# Sodere vs Channel1

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Sodere | Channel1 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (491 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sodere/id1202292818/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **491** | — |
| Positive reviews | 71.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Size | 66 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Girum Assefa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1202292817) | [Systems Edge Solutions LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1887592667) |

## 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


### Channel1

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/channel1/id6778825808)

**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 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*