Frndly TV vs ZipWave TV
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Frndly TV
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.
- 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
Read full descriptionHide full description
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 Hot Country and MovieSphere Gold.
ZipWave TV
Stream free news, family, and faith-based channels without subscriptions or accounts. Enjoy content from various international and US networks, wholesome family shows, and uplifting faith programming.
- Free live TV streaming
- No subscriptions or accounts required
- Family-friendly content
- News from US and international networks
- Faith-based programming
- Ad-free viewing
Read full descriptionHide full description
Free news, family and faith channels with ZipWave TV! No subscriptions, no accounts, and no intrusive ads. Simply download the app and start watching right away. ZipWave TV brings together a strong selection of news, family, and faith channels all in one place. You can watch inspiring content from Daystar, EWTN, JLTV, and more. For news, we have a blend of US and international networks, like Real America's Voice, NHK World Japan and Arirang Korea. Families will appreciate the wholesome programming on BYUtv, NOST, and many more. Whether you are looking to stay informed with quality news, enjoy shows the whole family can watch together, or find uplifting faith-based content, ZipWave TV offers a clean and straightforward way to access it all without any cost or hassle.
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: ZipWave TV at 100% against Frndly TV's 34%. ZipWave TV also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.6) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). Frndly TV's advantage is ratings volume (2.5K vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). On price 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 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. ZipWave TV asks for nothing beyond the download.
ZipWave TV 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 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 34% of Frndly TV's written reviews are positive against 100% of ZipWave TV's.
Frndly TV ships an update fortnightly, ZipWave TV every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Frndly TV | ZipWave TV |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.6 (2.5K ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 34.1% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2.5K — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 0 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Frndly TV, Inc | ZipWave LLC |
Customer experience
Frndly TV
ZipWave TV
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
ZipWave TV
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Frndly TV
- Lifetime Movies Club7 Days trial$5.991 Month
- HISTORY Vault7 Days trial$5.991 Month
- Hallmark+7 Days trial$8.991 Month
Show 7 moreShow fewer
- 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
- Frndly TV Basic7 Days trial$83.991 Year
- Classic Yearly7 Days trial$95.991 Year
- Premium Yearly7 Days trial$119.991 Year
ZipWave TV
No in-app purchases
