# Sodere vs TVISLAAMAA

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TVISLAAMAA at none against Sodere's 2. TVISLAAMAA also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (100% vs 72%). Sodere's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 17 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sodere sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. TVISLAAMAA asks for nothing beyond the download.

TVISLAAMAA holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sodere has 492 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Sodere's written reviews are positive against 100% of TVISLAAMAA's.

Sodere ships an update every 2 months, TVISLAAMAA every 17 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sodere | TVISLAAMAA |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (492 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sodere/id1202292818/reviews) | **[5.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tvislaamaa/id1451756607/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **492** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 71.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 17 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 66 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Girum Assefa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1202292817) | [tvislaamaa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1451756606) |

## What reviewers say

### Sodere

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sodere/id1202292818)

Stream a vast library of Ethiopian movies, news, and entertainment. Subscribe monthly or yearly for unlimited access to new and classic films on your devices. Enjoy offline viewing and seamless casting.

**Highlights:** Ethiopian movie library, News and entertainment, Monthly/yearly subscriptions, Offline viewing, Chromecast/AirPlay support, Continue watching

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sodere Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Sodere Subscripition | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎬 Great selection of Ethiopian movies and content
- 👍 User-friendly and simple interface
- 📺 Regular new content releases
- 🌟 High-quality video production
- 💪 Strong support for Ethiopian film industry

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive pricing compared to competitors
- 🐛 Inconsistent content availability
- 📉 Limited content library size
- 🔊 Poor video and audio quality issues
- ⚠️ Misleading paid app disclosure

**Reported bugs**

- App stops playing after subscription period
- Videos fail to open or load
- App crashes and becomes non-functional
- Streaming issues requiring strong internet connection
- Payment processing problems

**Requested features**

- Parental guidance (PG) ratings for all movies
- Music streaming service
- Live events and entertainment shows
- Friend invitation/sharing features
- Faster movie release schedule


### TVISLAAMAA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tvislaamaa/id1451756607)

This educational app provides authentic Islamic teachings from the Quran and Sunnah in Oromo, Amharic, and English. It focuses exclusively on Islamic educational content for a global community.

**Highlights:** Authentic Quran and Sunnah teachings, Educational content, Oromo language support, Amharic language support, English language support, Islamic focus

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sodere free?

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

### Is TVISLAAMAA free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sodere or TVISLAAMAA?

TVISLAAMAA is rated higher. Sodere averages 4.6 out of 5 from 492 ratings, while TVISLAAMAA averages 5.0 from 9 ratings.

### Do Sodere or TVISLAAMAA have ads?

TVISLAAMAA shows ads; Sodere does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sodere or TVISLAAMAA?

Sodere ships an update every 2 months, and TVISLAAMAA every 17 months. Most recently, Sodere was updated on October 8, 2026 and TVISLAAMAA on October 1, 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.*