# Sodere vs EBS TV

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sodere at 72% against EBS TV's 0%. Sodere also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.5) and ratings volume (492 vs 8). EBS TV's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Sodere holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sodere has 492 ratings behind it against 8, 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 0% of EBS TV's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sodere | EBS TV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (492 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sodere/id1202292818/reviews)** | [3.5 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ebs-tv/id6470251767/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **492** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | **71.8% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 66 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Girum Assefa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1202292817) | [Tulix Systems, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/398269916) |

## 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


### EBS TV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ebs-tv/id6470251767)

Stream Ethiopian Broadcasting Service's TV channels, including news, sports, entertainment, movies, dramas, and music. Enjoy a variety of Ethiopian content on demand.

**Highlights:** Watch EBS HD, EBS Musika & EBS Cinema, News, sports, and cultural content, Ethiopian films, dramas, and sitcoms, Pop, rap, and classical music, Talk shows and game shows

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sodere free?

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

### Is EBS TV free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sodere or EBS TV?

Sodere is rated higher. Sodere averages 4.6 out of 5 from 492 ratings, while EBS TV averages 3.5 from 8 ratings.

### Do Sodere or EBS TV have ads?

Neither Sodere nor EBS TV shows ads.

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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.*