Comparison

Sony LIV vs Durlabh Darshan

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Sony LIV

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
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Experience the best entertainment, all in one place. Sony Liv brings you premium originals, Live Sports, Binge-worthy TV Shows and blockbuster movies. With Sony LIV, you can enjoy: Content in 11+ Indian Regional Languages including Hindi, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Bengali and Kannada. Evergreen TV Shows, Entertainment packed Original Series, Incredible South Asian and Hollywood Movies, and Live Sports and matches. Diverse Genres including Thrillers, Action, Romance, Comedy, Historical Drama, Reality Shows, & Science Fiction. Web Series: From mind-bending thrillers and heartwarming stories to Historical dramas and laugh-out-loud comedies, explore the latest and most popular Indian series on our web series app. - The Legend of Karna - Perfect Family - Undekhi: The Final Battle - Gullak Season 5 - Freedom at Midnight - Maharani - Kuttram Purindhavan - Real Kashmir football Club - The 4.5 Gang - The Hunt - The Rajiv Gandhi Assassination Case - Scam 1992 - Adrishyam - Rocket Boys - Tanaav - Uff... Ye Love Hai Mushkil - Chamak - Scam 2003 - The Telgi Story - Waking of a Nation - Bada Naam Karenge …and more Movies: Looking for action, romance, drama, or comedy Indian Films? Whether it's Bollywood, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Gujarati or Malayalam movies, Sony LIV has something for everyone on the OTT cinema platform! - Pallichattambi - Balti - Athiradi - Karakkam - Madhuvidhu - Baby Girl - Sitaare Zameen Par - Laalo - Kalamkaval - Mirage - Alappuzha Gymkhana - Narivetta - Marco - Bougainvillea - Rekhachithram - Bramayugam - 2018 - Toby - Por Thozhil - Hawa - Bromance - Churuli - Adiyae - Salute - Maranamass - Haami 2 - Maanaadu …and more TV Shows: Catch the latest episodes of popular Indian TV shows across mind-bending, dramatic, & classic favorites on the OTT platform. - Hastinapur ke Veer - CID - Crime Patrol - Wagle Ki Duniya - Iru Dhuruvam - Dil Diyaan Gallaan - Barsaatein - Pratishodh - Zunj Astitvachi - Hui Gumm Yaadein – Ek Doctor, Do Zindagiyaan …and more Reality Shows: Enjoy the perfect blend of dance, singing, & comedy, featuring thrilling competitive shows where talent, creativity, and humor shine in every episode of these Popular TV shows. - Wheel of Fortune - Shark Tank India (New Season) - MasterChef India (New Season) - India's Got Talent - Indian Idol - Maharashtrachi Hasya Jatra - Super Dancer S5 - India’s Best Dancer S5 - Superstar Singer S3 - Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC) …and more Hollywood: Enjoy a wide range of blockbuster English movies, all in one place! - Pixels - The Pope's Exorcist - Planet Earth III - The Woman King - A Man Called Otto - Bicentennial Man - Groundhog Day - Close Encounters Of The Third Kind (Director’s Cut) - The Invitation - Don't Breathe 2 ... and more. Kids Section: Make childhood unforgettable with a fantastic mix of live-action and animated content, especially curated for kids! Enjoy beloved shows like Baalveer, thrilling movies like Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse, and delightful stories such as Gopal Bhau, Gulte Mama, and many more! Sports: Never miss a moment! Sony LIV brings you live coverage of global sports events like Live Cricket, Football, Tennis, Racing, Hockey, Kho Kho, Wrestling, MMA, Archery, Golf and Chess. - India Tour of New Zealand 2026 - India Tour of Sri Lanka 2026 - ACC Women's Asia Cup 2026 ... and more Sony LIV has several app versions & through these versions Sony LIV is available across multiple geographies. The app’s offering & the personal data that it collects differs for each country that it has a presence in. Sony LIV’s region-specific privacy policy provides an understanding of the nature of personal data being collected, lawful basis for data processing, data storage, retention & other privacy practices of Sony LIV. For more clarity, Do read the Privacy Policy as available on Sony LIV in your region. We also encourage you to read the Terms of Use.

About

Durlabh Darshan

Experience daily temple rituals, live darshan, and devotional content from revered Indian temples. Explore deities in augmented reality and immerse yourself in sacred spaces with virtual reality.

Highlights
  • Daily Shringar and Aarti
  • Live temple darshan
  • Bhakti Reels
  • Augmented Reality deities
  • Virtual Reality temple tours
Features
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Durlabh Darshan brings spirituality closer to you with live temple darshan, devotional bhajans, aartis, mantras, and sacred spiritual experiences right on your mobile device. Bring the temple home. Durlabh Darshan opens the doors of India's most sacred shrines - Kashi Vishwanath, Omkareshwar, Trimbakeshwar, Maa Sharda Shakti Peeth and more - straight to your phone. Watch live Aarti, daily Shringar and rare Garbh Griha darshan in breathtaking 3D, AR and immersive VR. No queues. No crowds. Just pure bhakti, anytime, anywhere. DAILY LIVE DARSHAN & AARTI - Live Shringar and Aarti from 14+ revered temples - Witness Bhasm Aarti, Shayan Aarti and other rare rituals - Never miss a moment with full-screen Aarti alarms RARE TEMPLES, ONE APP - Jyotirlingas, Shakti Peeths and ancient mandirs across India - Kashi Vishwanath, Kedarnath, Omkareshwar, Trimbakeshwar, Sharda Devi and more - Step inside the sanctum sanctorum (Garbh Griha) virtually IMMERSIVE 3D, AR & VR - 360 degree VR darshan from inside the temple - Augmented Reality deities right in your puja room - Premium 3D Virtual Abhishek for 12+ temples: perform sacred rituals with your own hands SACRED RITUAL REMINDERS - Personalized full-screen Aarti alarms for your chosen deity - One-tap entry into live darshan the moment curtains open - Custom alerts synced with real temple timings MORE THAN DARSHAN - Soulful Bhakti Reels and devotional shorts - 3D theatre with spiritual stories and devotional series - Aaj Ke Darshan daily status: share blessings with family - Global Bhakti quiz competitions WHY DEVOTEES LOVE DURLABH DARSHAN - Perfect for elders, NRIs and busy schedules: devotion never pauses - Online streaming and offline viewing supported - HD and SD quality for every device - Trusted by 2 lakh+ devotees worldwide Subscribe to unlock premium VR darshan, exclusive aartis and the full library of sacred rituals. Download Durlabh Darshan today and let the divine come to you. Har Har Mahadev | Jai Mata Di | Jai Shri Ram Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://store.durlabhdarshan.com/pages/privacy-policy-1

Screenshots

Sony LIV4 screens
Durlabh Darshan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Durlabh Darshan at 92% against Sony LIV's 35%. Durlabh Darshan also leads on rating (4.4 vs 4.2). Sony LIV's advantage is ratings volume (790 vs 7) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Sony LIV sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per year and Durlabh Darshan sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Durlabh Darshan holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sony LIV has 790 ratings behind it against 7, 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 92% of Durlabh Darshan's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Sony LIV versus Durlabh Darshan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSony LIVDurlabh Darshan
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (790 ratings)4.4 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews35.4% of reviews92.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings790 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 6 daysEvery 6 days
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size216 MB381 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperSONY PICTURES NETWORKS INDIA PVT LTDTechXR Innovations Private Limited

Customer experience

Sony LIV

All ratings789 ratings
Positive80.5%
Neutral1.8%
Negative17.7%
Written reviews528 reviews
Positive35.4%
Neutral5.5%
Negative59.1%

Durlabh Darshan

All ratings7 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews78 reviews
Positive92.3%
Neutral2.6%
Negative5.1%

User reviews

Sony LIV

From 790 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Durlabh Darshan

From 7 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 😇 Immersive spiritual experience
  • 🏠 Devotion at home
  • ✨ Highly recommended for elders
  • 👍 User-friendly interface
  • 🖼️ Good video quality

Room to improve

  • 🗣️ Commentary only in Hindi
  • 📉 Limited content
  • ⏳ No new content updates
  • 💰 Premium price not justified
  • 📞 No support

Bugs and requests

Sony LIV

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Automatic volume increase issue
  • Incomplete episode uploads
  • Inability to unsubscribe
  • Login and account management problems

Requested features

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

Durlabh Darshan

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App not working on iPhone 13
  • App hangs and closes
  • Not working, requires restart
  • AR not working
  • VR not working

Requested features

5 requests
  • Include South Indian languages
  • Add more temples and new content
  • Add Vaishno Devi, Vrindavan, Haridwar content
  • Add Vrindavan
  • Add non-VR viewing option

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Sony LIV

Subscriptions3
  • WWE Yearly Pack$3.491 Year
  • LIV Premium$7.991 Month
  • LIV Premium$49.991 Year
5 purchases

Durlabh Darshan

Subscriptions5
  • Monthly Premium$0.991 Month
  • DurlabhDarshan yearly subscription.$2.993 Months
  • Quarterly Plan (Premium 2D + 3D VR)$6.993 Months
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  • Yearly Plan (Standard 2D + 3D VR)$9.991 Year
  • DurlabhDarshan yearly subscription.$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Sony LIV free?
Sony LIV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Durlabh Darshan free?
Durlabh Darshan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Sony LIV or Durlabh Darshan?
Durlabh Darshan is rated higher. Sony LIV averages 4.2 out of 5 from 790 ratings, while Durlabh Darshan averages 4.4 from 7 ratings.
Do Sony LIV or Durlabh Darshan have ads?
Both Sony LIV and Durlabh Darshan show ads.
Which is updated more often, Sony LIV or Durlabh Darshan?
Sony LIV ships an update every 6 days, and Durlabh Darshan every 6 days. Most recently, Sony LIV was updated on November 1, 2026 and Durlabh Darshan on October 30, 2026.

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