# Frndly TV vs State 123

The clearest difference is rating: State 123 at 5.0 against Frndly TV's 3.6. State 123 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). Frndly TV's advantage is ratings volume (2.5K vs 1). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Frndly TV sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. State 123 asks for nothing beyond the download.

State 123 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Frndly TV ships an update fortnightly, State 123 every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Frndly TV | State 123 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frndly-tv/id1473398077/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/state-123/id1605648378/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.5K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 34.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 23 MB | 76 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.2** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Frndly TV, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1473398076) | [READY THEATRE SYSTEMS, L.L.C.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1461665525) |

## 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 (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Movies Club | $5.99 | per month |
| HISTORY Vault | $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 |
| 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


### State 123

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/state-123/id1605648378)

Discover daily movie showtimes and upcoming attractions. Get instant access to showtimes, seat availability, pricing, and theater details. Stay updated with the latest movie information and receive promotional notifications.

**Highlights:** Daily showtimes, Coming soon attractions, Instant seat access, Pricing information, Theater details, Promotional notifications

**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 State 123 free?

State 123 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Frndly TV or State 123?

State 123 is rated higher. Frndly TV averages 3.6 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while State 123 averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Frndly TV or State 123 have ads?

Frndly TV shows ads; State 123 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Frndly TV or State 123?

Frndly TV ships an update fortnightly, and State 123 every 2 weeks. Most recently, Frndly TV was updated on November 3, 2026 and State 123 on November 3, 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.*