# Frndly TV vs WKSR

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: WKSR at none against Frndly TV's 17. WKSR also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). Frndly TV's advantage is rating (3.6 vs 3.2) and ratings volume (2.5K vs 5). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Frndly TV sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. WKSR asks for nothing beyond the download.

Frndly TV holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Frndly TV has 2.5K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Frndly TV | WKSR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.6 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frndly-tv/id1473398077/reviews)** | [3.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wksr/id1473852049/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.5K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 32.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 23 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Frndly TV, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1473398076) | [Ben Luna](https://appshunter.io/developer/1437646867) |

## What reviewers say

### Frndly TV

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

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Movies Club | $5.99 | per month |
| A&E Crime Central | $5.99 | per month |
| HISTORY Vault | $5.99 | per month |
| UP Faith & Family | $5.99 | per month |
| Hallmark+ | $8.99 | 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


### WKSR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wksr/id1473852049)

This app provides a mix of classic hits, local news, weather updates, and live sports coverage for Giles and surrounding Southern Middle Tennessee counties. It connects listeners to the region's longest-serving radio station.

**Highlights:** Classic hits music, Local news updates, Weather forecasts, Live sports broadcasts, Regional coverage

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Frndly TV free?

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

### Is WKSR free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Frndly TV or WKSR?

Frndly TV is rated higher. Frndly TV averages 3.6 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while WKSR averages 3.2 from 5 ratings.

### Do Frndly TV or WKSR have ads?

Frndly TV shows ads; WKSR does not.

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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.*