# Frndly TV vs Mountain Entertainment

The clearest difference is rating: Mountain Entertainment at 5.0 against Frndly TV's 3.6. Mountain Entertainment 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, 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. Mountain Entertainment asks for nothing beyond the download.

Mountain Entertainment 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, Mountain Entertainment weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Frndly TV | Mountain Entertainment |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/mountain-entertainment/id6760475973/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.5K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 34.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 23 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Frndly TV, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1473398076) | [The Boxoffice Company, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1012413230) |

## 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


### Mountain Entertainment

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mountain-entertainment/id6760475973)

Plan your next cinema visit with ease. Access showtimes, purchase tickets, watch trailers, and find movie details. Discover exclusive offers for upcoming films at your local theater.

**Highlights:** Find upcoming showtimes, Purchase tickets in advance, Watch movie trailers, Access movie information, View theater details, Get exclusive offers

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Frndly TV free?

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

### Is Mountain Entertainment free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Frndly TV or Mountain Entertainment?

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

### Do Frndly TV or Mountain Entertainment have ads?

Frndly TV shows ads; Mountain Entertainment does not.

### Which is updated more often, Frndly TV or Mountain Entertainment?

Frndly TV ships an update fortnightly, and Mountain Entertainment weekly. Most recently, Frndly TV was updated on November 6, 2026 and Mountain Entertainment on October 31, 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.*