# Simply South vs LALA Stories

The clearest difference is rating: LALA Stories at 4.7 against Simply South's 1.8. LALA Stories also leads on review sentiment (63% vs 24%) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Simply South sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and LALA Stories sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

LALA Stories holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 40 and 26 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 24% of Simply South's written reviews are positive against 63% of LALA Stories's.

Simply South ships an update monthly, LALA Stories every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simply South | LALA Stories |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.8 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simply-south/id1451579514/reviews) | **[4.7 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lala-stories/id1620512912/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **40** | 26 |
| Positive reviews | 24.2% of reviews | **62.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 54 MB | 94 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Home Screen Entertainment](https://appshunter.io/developer/1451579513) | [FUNFEED GLOBAL PRIVATE LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1620512914) |

## What reviewers say

### Simply South

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simply-south/id1451579514)

Access a vast library of South Indian movies and entertainment on demand. Enjoy high-definition streaming with surround sound and English subtitles for a premium viewing experience at home. Subscribe for unlimited access to Tamil, Malayalam, and Telugu content.

**Highlights:** On-demand movie streaming, 1600+ Tamil & Malayalam movies, 2000+ hours of video songs, comedy clips, and movie scenes, 1080p HD streaming, 5.1 Surround Sound, English subtitles, Unlimited entertainment access

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| South Special Pack | $5.99 | per month |
| Simply South Quarterly Pack | $15.99 | per 3 months |
| Simply South Half-yearly pack | $30.99 | per 6 months |
| Simply South Yearly Pack | $59.99 | per year |
| TVOD Subs SUB | $0.29 | one-time |
| Old Release | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mid Release | $1.99 | one-time |
| New Release | $2.99 | one-time |
| TVOD PLANS SUB | $2.99 | one-time |
| TVOD PLANS UNSUB | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great movie selection
- 👍 Wide range of South Indian content
- 👍 Good audio-visual quality (Dolby Atmos, 4K)
- 👍 Pocket-friendly pricing
- 👍 Good for South Indians abroad

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App is laggy and slow
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🐛 Login issues (incorrect credentials, device limits)
- 🐛 Poor streaming quality (buffering, resolution drops)
- 🐛 Watermarks on paid content

**Reported bugs**

- App is laggy and slow on Apple TV
- Login fails with incorrect email/password
- App crashes frequently
- Screen freezes
- Buttons (watchlist) don't work

**Requested features**

- Remove watermarks
- Improve app performance and speed
- Fix login issues
- Improve streaming stability
- Add search by actor


### LALA Stories

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lala-stories/id1620512912)

This app offers a collection of engaging bedtime stories for children, narrated by professional voice actors. It aims to promote literacy and language development through interactive tales that encourage imagination and good habits. New stories are added nightly in multiple languages.

**Highlights:** Interactive storytelling, Professional narration, Literacy and language development, Age-appropriate content, Multiple languages, New stories uploaded nightly

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 month plan | $2.99 | one-time |
| 6 month plan | $12.99 | one-time |
| One Year Plan | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simply South free?

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

### Is LALA Stories free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Simply South or LALA Stories?

LALA Stories is rated higher. Simply South averages 1.8 out of 5 from 40 ratings, while LALA Stories averages 4.7 from 26 ratings.

### Do Simply South or LALA Stories have ads?

Neither Simply South nor LALA Stories shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Simply South or LALA Stories?

Simply South ships an update monthly, and LALA Stories every 5 weeks. Most recently, Simply South was updated on November 6, 2026 and LALA Stories on November 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.*