Talkies vs SAREX
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Talkies
This platform offers a Video On Demand service focused on South Indian regional languages. Stream web series, movies, mini-serials, Yakshagana, dramas, and cartoons. Immerse yourself in a world of thrills, drama, action, comedy, and romance.
- South Indian regional language content
- Web series
- Movies
- Mini-serials
- Yakshagana
- Cartoons
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"Talkies" app is the first Video On Demand platform for South Indian regional languages like Kannada, Tulu, Konkani, etc. Now watch your favorite Web series, Movies, Mini serials, Yakshagana, Dramas, and cartoons on Talkies. Install the app and be instantly transported to a world filled with thrills, drama, action, comedy, and romance.
SAREX
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SAREX-26 — your smart, connected event companion. Experience a seamless and engaging event journey with everything you need in one place. Stay informed, connected, and involved throughout the event with easy access to schedules, delegates, and real-time updates. Plan your day with a personalised agenda, track sessions through the Event Schedule, and stay updated with the latest Timeline Posts. Receive important push and in-app notifications, and never miss key announcements with Pinned Notifications on the home screen. Stay informed. Stay connected. Make every moment count with SAREX-26.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SAREX at none against Talkies's 6. SAREX also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). 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
Both are free to download. Talkies sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. SAREX asks for nothing beyond the download.
Talkies ships an update every 3 weeks, SAREX every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Talkies | SAREX |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 27.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 51 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Swayam Prabha Entertainment & Productions | Alien Brains Private Limited |
In-app purchases
Talkies
- Talikes Monthly Subscription$4.99
- Rental Plan 99$4.99
- Rental Plan 149$7.99
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- Talkies Quaterly Plan$9.99
- Rental Plan 199$9.99
- Talkies Yearly Plan$17.99
SAREX
No in-app purchases
