# Friction Network vs Horizon T.V

The clearest difference is monetization model: Horizon T.V at free with in-app purchases against Friction Network's subscription. Horizon T.V also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 6 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Friction Network sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Horizon T.V sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Friction Network against 5.0 for Horizon T.V. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.

Friction Network ships an update every 6 months, Horizon T.V daily. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Friction Network | Horizon T.V |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/friction-network/id6758377512/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/horizon-tv/id6766120651/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 111 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Friction Network Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1872618527) | [Horizon TV Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/6819109808) |

## What reviewers say

### Friction Network

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/friction-network/id6758377512)

This app is a streaming service dedicated to underground culture, featuring raw music, real stories, and unfiltered creativity. It offers original docuseries, exclusive access, and culture-driven content that mainstream platforms often overlook.

**Highlights:** Original docuseries on rising artists, Exclusive backstage access, Culture-driven roundtables, Sketch comedy, Unfiltered storytelling, Growing library of original shows

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Friction Network Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Friction Network Yearly | $59.99 | per year |


### Horizon T.V

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/horizon-tv/id6766120651)

Discover Liberian films, original stories, and African entertainment. Browse a curated catalog of movies and short-form content, save titles to your personal list, and enjoy a seamless mobile viewing experience. Connect with creators and stories from Liberia and the diaspora.

**Highlights:** Browse featured, trending, and top-rated films, Watch shorts and promotional videos, Save favorites to personal list, Search movies, actors, and directors, Manage subscription and account preferences, Access creator and partner workflows

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Africa Monthly | $5.00 | per month |
| Basic Monthly | $6.00 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $10.00 | per month |
| VIP Premium Monthly | $15.00 | per month |
| Basic 6-Month | $30.00 | per 6 months |
| Basic Yearly | $36.00 | per year |
| Africa Yearly | $50.00 | per year |
| Premium 6-Month | $51.00 | per 6 months |
| Premium Yearly | $60.00 | per year |
| VIP Yearly | $125.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Friction Network free?

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

### Is Horizon T.V free?

Horizon T.V is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Friction Network or Horizon T.V?

Friction Network and Horizon T.V are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do Friction Network or Horizon T.V have ads?

Neither Friction Network nor Horizon T.V shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Friction Network or Horizon T.V?

Friction Network ships an update every 6 months, and Horizon T.V daily. Most recently, Friction Network was updated on October 17, 2026 and Horizon T.V on October 22, 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.*