# Sodere vs Arts Plus

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Arts Plus at none against Sodere's 2. Arts Plus also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months). Sodere's advantage is ratings volume (491 vs 3). On price, rating, 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. Arts Plus asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Sodere against 4.7 for Arts Plus. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sodere has 491 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Sodere ships an update every 2 months, Arts Plus every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sodere | Arts Plus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (491 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sodere/id1202292818/reviews) | **[4.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arts-plus/id6752890250/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **491** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 71.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 66 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Girum Assefa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1202292817) | [Arifpay Financial Technologies S.C](https://appshunter.io/developer/1827248132) |

## 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


### Arts Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arts-plus/id6752890250)

Stream a vast collection of Ethiopian and African cinema, TV series, documentaries, and theater. This platform celebrates African culture and provides a space for storytellers to share their work globally. Enjoy exclusive content and an intuitive interface for a seamless viewing experience.

**Highlights:** Vast content library, Afrocentric focus, Intuitive interface, Seamless payments, Exclusive content

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sodere free?

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

### Is Arts Plus free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sodere or Arts Plus?

Arts Plus is rated higher. Sodere averages 4.6 out of 5 from 491 ratings, while Arts Plus averages 4.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do Sodere or Arts Plus have ads?

Neither Sodere nor Arts Plus shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sodere or Arts Plus?

Sodere ships an update every 2 months, and Arts Plus every 10 days. Most recently, Sodere was updated on October 29, 2026 and Arts Plus on October 30, 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.*