviews84.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings59 — better34
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB70 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperPhiloTalk of Love LLC

Customer experience

ROW8

All ratings47 ratings
Positive57.4%
Neutral4.3%
Negative38.3%
Written reviews41 reviews
Positive36.6%
Neutral2.4%
Negative61.0%

STORM TV

All ratings33 ratings
Positive97.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive84.2%
Neutral5.3%
Negative10.5%

In-app purchases

21 purchases

ROW8

One-time21
  • 2.99 HD Movie Rental$2.99
  • 3.99 HD Movie Rental$3.99
  • 4.99 HD Movie Rental$4.99
Show 18 more
  • 5.99 HD Movie Rental$5.99
  • 6.99 HD Movie Rental$6.99
  • 7.99 HD Movie Purchase$7.99
  • 9.99 HD Movie Purchase$9.99
  • 9.99 HD Movie Rental$9.99
  • 11.99 HD Movie Purchase$11.99
  • 12.99 HD Movie Purchase$12.99
  • 13.99 HD Movie Purchase$13.99
  • 14.99 HD Movie Purchase$14.99
  • 18.99 HD Movie Rental$18.99
  • 18.99 HD Movie Purchase$18.99
  • 19.99 HD Movie Rental$19.99
  • 19.99 HD Movie Purchase$19.99
  • 23.99 HD Movie Purchase$23.99
  • 24.99 HD Movie Rental$24.99
  • 24.99 HD Movie Purchase$24.99
  • 28.99 HD Movie Purchase$28.99
  • 29.99 HD Movie Purchase$29.99
5 purchases

STORM TV

Subscriptions4
  • Storm TV Monthly7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • App Backstage Pass 3 Months$11.993 Months
  • Backstage Pass 6 Months$24.996 Months
Show 1 more
  • Storm TV Yearly7 Days trial$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pay Per View - 7.99$7.99

Questions

Is ROW8 free?
ROW8 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is STORM TV free?
STORM TV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ROW8 or STORM TV?
STORM TV is rated higher. ROW8 averages 3.0 out of 5 from 59 ratings, while STORM TV averages 4.9 from 34 ratings.
Do ROW8 or STORM TV have ads?
ROW8 shows ads; STORM TV does not.
Which is updated more often, ROW8 or STORM TV?
ROW8 ships an update every 2 months, and STORM TV every 6 weeks. Most recently, ROW8 was updated on October 24, 2026 and STORM TV on October 24, 2026.

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