# KTCS vs Frndly TV

The clearest difference is rating: KTCS at 5.0 against Frndly TV's 3.6. KTCS also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 17) and ads (none vs shown). Frndly TV's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 29 months) and ratings volume (2.5K vs 4). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Frndly TV sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. KTCS asks for nothing beyond the download.

KTCS holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Frndly TV has 2.5K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

KTCS ships an update every 29 months, Frndly TV fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on June 2, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | KTCS | Frndly TV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ktcs/id909668781/reviews)** | [3.6 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frndly-tv/id1473398077/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **2.5K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 32.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 29 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 3 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Michael Eckelhoff](https://appshunter.io/developer/909668784) | [Frndly TV, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1473398076) |

## What reviewers say

### KTCS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ktcs/id909668781)

Stream live radio from a New Hit Country station serving Western Arkansas and Eastern Oklahoma. This locally owned station has been a top choice for country music fans for over 50 years.

**Highlights:** Live radio streaming, New Hit Country music, Local station broadcast, Western Arkansas & Eastern Oklahoma focus

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Frndly TV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frndly-tv/id1473398077)

Stream over 50 live and on-demand channels for an affordable price. Enjoy popular networks like A&E, The HISTORY Channel, and Hallmark Channel, with options to record shows and access a 72-hour look back feature.

**Highlights:** 50+ live and on-demand channels, Record shows and movies, 72-hour look back feature, Affordable pricing, Includes popular networks like A&E and Hallmark

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Movies Club | $5.99 | per month |
| A&E Crime Central | $5.99 | per month |
| HISTORY Vault | $5.99 | per month |
| UP Faith & Family | $5.99 | per month |
| Hallmark+ | $8.99 | per month |
| Hallmark+ Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| Frndly TV Basic | $8.99 | per month |
| Classic Monthly | $10.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Lifetime Movies Club | $49.99 | per year |
| HISTORY Vault | $59.99 | per year |
| A&E Crime Central | $59.99 | per year |
| UP Faith & Family | $59.99 | per year |
| Hallmark+ | $79.99 | per year |
| Frndly TV Basic | $83.99 | per year |
| Classic Yearly | $95.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $119.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💕 Great channel selection
- 🎥 Ability to record shows and movies
- 💰 Affordable pricing
- 🕰️ 72-hour look back feature
- 🏠 Family-friendly content

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Poor search functionality
- ⏪ Inconsistent resume playback
- 🚨 Frequent app crashes and bugs
- 📺 Excessive commercials and ad breaks
- 🔇 Lack of closed captioning

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes and crashes
- Playback issues (restarts, buffering, out-of-sync audio)
- Inconsistent recording and saving of progress
- Search results not showing recorded content
- Compatibility issues on certain devices

**Requested features**

- Picture-in-picture mode
- Ability to record new episodes only
- Channel sorting and filtering options
- Improved fast forward/rewind controls
- Better progress tracking and resume playback


## Frequently asked questions

### Is KTCS free?

KTCS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Frndly TV free?

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

### Which has better reviews, KTCS or Frndly TV?

KTCS is rated higher. KTCS averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Frndly TV averages 3.6 from 2.5K ratings.

### Do KTCS or Frndly TV have ads?

Frndly TV shows ads; KTCS does not.

### Which is updated more often, KTCS or Frndly TV?

KTCS ships an update every 29 months, and Frndly TV fortnightly. Most recently, KTCS was updated on June 2, 2026 and Frndly TV on October 29, 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.*