# Hallmark+ vs STAR 95.9

The clearest difference is rating: Hallmark+ at 4.2 against STAR 95.9's 3.0. Hallmark+ also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 11 months). STAR 95.9's advantage is review sentiment (50% vs 8%) and in-app purchases (none vs 8). On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hallmark+ sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. STAR 95.9 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Hallmark+ holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hallmark+ has 12K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 8% of Hallmark+'s written reviews are positive against 50% of STAR 95.9's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Hallmark+ ships an update monthly, STAR 95.9 every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and July 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hallmark+ | STAR 95.9 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hallmark-plus/id472567577/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-959/id481784255/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **12K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 8.2% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 11 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#57** | — |
| Size | 70 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hallmark Labs, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/472567580) | [East Texas Broadcasting, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/481746908) |

## What reviewers say

### Hallmark+

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

**Currently charting:** #57 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


### STAR 95.9

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-959/id481784255)

Listen to Today's Best Country music on demand, anytime, anywhere. This app brings your favorite radio station directly to your mobile device, allowing you to enjoy continuous music from East Texas.

**Highlights:** Live country music streaming, Listen anytime, anywhere, Today's Best Country music, Mobile radio experience

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hallmark+ free?

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

### Is STAR 95.9 free?

STAR 95.9 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Hallmark+ or STAR 95.9?

Hallmark+ is rated higher. Hallmark+ averages 4.2 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while STAR 95.9 averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Hallmark+ or STAR 95.9 have ads?

STAR 95.9 shows ads; Hallmark+ does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hallmark+ or STAR 95.9?

Hallmark+ ships an update monthly, and STAR 95.9 every 11 months. Most recently, Hallmark+ was updated on September 26, 2026 and STAR 95.9 on July 25, 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.*