Frndly TV Reviews

by Loves_podcasts

I have the 7.99 plan and use on my fire stick. The movies buffer, then replay 10 seconds, buffer, repeat. Sometimes the buffer will be so long that when it stops, it’s a different movie. The guide is glitchy in that sometimes it’s just all black- no programs listed under time. FrndlyTV looks like it was developed in the 90’s. It is the only app I have issues with on fire stick. I have unplugged fire stick, restarted/rebooted fire stick , deleted and reinstalled frndly app, checked for app updates, added a WiFi booster to room...no luck. I can see that many have complained about the same issues I’ve had, so the developers need to start from scratch and rebuild this platform so that it actually works.

by Halkmarklover

I love the choices of channels, just what I want and why I still have FrndlyTV BUT you seriously need to fix the playback and pausing etc. only rarely does a paused or stopped program show up in your “continue watching” lineup forcing you to start a show over. Which leads to the biggest annoyance....why can’t you fast forward back to your spot of previously aired shows or recorded shows?? I get for live (even repeats) but if you can’t save my spot and I need to rewatch the first 90 minutes of a movie again to see the end, makes me want to move back to other choices for apps that allow it.

by Aschlar

I got FrndlyTV so I could watch the Christmas movies. I didn’t realize that you have to record the movies you want to watch and then you still have commercials you have to watch. I was able to move past that...now when I pause the movie, it starts over again at the beginning. I fast forward to the point where I was watching it takes 5 minutes for the movie to catch up. I can’t blame my iPad cause it’s brand new and the latest edition maybe it’s my internet but that doesn’t explain the movie starting at the beginning.
Really not impressed with FrndlyTV . I will only keep it for the one month I have paid for. It’s not worth it the $7.99.

by Goldnprncess

FrndlyTV is absolute trash but I keep it because it’s the only way to watch all of the Hallmark movies I want to watch. The playback controls are limited to 10 seconds to fast forward or rewind when the standard for other apps is to fast forward by 30 seconds. The closed captioning has never worked and we like to use them in our family. It defeats the purpose of having the control button if it doesn’t actually work. :| FrndlyTV constantly restarts the program if it gets paused and there is a glitch that zooms in movies around the hour and a half mark. this app needs to revamp FrndlyTV if they truly want to keep people or bring new people in.

by Unicornland2019

LOVE all the channel options (Hallmark, UpTV, GAC, Lifetime), but FrndlyTV needs some major improvements. My recorded movies and shows always restarts while I’m in the middle of watching and decide to open up FrndlyTV to either pause, rewind or fast forward. FrndlyTV also doesn’t save our watch progress so if you want to continue watching something later, you’ll have to search for the show again and find where you left off. Very rarely does it actually save our progress. It would be great to have a “watched” check mark or some way to organize content we’ve recorded so we know what we’ve seen already and what we haven’t.

The closed captioning also doesn’t work if we use Chromecast to stream to our TV. It would be great to have an option to access Frndly through our xBox or Playstation like other streaming channels.

by Mickeyzeeful

The movies are great, but frequently while using the on demand feature, an error message appears: this app failed to load video. Typically when receiving this error message, pausing the video or the battery dying, your spot is saved where you left off. Lately, however, it has not saved the location and all interrupted movies must be started from the beginning since it doesn’t give you the capability to fast forward. So annoying! I just put the movie on silent and let it play until I see that it is at the spot where I left off so that I can finish my movie. Because of this, I miss a lot of endings.

by Cat/stever

Updated issues- but still thankful!!
-there should be a Way to record only brand new shows or only the complete series....it is absolutely ridiculous that it records all shows even if it has already been recorded! Way too many to weed through
- the series should also just be in its folder so you can click on anything in the folder easily

Original Post
-I agree that when fast forwarding i would prefer to see where i am...
-also if i pause or leave a recording it should give me the option to go back to where i left off...
-it’s also telling me a show i know exists on hallmark movies & mysteries is not coming up in my search of the title...
-We sould be able to search a title and see all the already aired shows on demand

*These are my issues with FrndlyTV so far*
but I am thankful there is finally a place to watch Hallmark movies and mysteries channel

by Mamaspud

We were so excited to find something cheaper that would still allow us to see our Hallmark shows. The ability to record shows & watch them later is awesome. The first drawback is the fact that if we pause it we can’t start it back up. It goes back to the very beginning of the show. Pretty irritating!
The other drawback for us is the lack of closed captions. I am hard of hearing & require them for watching tv & movies. Makes it near impossible for me to enjoy the shows with my family.

by Ahh🥴

FrndlyTV was just what I was looking for but I have a few issues with it. Love that it has Hallmark live streaming, and all the other programs are a true bonus. Having said that I have a smart TV and would have liked to have it on that (instead of my iPad) without paying more fees for a platform I would not use for anything else. I also am not fond of all the “buffering “ that is constantly happening while trying to watch a show! So until those things are fixed I will not be using your subscription service.

by Dbee11

The service is good but FrndlyTV needs improvement. The search function brings up every movie available it seems except the one you are searching for…even if you type in the exact title. It only shows up if you’ve recorded it or it’s in the current guide and then only if you switch to guide search. I’d like to be able to see all the times I’ve recorded the same movie. It only shows the first time you’ve recorded the movie so I don’t know if I’m going to still have the movie after the time period deletes it because sometimes I’ve recorded the same movie again. So please show all recordings of the same movie.

by Lisa43947

I like FrndlyTV and the shows and movies available but I really don’t like the playback controls. I’m limited to just 10 seconds rewinding and fast forwarding. I have to wait until the control is available to go forward/backward another 10 seconds. Most apps let a person fast forward 30 seconds at a time and a person can hit the option several times in a row.

I was looking for an app for my LG smart tv and don’t see one. Any plans to have one?

Other people have said that they have issues with a recording restarting when they pause a recording. I have used FrndlyTV to watch 3 shows and have paused several times and have not had this issue. Hopefully I don’t encounter this.

by Ziggyc02

I love the service. I think it’s a very reasonably priced to be able to watch live TV, on demand movies and shows, as well as record past and current programming. However, FrndlyTV it’s self is lacking. The search feature is horrible. Sometimes it’ll show something you’re looking for while other times it won’t even if it is on the schedule. And when searching for something the items that come up sometimes are not even related. It doesn’t hold the spot on your movie very well when using on your phone. So I can be very frustrating to have to continue to go back and find a spot. Additionally, there have been a few times lately that shows I know are supposed to be at a certain date and time aren’t showing up correctly.

by Pkingman

I love the content but the interface is lacking. It could be so much better with some small changes. One, when you open app please take me to the guide or home landing page with my favorite channels and last show watched. What happens now is you are dumped into the weather channel for some reason. Secondly, let us record only new episodes. Currently you can only pick record new and repeat episodes. Fix those two things and watch the ratings soar!! I’d you really want to thrill us, let us arrange channels in the order we want to see them.

by MinaBean724

I love FrndlyTV ! I didn’t want to have to get cable just to watch Hallmark movies, but I almost did. I saw an add for FrndlyTV on Facebook and instantly got it! It is MUCH cheaper than getting cable and purchasing the bundle with Hallmark movie channels. I also love the fact that you can record movies and play them whenever you want. The only reason I didn’t give it 5 stars is because I can only watch it in my bedroom when I cast to my older version of google Chromecast. I bought a brand new tv with Chromecast built in but unfortunately it will not sync with the newer version. I really hope this bug gets worked out soon because I would really like to be able to have a Hallmark movie night with my girl friends 😊

by SeeActs238

I originally started this subscription to give my daughter clean friendly channels that she didn’t have to scroll through trash or parental guards. Loved the channels and didn’t begrudge paying. But then they started adding channels with shows that’s are no longer kid friendly. So here we go again. Then because they add these channels we should pay a little extra. I don't want those channels it was why I switched off satellite. Please let us opt out of some add ons!! Other than that I love friendly tv but if it continues I’m saying goodbye. 🤦🏻‍♀️

by Naomi 🙌🏽

I have to start by saying this is one incredible app. I had FrndlyTV before and I couldn’t stay off. It’s cheaper and have more to offer then some of the apps today with live tv. It’s not a problem with skipping or play backs. Let alone I can save movies to watch for later I didn’t get a chance to see because I was helping or at work. I lost it because I couldn’t pay the bill due to me losing my job during COVID. I’m back and so ready to watch Christmas movies and try and enjoy the holidays without the family and people I lost this past year and a half. Better then cable cheaper and reliable!!!

by Desireeishope

If nostaglia means anything, FrndlyTV gives me plenty. The programming and channels are family friendly. Hallmark has always been my favorite everything. Now I can watch it nonstop if I want.

The Inspiration channel gives me a look back to the days of Westerns where my daddy and I watched those and the wonderful Days of May where John Wayne movies are broadcast is one of my favorites too. I still love Bonabza, Gunsmoke, The Virginian, Big Valley etc.

My grandchildren can watch without monitiring. It is worth its value ror what is charged.

One problem is the error messagecI receive that stops my program to tell me the video failed to load. If that was the cas, I woukd not be watching the movie at all. It is annoying tonsay thevleast and FrndlyTV needs to be fixed since it hapoens on my iPad, my iPhone, my PC. I do not like having to rewatch all I just watched.

by TheB-team

I absolutely love FrndlyTV since we “cut the cable cord.” One of the reasons we kept cable for so long was because of the Hallmark Movies & Mysteries channel - I didn’t want to give it up! So, FrndlyTV was a great solution. I also love the fact that I can watch it on my phone if I’m working outside, at the gym or going between multiple rooms in my house. I have had no problems with it, so maybe some of the issues others mentioned have been fixed. In my opinion, if you like Hallmark and their other channels, it’s completely worth the money! And, the other channels that come with it are just an added bonus. I highly recommend!!

by Clsc1980

First off, reading other reviews a reminder to all: THIS IS LIVE TV. It isn’t like most of your mainstream services, this is live as in it airs the same things at the same time as other providers. So no, you can’t skip or jump ahead because it is, well, LIVE. Secondly, the price for the selection is unparalleled! It is more than worth it!! Their on demand section is awesome as it has 72 hour look back as well as movies that are just there. THREE HALLMARK CHANNELS as well as PixL (commercial free movies) and UpTV (original programs and movies) was my main draw. Curiosity Stream, Outdoor, Game Show Network... such awesome selection! And for those who think it’s not enough selection, take a moment and really think about what you watch. I mean, you can’t watch 500 channels all at the same time so... I save so much money and still have amazing things to watch! And yes, it’s available across multiple platforms so TRY THE FREE TRIAL YOU WONT REGRET IT!!!

by CRAZY🐶CHILD

Okay, I absolutely LOVE ❤️ FrndlyTV, my mom originally got it for Hallmark so me and her could watch it together, but we’ve explored all the other shows and movies. I love how you added UP TV because they play bringing up bates, Reba and heartland(and we don’t have the UP subscription so this is nice!)

My whole family love to sit down in the living room after dinner and watch Family Feud on The Game Show Network or LHOTP on Hallmark Drama(my fav show lol)

So as you can see, we love this wayyy better than anything, but there are a few tweaks that I would like to point out. When watching record or on Demand content and you try to fast forward or rewind you can’t see where your going and how far you’re going back/forward. Which can be annoying when you’re trying to fast forward commercials.

And sometimes when I’m watching a show on demand or on record it starts from the beginning!! And then I have to fast forward to the part where I was but then I can’t see it!

Also I think I’d be cool if you could search a series and all the episodes will be listed and then another section can be for the ones that will(or have) been played.

Overall FIVE STARS but please fix the issues PLEASE!! I absolutely LOVE FrndlyTV so PLEASE FIX

THANK YOU 💫 ♥️

by InstaShar

Got FrndlyTV last November and it worked ok through FireTV for short shows - like 1 hour. Audio goes in and out and I’ve had to reboot a lot!! Haven’t watched it much until last week but had to install an update. Ever since the update it doesn’t work at all. Green spinning circle of death continues on the screen. Rebooted multiple times. Now just get an “ok” button that does nothing. They do NOT offer a refund!! Too many technical issues. Can’t watch on the phone because then the video stalls - even with the fastest internet.

by Mommy2018!

I love having access to the hallmark channels and the flexibility of unlimited recording and watching within 30 days before deletion. We purchased a new tv, Samsung UHD Series 7 and cannot find FrndlyTV in the store or search list. I am upset because I can’t locate help for this issue. Also, the controls are finicky when rewinding and fast forwarding. The controls could be better. Anyone has any help on how to download FrndlyTV to my tv I would appreciate the help! Thank you! Enjoy!!!

by Ema2knm

I really loved FrndlyTV at first but it quickly went downhill. I’ve watched one movie from beginning to end. The last few weeks have made it where I can never finish anything because they always start over. You can’t fast forward to where you stopped either which I could also do when I first downloaded. I downloaded specifically to watch Hallmark Christmas and apparently I’m going to have to be content watching bits and pieces. It’s very disappointing.

by Ambyy437

Worked great for the first few days. Now it takes a few moments for the movie to stream to my TV so I watching a black screen with sound. This happens on more than one TV in my house. Also for the past week every time I stream a movie to my Tv about half way through the movie freezes. I think it’s ridiculous to pay for something that doesn’t work. I will be canceling my service. Hopefully they will get things fixed but for now I’ll just stick with other services.

by ABurns38

I absolutely love the service but FrndlyTV needs work. #1 don’t ever watch a recording with your Bluetooth headphones. It’s just beep beep beep beep as if you’re skipping between songs. It’s insane. I have to use my regular headphones to keep my sanity when I’m on the bus. #2 don’t ever exit FrndlyTV in the middle of a recording. You’ll never get back to where you were! This drives me crazy since I’m using FrndlyTV on my phone. Of course I have to leave and come back for various reasons; calls, texts, emails etc.

by JesusSavingGrace

Tried the free trial. Sat down and watched a movie which was at least 2 hours long because there was probably at least an hour worth of commercials. Defiantly a ridiculous amount especially when you are paying monthly. Offered an option to start the movie over since we got in half way through but it wouldn’t start over. Not sure we will be keeping FrndlyTV.

by AnnaLydia

I love all the frndly channels. Love that I can record shows. HATE that there are not episode numbers put on movies and TV series’ episodes. I have to waste a lot of time trying to find out which episode is in what order, often “spoiling” the plot because I begin watching an episode out of order. I’m recovering from back surgery so, yes, having clean family friendly tv to watch is very important especially now

by BEAGLEMUSIC

I was really excited to get this, as it solved the solution of getting the Hallmark channels. And it worked great. For a few hours. Now, it keeps crashing on my iPad. I’m hoping it has something to do with the system upgrade on my iPad today—though I did watch for awhile after the upgrade. This iPad is less than a year old, so it’s not my device. Glad I’m still in the free trial period. If things don’t improve within my seven day period, I’m done.

by Mis-B-Heavin

I’m considering “cutting the cord” and using FRNDLY to get all of the Hallmark Channels. In order to do this, it would help tremendously if management would have FRNDLY work with Apple TV. I’ve not had a chance to try FRNDLY because this option is not available. My iPhone has the FRNDLY app so I assume it might work using Apple AirPlay to mirror FRNDLY to Apple TV; however, having your app available directly would be so much easier. Please add it and I’m all in!!!