# Hallmark+ vs discovery+ | Stream TV Shows

The clearest difference is review sentiment: discovery+ | Stream TV Shows at 55% against Hallmark+'s 8%. discovery+ | Stream TV Shows also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (920K vs 12K). Hallmark+'s advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and chart position there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hallmark+ sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and discovery+ | Stream TV Shows sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

discovery+ | Stream TV Shows holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: discovery+ | Stream TV Shows has 920K ratings behind it against 12K, 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 55% of discovery+ | Stream TV Shows's.

Hallmark+ ships an update monthly, discovery+ | Stream TV Shows fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hallmark+ | discovery+ | Stream TV Shows |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hallmark-plus/id472567577/reviews) | **[4.9 (920K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/discovery-plus-stream-tv-shows/id1498327873/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 12K | **920K** |
| Positive reviews | 8.3% of reviews | **55.3% 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 | #45 | **#20** |
| Size | 70 MB | 234 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Hallmark Labs, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/472567580) | [Discovery Communications](https://appshunter.io/developer/325058494) |

## What reviewers say

### Hallmark+

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

**Currently charting:** #45 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


### discovery+ | Stream TV Shows

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/discovery-plus-stream-tv-shows/id1498327873)

**Currently charting:** #20 Top Grossing · Entertainment, #121 Top Grossing, #206 Top Free · Entertainment (US App Store)

Stream a vast library of original series and movies across genres like Food, Home, True Crime, and Nature. Enjoy content from popular TV brands and discover new episodes anytime, anywhere on compatible devices.

**Highlights:** Original series and movies, Content from top TV brands, Natural history documentaries, Browse by genre, Watch on multiple devices, Download for offline viewing

**Features:** Vision Pro support, SharePlay

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| discovery+ | $3.99 | per month |
| discovery+ (Sem anúncios) | $4.49 | per month |
| discovery+ (Ad-Free) | $5.49 | per month |
| Motortrend discovery+ | $5.99 | per month |
| discovery+ | $6.99 | per month |
| discovery+ (Ad-Free) | $11.99 | per month |
| Motortrend discovery+ | $11.99 | per month |
| Motortrend discovery+ | $54.99 | per year |
| Motortrend discovery+ | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app but disorganized
- 👍 Love the shows
- 👍 Affordable plans
- 👍 No ads
- 👍 Lots of content

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Clunky search
- 🐛 Long load times
- 🐛 Freezing/crashing issues
- 🐛 Inconsistent episode uploads
- 🐛 Difficult to cancel subscription

**Reported bugs**

- App not working after updates
- Inconsistent episode tracking
- Subtitles/closed captions issues
- Streaming quality problems
- Autoplay issues

**Requested features**

- Add air dates for shows
- Implement download option
- Improve search functionality
- Add 'mark as watched' option
- Introduce 'new episode' indicators


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hallmark+ free?

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

### Is discovery+ | Stream TV Shows free?

discovery+ | Stream TV Shows is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Hallmark+ or discovery+ | Stream TV Shows?

discovery+ | Stream TV Shows is rated higher. Hallmark+ averages 4.2 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while discovery+ | Stream TV Shows averages 4.9 from 920K ratings.

### Do Hallmark+ or discovery+ | Stream TV Shows have ads?

discovery+ | Stream TV Shows shows ads; Hallmark+ does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hallmark+ or discovery+ | Stream TV Shows?

Hallmark+ ships an update monthly, and discovery+ | Stream TV Shows fortnightly. Most recently, Hallmark+ was updated on October 27, 2026 and discovery+ | Stream TV Shows on October 27, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Hallmark+ or discovery+ | Stream TV Shows?

Hallmark+ currently peaks at #45 in the App Store charts, and discovery+ | Stream TV Shows at #20. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*