# Sony LIV vs THINA

The clearest difference is ads: THINA at none against Sony LIV's shown. Sony LIV's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs monthly) and review sentiment (35% vs 25%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sony LIV sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and THINA sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.59 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sony LIV ships an update every 6 days, THINA monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sony LIV | THINA |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (801 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sony-liv/id587794258/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **801** | — |
| Positive reviews | **35.3% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 216 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [SONY PICTURES NETWORKS INDIA PVT LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/580137932) | [Tissa Nagodavithana Films](https://appshunter.io/developer/1549364562) |

## 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


### 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 (10)**

| 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 |
| LKR 2K MAX Package | $24.00 | per year |
| 2K MAX Package | $54.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sony LIV free?

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

### Is THINA free?

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

### Do Sony LIV or THINA have ads?

Sony LIV shows ads; THINA does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sony LIV or THINA?

Sony LIV ships an update every 6 days, and THINA monthly. Most recently, Sony LIV was updated on November 10, 2026 and THINA on November 3, 2026.

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