Frndly TV vs Tablo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Frndly TV
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.
- 50+ live channels
- On-demand content
- Affordable streaming
- Wide channel selection
- Entertainment and lifestyle programming
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The most affordable LIVE TV streaming service! Watch 50+ channels including A&E, The HISTORY Channel, MeTV, Hallmark Channel, INSP, Lifetime, LMN, Great American Family & more. Channel List: MeTV Toons, A&E, Hallmark Channel, INSP, Lifetime, Hallmark Mystery, Game Show Network, LMN, FETV, The Weather Channel, Hallmark Family, Court TV, UPtv, FYI, Great American Family, Justice Central, PixL, Outdoor Channel, Bounce, Dove Channel, GREAT, BYUtv, Great American Faith & Living, MILITARY HISTORY, Pursuit Channel, Vice, Local Now, MeTV, QVC, FMC, Story Television, Dove Spirit of the Heart Land, Heroes & Icons, Western Bound, REELZ, WEST, Start TV, Laff, Catchy Comedy, Crime & Investigation, ION, ION Mystery, GRIT, Movies!, MeTV+, aspireTV, TheGrio, Dabl, ION Plus, Tastemade, Stingray Channel Holidayscapes, Stingray Greatest Hits, Stingray Flashback 70s, Stingray Remember the 80s, Stingray Classic Rock, Stingray Hot Country, MovieSphere Gold and Envoy TV.
Tablo
Record and watch live TV from your antenna and streaming channels without a subscription. Access broadcast content and local news on any device in your home, including smartphones and tablets.
- Record live TV
- Watch streaming channels
- No subscription required
- Access on all home devices
- Includes local news and sports
- Works with TV antennas
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Tablo is a device that lets you watch and record live TV, with no subscription. Just one Tablo delivers antenna TV and streaming channels to every screen in your home, including your iPhone or iPad. Simply connect your TV antenna to Tablo, connect your Tablo to your home network, and you can enjoy live sports, local news, and favorite broadcast TV shows, and even ad-supported streaming channels on any iOS-enabled device via the Tablo app. Tablo also works with your smart TV and streaming media devices so you can catch up on your favorite shows.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Frndly TV at 3.6 against Tablo's 1.9. Frndly TV also leads on ratings volume (2.4K vs 57) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). Tablo's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 17). On price, ads, monetization model and device support 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
Both are free to download. Frndly TV sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Tablo asks for nothing beyond the download.
Frndly TV holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Frndly TV has 2.4K ratings behind it against 57, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Frndly TV's written reviews are positive against 20% of Tablo's.
Frndly TV ships an update fortnightly, Tablo every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Frndly TV | Tablo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.6 (2.4K ratings) — better | 1.9 (57 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 33.1% of reviews — better | 20.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2.4K — better | 57 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 152 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Frndly TV, Inc | Nuvyyo Inc. |
Customer experience
Frndly TV
Tablo
User reviews
Frndly TV
From 2.4K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 💕 Great channel selection
- 🎥 Ability to record shows and movies
- 💰 Affordable pricing
- 🕰️ 72-hour look back feature
- 🏠 Family-friendly content
Room to improve
- 🔍 Poor search functionality
- ⏪ Inconsistent resume playback
- 🚨 Frequent app crashes and bugs
- 📺 Excessive commercials and ad breaks
- 🔇 Lack of closed captioning
Tablo
From 57 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fast and reliable
- 🔓 Secure and stable
- 💰 Great value for cord-cutters
- 📺 Excellent OTA TV experience
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Inconsistent performance across devices
- 🕰️ Slow app load times
- 🔀 Confusing navigation and UI
Bugs and requests
Frndly TV
Reported bugs
5 issues- 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
5 requests- 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
Tablo
Reported bugs
4 issues- Inability to watch recordings in progress
- Unreliable channel scanning and guide data
- Connectivity issues with certain network setups
- Compatibility problems with newer devices
Requested features
4 requests- Picture-in-picture mode
- Remote access to recordings
- Improved channel guide and DVR management
- Seamless integration with smart home devices
In-app purchases
Frndly TV
- Lifetime Movies Club7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- A&E Crime Central7 Days trial$5.991 Month
- HISTORY Vault7 Days trial$5.991 Month
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- UP Faith & Family7 Days trial$5.991 Month
- Hallmark+7 Days trial$8.991 Month
- Hallmark+ Monthly1 Month trial$8.991 Month
- Frndly TV Basic$8.991 Month
- Classic Monthly7 Days trial$10.991 Month
- Premium Monthly7 Days trial$12.991 Month
- Lifetime Movies Club7 Days trial$49.991 Year
- HISTORY Vault7 Days trial$59.991 Year
- A&E Crime Central7 Days trial$59.991 Year
- UP Faith & Family7 Days trial$59.991 Year
- Hallmark+7 Days trial$79.991 Year
- Frndly TV Basic7 Days trial$83.991 Year
- Classic Yearly7 Days trial$95.991 Year
- Premium Yearly7 Days trial$119.991 Year
Tablo
No in-app purchases
