# Sony LIV vs Apple TV

The clearest difference is rating: Apple TV at 4.8 against Sony LIV's 4.2. Apple TV also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (1.9M vs 801). Sony LIV's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 months). On price, review sentiment, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sony LIV sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Apple TV asks for nothing beyond the download.

Apple TV holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Apple TV has 1.9M ratings behind it against 801, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 35% of Sony LIV's written reviews are positive against 43% of Apple TV's.

Sony LIV ships an update every 6 days, Apple TV every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sony LIV | Apple TV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (801 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sony-liv/id587794258/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.9M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apple-tv/id1174078549/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 801 | **1.9M** |
| Positive reviews | 35.3% of reviews | **43.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 216 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15 | **10.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Vision Pro |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [SONY PICTURES NETWORKS INDIA PVT LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/580137932) | [Apple](https://appshunter.io/developer/284417353) |

## What reviewers say

### Sony LIV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sony-liv/id587794258)

Stream a vast library of Indian and Hollywood movies, TV shows, web series, and live sports. Enjoy content in multiple regional languages, from thrillers and comedies to reality shows and kids' programming.

**Highlights:** Premium Originals, Live Sports Coverage, TV Shows & Movies, Content in 11+ Indian Languages, Diverse Genres, Kids' Section, Web Series

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| LIV Premium | $7.99 | per month |
| LIV Premium | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good channel
- 👍 Excellent app
- 👍 Awesome content
- 👍 Great for watching sports
- 👍 Nice print

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Misinformation about content
- 🐛 Poor streaming quality
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and login issues
- 🐛 Lack of casting/TV support
- 🐛 Subscription issues

**Reported bugs**

- Automatic volume increase issue
- Incomplete episode uploads
- Inability to unsubscribe
- Login and account management problems

**Requested features**

- Eligibility criteria for KBC hot seat
- Playback speed controls
- 4K video support
- Improved casting and TV integration
- User profiles


### Apple TV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apple-tv/id1174078549)

This app is a central hub for exclusive original series, movies, and live sports like Formula 1 and MLB. It also aggregates content from your favorite streaming services, allowing you to buy or rent titles and discover new shows.

**Highlights:** Exclusive Apple Originals, Live Formula 1 & MLB, Buy or rent movies, Aggregate streaming services, Personalized recommendations, Continue Watching feature

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Decent quality viewing experience
- 👍 Impressive 4K and audio quality
- 🤩 Fantastic original content

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable app
- 🤯 Confusing and unintuitive interface
- 💰 Misleading pricing and pay-to-watch content
- 🤔 Lack of user-friendly features
- 😡 Terrible customer support

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Playback issues and random freezes
- Incorrect episode/content display
- Syncing problems across devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to save/bookmark content for later
- Improved content organization and navigation
- Sync playback progress across devices
- Chromecast/casting support
- User profiles and personalized recommendations


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sony LIV free?

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

### Is Apple TV free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sony LIV or Apple TV?

Apple TV is rated higher. Sony LIV averages 4.2 out of 5 from 801 ratings, while Apple TV averages 4.8 from 1.9M ratings.

### Do Sony LIV or Apple TV have ads?

Both Sony LIV and Apple TV show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sony LIV or Apple TV?

Sony LIV ships an update every 6 days, and Apple TV every 2 months. Most recently, Sony LIV was updated on November 10, 2026 and Apple TV on November 12, 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.*