# Hallmark+ vs Sunny Reno

The clearest difference is rating: Hallmark+ at 4.2 against Sunny Reno's 3.6. Hallmark+ also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 31 months). Sunny Reno's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hallmark+ sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Sunny Reno asks for nothing beyond the download.

Hallmark+ holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hallmark+ has 12K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 8% of Hallmark+'s written reviews are positive against 0% of Sunny Reno's.

Hallmark+ ships an update monthly, Sunny Reno every 31 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hallmark+ | Sunny Reno |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hallmark-plus/id472567577/reviews)** | [3.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunny-reno/id1004618440/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **12K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **8.3% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 31 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#52** | — |
| Size | 70 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hallmark Labs, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/472567580) | [Reno Media Group, L.P.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1479584067) |

## What reviewers say

### Hallmark+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hallmark-plus/id472567577)

**Currently charting:** #52 Top Grossing · Entertainment (US App Store)

Access exclusive original series, movies, and a vast library of feel-good content. Enjoy benefits like free greeting cards, eCards, and exclusive discounts.

**Highlights:** Exclusive original series, Unlimited movie streaming, Free greeting cards monthly, Unlimited free eCards, Exclusive discounts and rewards, Surprise gifts

**Features:** Vision Pro support, SharePlay

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Feeln | $7.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| Hallmark Movies Now (Monthly) | $7.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| Feeln | $79.99 | per year |
| Annual | $79.99 | per year |
| Annual subscription | $79.99 | per year |
| Hallmark Movies Now (Annual) | $79.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast app
- 👍 Visually appealing
- 👍 Seamless streaming
- 👍 Lots of content
- 👍 No commercials

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🐛 Glitchy playback controls
- 🐛 Logging out issues
- 🐛 Slow loading and buffering
- 🐛 Unreliable app performance

**Reported bugs**

- Playback issues
- Frequent log-outs
- Compatibility problems on various devices
- Inconsistent app behavior

**Requested features**

- Picture-in-picture mode
- Resume watching from last position
- Ability to remove items from 'Continue Watching'
- Improved search and browsing functionality
- More new and current Hallmark content


### Sunny Reno

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunny-reno/id1004618440)

Listen to a radio station featuring popular hits and nostalgic favorites. Enjoy 30-minute music sets designed to create a feel-good atmosphere throughout your workday.

**Highlights:** Today's popular songs, Nostalgic favorites, 30-minute music sets, Weekday programming, Feel-good music

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hallmark+ free?

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

### Is Sunny Reno free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Hallmark+ or Sunny Reno?

Hallmark+ is rated higher. Hallmark+ averages 4.2 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while Sunny Reno averages 3.6 from 5 ratings.

### Do Hallmark+ or Sunny Reno have ads?

Sunny Reno shows ads; Hallmark+ does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hallmark+ or Sunny Reno?

Hallmark+ ships an update monthly, and Sunny Reno every 31 months. Most recently, Hallmark+ was updated on October 30, 2026 and Sunny Reno on October 29, 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.*