EKKL vs Valerie's Place
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
EKKL
Stream faith-driven movies, original series, podcasts, and devotionals designed to inspire and bring families together. Discover uplifting content that nourishes the soul and aligns with your values.
- Faith-based movies and original series
- Inspirational podcasts and interviews
- Family-friendly content
- Personalized content feeds
- Seamless streaming on any device
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Experience faith-driven entertainment that inspires. EKKL is your destination for uplifting, purpose-filled content—streaming movies, original series, podcasts, devotionals, and more designed to nourish the soul and bring families together. Whether you're looking for heartfelt storytelling, engaging faith-based shows, meaningful conversations, or peaceful moments of prayer and meditation, EKKL offers a curated library built around your values. What you’ll find in the EKKL app: • Faith-based movies and original series • Inspirational podcasts and interviews • Family-friendly content across all ages • Easy browsing with personalized content feeds • Seamless streaming on any device Join a growing community seeking more than just entertainment—experience content that uplifts, heals, and inspires. Download EKKL and stream with purpose.
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 monetization model: EKKL at free against Valerie's Place's subscription. EKKL also leads on ratings volume (982 vs 4). Valerie's Place's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 76%). 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 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EKKL has 982 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of EKKL's written reviews are positive against 100% of Valerie's Place's.
EKKL ships an update every 2 months, Valerie's Place every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | EKKL | Valerie's Place |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (982 ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 76.2% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 982 — 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 | 16.4 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 67 MB | 97 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | EKKL Streaming LLC | Visible Things |
Customer experience
EKKL
Valerie's Place
In-app purchases
EKKL
No in-app purchases
Valerie's Place
No in-app purchases
