Comparison

originalFlix vs HansonTV

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

originalFlix

Stream exclusive originals, series, movies, and short films in one app. Enjoy an ads-free viewing experience with an intuitive interface and smart TV casting capabilities. Subscribe monthly or annually with easy cancellation.

Highlights
  • Exclusive original content
  • Ads-free viewing
  • Smart TV casting
  • Intuitive interface
  • Monthly and annual subscriptions
  • Easy cancellation
Features
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With originalFlix, stream exclusive originals, series, movies, and short films, all in one place. Features: - Exclusive originals: You won't find these movies, series or short film on any other platform. - Ads-free: Enjoy your movies uninterrupted. - Smart TV Cast: Support all devices. - Navigate with ease through our intuitive interface designed. - You can subscribe monthly or annually. You can easily cancel anytime. There are no long-term contracts or cancellation fees. Learn more at https://www.originalflix.com Privacy policy: https://www.originalflix.com/privacy-policy Terms of use: https://www.originalflix.com/terms-of-services

About

HansonTV

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HansonTV is a streaming TV service available exclusively to Hanson Communications Inc. High-speed Data customers. Watch TV how you want, anytime you want using your favorite mobile device or TV without the need for a set top box! Amazing features include: Cloud DVR - Base service is 10 hours with options up to 200 hours of recording. All channels broadcast in High Definition. All of your favorite sports channels include. Add devices and hours of cloud storage for a small additional fee.

Screenshots

originalFlix4 screens
HansonTV4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HansonTV at none against originalFlix's 2. originalFlix's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. originalFlix sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. HansonTV asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

originalFlix ships an update every 3 days, HansonTV every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
originalFlix versus HansonTV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteroriginalFlixHansonTV
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB38 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperMay 3rd Media Group, LLCTiVo Platform Technologies LLC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

originalFlix

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$9.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription$89.991 Year
None

HansonTV

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is originalFlix free?
originalFlix is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HansonTV free?
HansonTV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do originalFlix or HansonTV have ads?
Neither originalFlix nor HansonTV shows ads.
Which is updated more often, originalFlix or HansonTV?
originalFlix ships an update every 3 days, and HansonTV every 3 months. Most recently, originalFlix was updated on October 24, 2026 and HansonTV on October 16, 2026.

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