# Unexpected TV vs Trend Network

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Unexpected TV at 77% against Trend Network's 0%. Unexpected TV also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (365 vs 8). Trend Network's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Unexpected TV sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Trend Network sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Unexpected TV holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Unexpected TV has 365 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Unexpected TV's written reviews are positive against 0% of Trend Network's.

Unexpected TV ships an update every 3 months, Trend Network every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Unexpected TV | Trend Network |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (365 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unexpected-tv/id6587558825/reviews)** | [3.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trend-network/id6776360184/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **365** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | **76.9% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | Subscription |
| Size | 68 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [UNEXPECTED TV,LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1759913766) | [Trend Network LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6776360186) |

## What reviewers say

### Unexpected TV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unexpected-tv/id6587558825)

Experience captivating reality television that defies expectations with a variety of shows featuring adventures, connections, makeovers, and reunions. Discover authentic emotions and jaw-dropping surprises in every episode.

**Highlights:** Exclusive reality TV content, Adventure shows, Relationship-focused shows, Transformation series, Challenge-based shows, Emotional reunion stories

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unexpected TV Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Unexpected TV Yearly | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎬 Raw, unscripted reality TV content
- ⭐ High-quality shows with popular cast members
- 🎭 Diverse variety of shows and entertainment
- 💪 Strong female cast members standing up for themselves
- 🔥 Engaging drama and action-packed content

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App access and login issues
- 🔊 Poor audio quality and muffled sound
- 📹 Low video production quality
- ⏱️ Repetitive content and dialogue
- 🎥 Poor camera work during fights

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot access new shows (Road 2 The House)
- Login and password reset failures
- Unable to log out of account
- App crashes and won't load videos
- Subscription charged but no access granted

**Requested features**

- More shows released monthly
- Faster episode release schedules
- Complete full seasons without long gaps
- Reunion episodes for existing shows
- Viewer comment functionality while watching


### Trend Network

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trend-network/id6776360184)

Discover original shows and curated content that captures the pulse of what's next. This entertainment hub offers bold, trendsetting storytelling from docu-series to cutting-edge productions.

**Highlights:** Original shows, Emerging voices, Curated content, Docu-series, Trendsetting storytelling, Unlimited access on all devices

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Silver Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| Yearly Plan | $50.00 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Unexpected TV free?

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

### Is Trend Network free?

Trend Network is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Unexpected TV or Trend Network?

Unexpected TV is rated higher. Unexpected TV averages 4.5 out of 5 from 365 ratings, while Trend Network averages 3.0 from 8 ratings.

### Do Unexpected TV or Trend Network have ads?

Neither Unexpected TV nor Trend Network shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Unexpected TV or Trend Network?

Unexpected TV ships an update every 3 months, and Trend Network every 3 weeks. Most recently, Unexpected TV was updated on October 24, 2026 and Trend Network on October 24, 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.*