# Sony LIV vs ETV Win

The clearest difference is rating: Sony LIV at 4.2 against ETV Win's 2.1. Sony LIV also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (35% vs 19%). ETV Win's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sony LIV sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per year and ETV Win sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sony LIV holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 789 and 322 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 35% of Sony LIV's written reviews are positive against 19% of ETV Win's.

Sony LIV ships an update every 6 days, ETV Win every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sony LIV | ETV Win |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (789 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sony-liv/id587794258/reviews)** | [2.1 (322 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/etv-win/id1245077673/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **789** | 322 |
| Positive reviews | **35.4% of reviews** | 18.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 216 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [SONY PICTURES NETWORKS INDIA PVT LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/580137932) | [Eenadu Television Private Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1245077672) |

## 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 (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WWE Yearly Pack | $3.49 | per year |
| 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


### ETV Win

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/etv-win/id1245077673)

Access a vast library of Telugu movies, original series, and reality shows. Download content for offline viewing or cast to your TV for an enhanced experience. Enjoy new additions regularly, including episodes that air before they broadcast on television.

**Highlights:** Extensive Telugu movie library, Exclusive original series, Reality show collection, Offline downloads, Casting to big screen, Regular content updates, Watch episodes before TV

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly pack | $7.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly special pack | $7.99 | per month |
| Premium Plus Monthly Plan | $14.99 | per month |
| Basic Yearly Plan | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly Plan | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium Plus Yearly Plan | $44.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Good quality videos
- 🚀 Excellent app
- 🚀 Great content collection

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Lots of bugs and inconsistent behavior
- 🔋 Too many ads even for paid subscribers
- 🐛 Frequent buffering and poor video quality
- 🐛 Login and subscription issues
- 🐛 Casting and Chromecast not supported

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Login issues, user doesn't exist
- Subscription not reflected in app
- Casting not working
- Landscape mode issues

**Requested features**

- Add casting option to TV
- Release app for Apple TV
- Improve app performance and stability
- Reduce ads for paid subscribers


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sony LIV free?

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

### Is ETV Win free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sony LIV or ETV Win?

Sony LIV is rated higher. Sony LIV averages 4.2 out of 5 from 789 ratings, while ETV Win averages 2.1 from 322 ratings.

### Do Sony LIV or ETV Win have ads?

Sony LIV shows ads; ETV Win does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sony LIV or ETV Win?

Sony LIV ships an update every 6 days, and ETV Win every 2 months. Most recently, Sony LIV was updated on October 29, 2026 and ETV Win on October 29, 2026.

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