# U vs Frndly TV

The clearest difference is rating: U at 4.7 against Frndly TV's 3.6. U also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). Frndly TV's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (34% vs 14%). 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. U asks for nothing beyond the download.

U holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: U has 390K ratings behind it against 2.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 14% of U's written reviews are positive against 34% of Frndly TV's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

U ships an update every 3 months, Frndly TV fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | U | Frndly TV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (390K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/u-verse/id312886438/reviews)** | [3.6 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frndly-tv/id1473398077/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **390K** | 2.5K |
| Positive reviews | 14.1% of reviews | **34.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 132 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [AT&T Services, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/290854684) | [Frndly TV, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1473398076) |

## What reviewers say

### U

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/u-verse/id312886438)

Stream live TV and on-demand content from your home network or on the go. Manage your DVR, personalize your viewing experience, and use your device as a remote control. Discover new shows and manage your recordings with ease.

**Highlights:** Watch Live TV, On Demand library, Personalized homepage, TV programming guide, Remote control functionality, DVR management

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient remote control
- 🚀 Easy to schedule recordings
- 🚀 Good on-demand functionality
- 👍 Reliable service when working

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Unreliable channel access and streaming
- 🐛 Guide data not kept up-to-date
- 🐛 Inconsistent functionality across devices
- 🔒 Security and login issues

**Reported bugs**

- App frequently logs users out
- Remote control feature not working consistently
- Certain channels not available through the app
- Sync issues between app and TV experience

**Requested features**

- Ability to access and manage recordings remotely
- Improved guide with more future programming data
- Seamless integration with home receivers
- Support for casting to TV from mobile devices


### 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is U free?

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

### Is Frndly TV free?

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

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

U is rated higher. U averages 4.7 out of 5 from 390K ratings, while Frndly TV averages 3.6 from 2.5K ratings.

### Do U or Frndly TV have ads?

Frndly TV shows ads; U does not.

### Which is updated more often, U or Frndly TV?

U ships an update every 3 months, and Frndly TV fortnightly. Most recently, U was updated on November 10, 2026 and Frndly TV on November 6, 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.*