# ROW8 vs STORM TV

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | ROW8 | STORM TV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (59 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/row8/id1410917025/reviews) | **[4.9 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storm-tv/id1613984339/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **59** | 34 |
| Positive reviews | 36.6% of reviews | **84.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 5 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Philo](https://appshunter.io/developer/834527962) | [Talk of Love LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1613984341) |

## What reviewers say

### ROW8

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/row8/id1410917025)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (21)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2.99 HD Movie Rental | $2.99 | one-time |
| 3.99 HD Movie Rental | $3.99 | one-time |
| 4.99 HD Movie Rental | $4.99 | one-time |
| 5.99 HD Movie Rental | $5.99 | one-time |
| 6.99 HD Movie Rental | $6.99 | one-time |
| 7.99 HD Movie Purchase | $7.99 | one-time |
| 9.99 HD Movie Purchase | $9.99 | one-time |
| 9.99 HD Movie Rental | $9.99 | one-time |
| 11.99 HD Movie Purchase | $11.99 | one-time |
| 12.99 HD Movie Purchase | $12.99 | one-time |
| 13.99 HD Movie Purchase | $13.99 | one-time |
| 14.99 HD Movie Purchase | $14.99 | one-time |
| 18.99 HD Movie Rental | $18.99 | one-time |
| 18.99 HD Movie Purchase | $18.99 | one-time |
| 19.99 HD Movie Rental | $19.99 | one-time |
| 19.99 HD Movie Purchase | $19.99 | one-time |
| 23.99 HD Movie Purchase | $23.99 | one-time |
| 24.99 HD Movie Rental | $24.99 | one-time |
| 24.99 HD Movie Purchase | $24.99 | one-time |
| 28.99 HD Movie Purchase | $28.99 | one-time |
| 29.99 HD Movie Purchase | $29.99 | one-time |


### STORM TV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storm-tv/id1613984339)

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storm TV Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| App Backstage Pass 3 Months | $11.99 | per 3 months |
| Backstage Pass 6 Months | $24.99 | per 6 months |
| Storm TV Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Pay Per View - 7.99 | $7.99 | one-time |


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