# Hallmark+ vs Frndly TV

The clearest difference is rating: Hallmark+ at 4.2 against Frndly TV's 3.6. Hallmark+ also leads on ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#60 vs unranked). Frndly TV's advantage is review sentiment (33% vs 8%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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 Frndly TV sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Hallmark+ holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12K and 2.4K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 8% of Hallmark+'s written reviews are positive against 33% of Frndly TV's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Hallmark+ ships an update monthly, Frndly TV fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hallmark+ | Frndly TV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hallmark-plus/id472567577/reviews)** | [3.6 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frndly-tv/id1473398077/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **12K** | 2.4K |
| Positive reviews | 8.2% of reviews | **32.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#60** | — |
| Size | 70 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Hallmark Labs, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/472567580) | [Frndly TV, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1473398076) |

## What reviewers say

### Hallmark+

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

**Currently charting:** #60 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


### Frndly TV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frndly-tv/id1473398077)

Stream live and on-demand content from over 50 popular channels, including entertainment, lifestyle, and news. Enjoy a wide variety of programming at an affordable price.

**Highlights:** 50+ live channels, On-demand content, Affordable streaming, Wide channel selection, Entertainment and lifestyle programming

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Movies Club | $4.99 | per month |
| A&E Crime Central | $5.99 | per month |
| HISTORY Vault | $5.99 | per month |
| UP Faith & Family | $5.99 | per month |
| Frndly TV Basic | $8.99 | per month |
| Classic Monthly | $10.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Lifetime Movies Club | $49.99 | per year |
| HISTORY Vault | $59.99 | per year |
| A&E Crime Central | $59.99 | per year |
| UP Faith & Family | $59.99 | per year |
| Hallmark+ | $79.99 | per year |
| 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 Hallmark+ free?

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

### Is Frndly TV free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Hallmark+ or Frndly TV?

Hallmark+ is rated higher. Hallmark+ averages 4.2 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while Frndly TV averages 3.6 from 2.4K ratings.

### Do Hallmark+ or Frndly TV have ads?

Frndly TV shows ads; Hallmark+ does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hallmark+ or Frndly TV?

Hallmark+ ships an update monthly, and Frndly TV fortnightly. Most recently, Hallmark+ was updated on September 24, 2026 and Frndly TV on September 22, 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.*