GFam+ vs Valerie's Place
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GFam+
Stream faith and family programming live, 24/7, from Great American Family and Great American Faith & Living. Access content anytime, anywhere, without commercials, in a single, reliable destination.
- Live channel feed access
- 24/7 faith and family programming
- Commercial-free viewing
- Available anytime, anywhere
- Trusted content destination
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If you don’t subscribe to cable—or your provider doesn’t carry us—GFam+ is your home for Great American Family and Great American Faith & Living programming. GFam+ gives you 24/7 access to a live channel feed — making faith & family programming available anytime, anywhere, commercial free and all in one trusted destination.
Valerie's Place
This app offers exclusive content from Valerie Bertinelli, including new shows, live events, and recipes. Connect with a community of food lovers and enjoy on-demand viewing of her culinary journey. Bring Valerie's kitchen into your home and share unforgettable moments.
- Exclusive new shows and live events
- Full episodes of Valerie's Home Cooking
- Valerie's personal insights and stories
- Cook alongside Valerie with guidance
- Community for food and family lovers
- On-demand viewing anytime, anywhere
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Welcome to Valerie's Place! Whether you've been following Valerie Bertinelli since her early TV days or fell in love with her culinary charm through Valerie’s Home Cooking, this is your new home for everything Valerie. New shows, live events, and a community of people who love good food and good company; Valerie’s Place is where you can truly connect with the recipes, stories, and warmth that make Valerie so special. So, are you ready to bring Valerie’s kitchen into your home? Join Valerie’s Place today and get ready to cook, laugh, and share unforgettable moments together! Why Join Valerie’s Place? - Exclusive Access – Get content you won’t find anywhere else, including full episodes of Valerie's Home Cooking, new shows, live events, and Valerie’s personal insights. - Cook Alongside Valerie – Whether you're a beginner or a pro in the kitchen, Valerie’s guidance makes cooking fun, easy, and delicious. - Authentic & Heartfelt Stories – From cherished family recipes to behind-the-scenes moments, Valerie shares her world in a way that feels personal and genuine. - Join a Like-Minded Community – Be part of a positive, welcoming space where food, family, and fun come together. - On-Demand Viewing – Watch and rewatch Valerie’s content anytime, anywhere, at your convenience. With Valerie’s Place, you get it all in one app—on mobile, smart TV, and web. Get access to exclusive live content, behind-the-scenes moments, and more! Download Valerie’s Place today and cook, connect, and celebrate with Valerie Bertinelli! A subscription is required to access content. Valerie's Place is a monthly subscription — cancel anytime, no long-term commitments, no cancellation fees. We just want you to feel right at home in Valerie's Place.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Valerie's Place at 100% against GFam+'s 7%. Valerie's Place also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.8) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). GFam+'s advantage is monetization model (free vs subscription) and ratings volume (29 vs 4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Valerie's Place holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GFam+ has 29 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 7% of GFam+'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Valerie's Place's.
GFam+ ships an update every 2 months, Valerie's Place every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GFam+ | Valerie's Place |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.8 (29 ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 7.1% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 29 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 69 MB | 98 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Great American PF, LLC | Visible Things |
Customer experience
GFam+
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In-app purchases
GFam+
No in-app purchases
Valerie's Place
No in-app purchases
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