Comparison

Sodere vs Channel1

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Sodere

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
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Sodere is a streaming service for Ethiopian movies, news, movie premiere and entertainment. You can subscribe monthly or yearly to access new and previously released films. Choose an auto-renewing subscription plan to get access to all Sodere videos, right on your phone, tablet or TV.* With this subscription, you will receive: • Access to our entire library of films. • Automatically beam videos from your phone to your Chromecast or AirPlay enabled devices. • No Internet required! Sync videos to watch offline, or connect with WiFi, 3G and 4G. • Pick up where you left off, no problem. • Tell your friends about your favorite videos with Twitter, Facebook, texts, and email, right in the app. * All payments will be paid through your iTunes Account and may be managed under Account Settings after the initial payment. Subscription payments will automatically renew unless deactivated at least 24-hours before the end of the current cycle. Your account will be charged for renewal at least 24-hours prior to the end of the current cycle. Cancellations are incurred by disabling auto-renewal. Privacy Policy - http://www.sodere.com/privacy Terms of Service - http://www.sodere.com/tos

About

Channel1

Features
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Channel 1 Ethiopia is now in your pocket. Watch Ethiopia's Channel 1 live, catch up on your favorite programs, and never miss a broadcast again. Whether you're at home or on the go, the official Channel 1 app brings the full TV experience to your ios device. Watch Live TV Stream Channel 1 directly from your phone with our built-in live player. See who else is watching with real-time viewer counts, and stay connected to the broadcast you love. Browse the Full Program Library Explore shows across every genre: Drama and entertainment Variety and music shows News and current affairs Sports coverage Documentaries Your Personalized Feed Full TV Schedule Never wonder what is on next. The built-in channel guide shows the full daily schedule so you can plan your viewing in advance. Powerful Search Find any show by name, category, or keyword in seconds. Filter by trending, drama, variety, news, sports, docs, or religion. Push Notifications Get notified about your favorite shows and never miss a broadcast moment. Channel 1 Ethiopia.

Screenshots

Sodere4 screens
Channel14 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Channel1 at none against Sodere's 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Sodere sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Channel1 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Sodere versus Channel1: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSodereChannel1
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (491 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews71.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings491 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB38 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperGirum AssefaSystems Edge Solutions LLC

Bugs and requests

Sodere

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • 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

7 requests
  • Parental guidance (PG) ratings for all movies
  • Music streaming service
  • Live events and entertainment shows
  • Friend invitation/sharing features
  • Faster movie release schedule
Show 2 more
  • AirPlay support for iPhone to TV pairing
  • Content availability notifications

Channel1

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Sodere

Subscriptions2
  • Sodere Subscription3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Sodere Subscripition3 Days trial$99.991 Year
None

Channel1

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sodere free?
Sodere is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Channel1 free?
Channel1 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Sodere or Channel1 have ads?
Neither Sodere nor Channel1 shows ads.

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