Sofa Time vs Runtime TV
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Sofa Time
This app helps you discover new TV shows and movies, track your viewing history, and find out where to stream content. It offers personalized recommendations, reminders for new releases, and social features to discuss shows with others.
- Discover new TV shows and movies
- Track watched episodes and movies
- Find streaming services worldwide
- Create and manage watchlists
- Set reminders for releases
- Personalized recommendations
- Sync watch history with Trakt.tv/Simkl
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Never miss a show with Sofa Time - The Ultimate App for Tracking TV Shows and Movies with Trakt and Simkl! "The Sofa Time iOS app is perfect for keeping track of everything you’ve watched." - iGeeksBlog.com "Everything you need in one gorgeous app." - iDownloadBlog.com "A Full-Featured Movie and TV Tracker." - appadvice.com Sofa Time (formerly TVSofa) is your go-to app for tracking what you’re watching, discovering new shows and movies, and staying up-to-date with the latest releases. ------------ Key Features: · DISCOVER: Find new TV shows and movies tailored to your taste by genre, popularity, and more. · TRACK: Effortlessly track the episodes and movies you’ve watched. · STREAMING GUIDE: Instantly see where to stream your favorite shows and movies across 500+ services worldwide, including Apple TV+, Netflix, Hulu, Prime Video, Disney+, HBO, and more. · WATCHLIST: Create and manage a personalized watchlist for all the shows and movies you plan to watch next. · REMINDERS: Set reminders so you never miss an episode or movie release. · SOCIAL: Join the conversation—see what others think about the shows and movies you’re interested in. · RECOMMENDATIONS: Get personalized recommendations based on your viewing history. · WIDGETS: Stay updated with exclusive Widgets for your iPhone or iPad. · SYNC: Seamlessly sync your watchlists and viewing history across all your devices with Trakt.tv or Simkl. Whether you’re a binge-watcher or a casual viewer, Sofa Time has everything you need to keep your TV and movie collection organized and up-to-date. Download Sofa Time today and start building your watchlist! PLEASE NOTE: Sofa Time does not stream or allow you to watch TV shows or movies within the app. Need help? Contact us at support@theclashsoft.com
Runtime TV
Stream award-winning movies and series for free, anytime and anywhere. Create personalized playlists of your favorite titles and enjoy live broadcasts or on-demand content from an extensive catalog.
- Free movie and series streaming
- Live and on-demand content
- Award-winning entertainment
- Cross-device compatibility
- Customizable playlists
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Runtime is your new favorite destination for the best in entertainment. Binge your favorite movies and series anytime, anywhere, and absolutely free! On Runtime you can: - Stream award-winning content from any device you want. - Watch titles live and see what is coming up next, or choose from our extensive catalog and stream it on demand. - Create your own fav playlist with the movies and series you love the most.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Runtime TV at none against Sofa Time's 2. Runtime TV also leads on device support (5 vs 2) and iOS requirement (10.2 vs 18.0). Sofa Time's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 months). On price, rating and ratings volume 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
Both are free to download. Sofa Time sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Runtime TV asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Sofa Time against 4.7 for Runtime TV. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.3K and 1.2K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of Sofa Time's written reviews are positive against 66% of Runtime TV's.
Sofa Time ships an update every 4 days, Runtime TV every 3 months. Both last shipped on September 30, 2026.
| Parameter | Sofa Time | Runtime TV |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (2.3K ratings) | 4.7 (1.2K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 87.6% of reviews — better | 66.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2.3K — better | 1.2K |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV, Vision Pro — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 10.2 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 156 MB | 70 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | The Clash Soft | Runtime Media |
Customer experience
Sofa Time
Runtime TV
User reviews
Sofa Time
From 2.3K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Great app
- 🚀 Smooth and fast
- 💡 Lots of customization options
- 🔒 Secure and reliable
- 👍 Excellent user interface
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 🐛 Syncing issues with Trakt
- 🐛 Slow loading times
- 🐛 Discrepancies between data sources
- 🐛 Missing some streaming service integrations
Runtime TV
From 1.2K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Great app
- 🚀 Smooth and easy to use
- 💎 Excellent content quality
- 🎥 Wide variety of movies and shows
Room to improve
- 🐛 App crashes or freezes
- 🔍 Limited search and filtering options
- 💰 Too many ads interrupting content
- 🌐 Unavailable in certain regions
Bugs and requests
Sofa Time
Reported bugs
4 issues- Watched shows disappearing from list
- Unaired episodes showing as available
- Issues with Trakt integration and syncing
- Poster images not loading correctly
Requested features
5 requests- Add ability to rate individual episodes
- Improve calendar view and navigation
- Integrate with more streaming services
- Add option to filter by new/returning shows
- Allow sharing of personal watchlists
Runtime TV
Reported bugs
4 issues- Unable to log in or create account
- Playback issues like audio/video desync
- Orientation lock not working properly
- Certain movies/shows not loading
Requested features
4 requests- Add Chromecast/TV casting support
- Provide original audio and subtitle options
- Improve content library with more recent titles
- Implement language translation and localization
In-app purchases
Sofa Time
- Sofa Time Premium (lifetime)$7.99
- Sofa Time Premium (Lifetime)$9.99
Runtime TV
No in-app purchases
