# ORF ON vs FALTER

The clearest difference is review sentiment: FALTER at 100% against ORF ON's 48%. FALTER also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.0) and ads (none vs shown). ORF ON's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ratings volume (127 vs 22). On price, update cadence, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FALTER sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. ORF ON asks for nothing beyond the download.

FALTER holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ORF ON has 127 ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of ORF ON's written reviews are positive against 100% of FALTER's.

ORF ON ships an update every 2 months, FALTER every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and August 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ORF ON | FALTER |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (127 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orf-on/id452214869/reviews) | **[4.7 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/falter/id506652286/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **127** | 22 |
| Positive reviews | 48.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 102 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Oesterreichischer Rundfunk](https://appshunter.io/developer/588288807) | [Falter Verlagsgesellschaft m.b.H.](https://appshunter.io/developer/401226923) |

## What reviewers say

### ORF ON

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orf-on/id452214869)

Stream a vast selection of Austrian films, series, documentaries, and live broadcasts. Catch up on missed programs up to 24 hours later and enjoy exclusive content. Features include full season viewing, personalized favorites, and accessibility options.

**Highlights:** Stream films, series, and documentaries, Live TV channels, Catch-up up to 24 hours later, Full season viewing, Personalized favorites, Accessibility features (subtitles, audio description), Exclusive live events

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### FALTER

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/falter/id506652286)

Access the full weekly print edition, including special supplements like event guides, science, education, and culture sections. Subscribers can download issues for free, while others can purchase individual editions within the app. Enjoy offline reading, customizable text, and article sharing.

**Highlights:** Offline reading of downloaded issues, Article reader mode with adjustable font size, Save articles to a personal watchlist, Full-text search within editions, Read-aloud functionality for articles, Print articles via AirPrint, Access content the evening before release

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FALTER 52/14 | $3.99 | one-time |
| FALTER 51-52/16 | $3.99 | one-time |
| FALTER 21/19 | $3.99 | one-time |
| FALTER 22/19 | $3.99 | one-time |
| FALTER 42/20 | $3.99 | one-time |
| FALTER 52-53/20 | $3.99 | one-time |
| FALTER 7/21 | $3.99 | one-time |
| FALTER 51-52/22 | $3.99 | one-time |
| FALTER 51-52/21 | $4.99 | one-time |
| FALTER Einzelausgabe | $5.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ORF ON free?

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

### Is FALTER free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ORF ON or FALTER?

FALTER is rated higher. ORF ON averages 4.0 out of 5 from 127 ratings, while FALTER averages 4.7 from 22 ratings.

### Do ORF ON or FALTER have ads?

ORF ON shows ads; FALTER does not.

### Which is updated more often, ORF ON or FALTER?

ORF ON ships an update every 2 months, and FALTER every 3 months. Most recently, ORF ON was updated on September 24, 2026 and FALTER on August 28, 2026.

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