# Hallmark+ vs ManilowTV

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ManilowTV at 96% against Hallmark+'s 8%. ManilowTV also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.2). Hallmark+'s advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (12K vs 162). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hallmark+ sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and ManilowTV sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ManilowTV holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hallmark+ has 12K ratings behind it against 162, 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 96% of ManilowTV's.

Hallmark+ ships an update monthly, ManilowTV every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hallmark+ | ManilowTV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hallmark-plus/id472567577/reviews) | **[4.8 (162 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manilowtv/id1143653016/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **12K** | 162 |
| Positive reviews | 8.4% of reviews | **96.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#50** | — |
| Size | 70 MB | 102 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hallmark Labs, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/472567580) | [ManilowTV](https://appshunter.io/developer/1143653015) |

## What reviewers say

### Hallmark+

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

**Currently charting:** #50 Top Grossing · Entertainment, #174 Top Free · 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


### ManilowTV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manilowtv/id1143653016)

Access Barry Manilow's personal archive of concert recordings. Stream five handpicked performances monthly, with options to cast to other devices or watch offline. Engage with a community of fans and relive iconic musical moments.

**Highlights:** Monthly concert access from personal archive, Cast to Chromecast or AirPlay, Offline viewing available, Community commenting, Resume playback, Share videos

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ManilowTV | $9.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 😊 Extensive archive of concerts spanning decades
- 💰 Excellent value at $10/month subscription price
- 🎬 High-quality video and audio recordings
- 📱 Reliable app functionality across devices
- 🎭 Nostalgic experience reliving past concerts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Audio distortion in some videos
- 📊 Limited total video library (approximately 21 videos available)
- 🔍 Search functionality doesn't match advertised content
- 📋 Discrepancy between monthly emails and actual available content
- 🎬 Video quality inconsistency (not all DVD quality)

**Reported bugs**

- Audio distortion in some videos
- Search function returns no results for available content
- Mismatch between advertised concerts in emails and searchable content

**Requested features**

- Full-screen app for TV viewing
- Archive feature to access previously released videos
- More recent concert performances
- TV specials from 1977, 1978, and 1979
- Specific concert requests (Mandalay Bay 2001 early show, Toyota Center 2004, Smart Financial 2018)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hallmark+ free?

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

### Is ManilowTV free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Hallmark+ or ManilowTV?

ManilowTV is rated higher. Hallmark+ averages 4.2 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while ManilowTV averages 4.8 from 162 ratings.

### Do Hallmark+ or ManilowTV have ads?

Neither Hallmark+ nor ManilowTV shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hallmark+ or ManilowTV?

Hallmark+ ships an update monthly, and ManilowTV every 3 months. Most recently, Hallmark+ was updated on October 18, 2026 and ManilowTV on October 14, 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.*