# Televika vs Surgg

The clearest difference is rating: Surgg at 5.0 against Televika's 4.4. Surgg also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 8) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 4 months). Televika's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (307 vs 1). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Televika sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Surgg asks for nothing beyond the download.

Surgg holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Televika has 307 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Televika ships an update every 4 months, Surgg every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Televika | Surgg |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (307 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/televika/id1546594547/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surgg/id6472812740/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **307** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 40.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 31 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **12.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ereele GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1546594549) | [Xeward, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1717792283) |

## What reviewers say

### Televika

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/televika/id1546594547)

Access a vast library of Persian movies, exclusive series, and reality shows. Stream live TV channels and download content to watch offline. Enjoy personalized profiles and robust parental controls for a worry-free entertainment experience.

**Highlights:** Persian movies and exclusive series, Live TV channels streaming, Download for offline viewing, Multi-user profiles, Robust parental controls, New content added weekly

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Subscription | $6.99 | per month |
| 3 Months Subscription | $14.95 | per 3 months |
| 6 Months Subscription | $22.99 | per 3 months |
| 6 Months Subscription | $23.95 | per 6 months |
| 1 Year Subscription | $47.90 | per year |
| Package 1 month | $5.99 | one-time |
| Package 3 month | $13.99 | one-time |
| Package 6 month | $23.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for Persian entertainment
- 👍 Wide selection of shows
- 👍 High-quality streaming
- 👍 Affordable subscription
- 👍 Good for Iranians abroad

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Lots of glitches
- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 Login issues
- 🐛 Cannot play anything
- 🐛 Paid but locked out

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot login
- Cannot play anything
- Paid but locked out after cancellation
- Technical problems with viewing
- App crashes instantly on loading

**Requested features**

- Add more movies
- Add Persian TV (Seda Sima) to mobile app
- Add Apple TV app
- Add Chromecast support
- Add English UI version


### Surgg

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surgg/id6472812740)

Discover trending short videos curated from Google search data. This app offers an immersive browsing experience with real-time updates on viral topics. Stay informed about what's popular in the US and worldwide.

**Highlights:** Curated short video content, Based on Google search trends, Real-time viral topic updates, Immersive browsing experience, Global and US trend coverage

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Televika free?

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

### Is Surgg free?

Surgg is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Televika or Surgg?

Surgg is rated higher. Televika averages 4.4 out of 5 from 307 ratings, while Surgg averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Televika or Surgg have ads?

Surgg shows ads; Televika does not.

### Which is updated more often, Televika or Surgg?

Televika ships an update every 4 months, and Surgg every 2 days. Most recently, Televika was updated on October 11, 2026 and Surgg on October 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.*