# THINA vs Sandbrix

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sandbrix at none against THINA's 11. Sandbrix also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. THINA sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.59 per month. Sandbrix asks for nothing beyond the download.

THINA ships an update monthly, Sandbrix every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | THINA | Sandbrix |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 36 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tissa Nagodavithana Films](https://appshunter.io/developer/1549364562) | [Sandbrix](https://appshunter.io/developer/1883297045) |

## What reviewers say

### THINA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thina/id1549364560)

Stream unlimited local movies and TV shows on your iPhone. Browse the full catalog before subscribing to a plan. Enjoy uninterrupted entertainment with options to play, pause, and resume content, and adjust video quality.

**Highlights:** Unlimited local movies and TV shows, Browse catalog before subscribing, Play, pause, and resume content, Adjustable video quality, Multiple subscription plans

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| LKR LITE Package | $1.59 | per month |
| LKR PLUS Package | $1.90 | per month |
| LKR 2K MAX Package | $2.59 | per month |
| Gold Package | $2.99 | per month |
| Platinum Package | $3.99 | per month |
| Platinum Package/3 Months | $10.99 | per 3 months |
| LKR LITE Package | $16.00 | per year |
| LKR PLUS Package | $19.00 | per year |
| Platinum Package/6 Months | $19.99 | per 6 months |
| LKR 2K MAX Package | $24.00 | per year |
| 2K MAX Package | $54.99 | per year |


### Sandbrix

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sandbrix/id6760216728)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is THINA free?

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

### Is Sandbrix free?

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

### Do THINA or Sandbrix have ads?

Neither THINA nor Sandbrix shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, THINA or Sandbrix?

THINA ships an update monthly, and Sandbrix every 3 weeks. Most recently, THINA was updated on October 15, 2026 and Sandbrix on October 15, 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.*