# Sodere vs America Studios

The clearest difference is ads: Sodere at none against America Studios's shown. America Studios's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, 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 and America Studios sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sodere ships an update every 2 months, America Studios every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sodere | America Studios |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (492 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sodere/id1202292818/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **492** | — |
| Positive reviews | 71.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Size | 66 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Girum Assefa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1202292817) | [America Studios, INC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1607917852) |

## 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


### America Studios

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/america-studios/id1607917850)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Leaders at Gettysburg Series | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sodere free?

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

### Is America Studios free?

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

### Do Sodere or America Studios have ads?

America Studios shows ads; Sodere does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sodere or America Studios?

Sodere ships an update every 2 months, and America Studios every 9 days. Most recently, Sodere was updated on October 21, 2026 and America Studios on October 7, 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.*