Hallmark+ vs Panda Drum
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hallmark+
Access exclusive original series, movies, and a vast library of feel-good content. Enjoy benefits like free greeting cards, eCards, and exclusive discounts.
- Exclusive original series
- Unlimited movie streaming
- Free greeting cards monthly
- Unlimited free eCards
- Exclusive discounts and rewards
- Surprise gifts
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Hallmark+ is your all in one streaming and membership experience, bringing the very best of Hallmark together in one place. Enjoy exclusive original series, next day access to new Hallmark Channel premieres, always-on streaming channels, the largest collection of Hallmark Original Christmas movies, and a full library of uplifting, feel good entertainment. Your membership also comes with special perks like free monthly Hallmark greeting cards, monthly discounts and rewards, unlimited eCards, surprise gifts, and more! It’s easy to start streaming with two subscription options: • Annual (Best Value: Over 25% savings!) • Monthly Subscriptions are automatically renewed until cancelled. Hallmark+ is owned and operated by Hallmark Media United States, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Hallmark Cards, Incorporated. For more information, please read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. https://www.hallmark.com/terms-of-use/ https://www.hallmark.com/privacy/ https://corporate.hallmarkmedia.com/#/
Panda Drum
This app brings the soothing sounds of a steel tongue drum to your device. Learn to play with tutorials, jam along to meditative music, and personalize your sound. Explore premium features with a free trial.
- Step-by-step tutorials
- Play along with meditative music
- Customizable note layouts
- Adjustable tempos and looping
- Premium features trial
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Panda Drum® – Relax, Play, and Create Music your way Bring the soothing, melodic tones of a steel tongue drum right into your hands with the Panda Drum® app. Whether you're here to learn, unwind, or explore your musical side, this app is designed to make music easy and enjoyable for everyone. With the Panda Drum® app, you can: Learn at your own pace • Follow step-by-step tutorials that guide you through the basics and beyond, making it simple to play—even if you’re a beginner. Play along with meditative music • Dive into a library of calming and cinematic tracks to play along with. Adjust tempos, loop sections, and make each session uniquely yours. Personalise your sound • Customise note layouts, keys, and playback options to craft music that feels perfect for you. Try Premium features • Enjoy advanced tools like speed adjustments, looping, and access to exclusive tracks during a free trial, unlocking even more ways to create and relax. Whether you're a seasoned musician or completely new to steel tongue drums, Panda Drum® makes it easy to find your rhythm, unwind, and create music that speaks to you.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Hallmark+ at 4.2 against Panda Drum's 1.4. Hallmark+ also leads on ratings volume (12K vs 8) and chart position (#52 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Hallmark+ sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Panda Drum sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Hallmark+ holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 1.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hallmark+ has 12K ratings behind it against 8, 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 Panda Drum's.
Hallmark+ ships an update monthly, Panda Drum every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hallmark+ | Panda Drum |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (12K ratings) — better | 1.4 (8 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 8.5% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 12K — better | 8 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #52 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 70 MB | 51 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hallmark Labs, LLC | Panda Drum® |
Customer experience
Hallmark+
Panda Drum
Bugs and requests
Hallmark+
Reported bugs
4 issues- Playback issues
- Frequent log-outs
- Compatibility problems on various devices
- Inconsistent app behavior
Requested features
6 requests- 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
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- Individual user profiles
Panda Drum
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Hallmark+
- Feeln$7.991 Month
- Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$7.991 Month
- Hallmark Movies Now (Monthly)1 Month trial$7.991 Month
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- Monthly7 Days trial$8.991 Month
- Feeln$79.991 Year
- Annual7 Days trial$79.991 Year
- Annual subscription7 Days trial$79.991 Year
- Hallmark Movies Now (Annual)1 Month trial$79.991 Year
Panda Drum
- Premium Subscription$1.991 Month









