# Sony LIV vs Durlabh Darshan

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Sony LIV | Durlabh Darshan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (790 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sony-liv/id587794258/reviews) | **[4.4 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/durlabh-darshan/id6472903121/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **790** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 35.4% of reviews | **92.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | Every 6 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 216 MB | 381 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [SONY PICTURES NETWORKS INDIA PVT LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/580137932) | [TechXR Innovations Private Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1606126753) |

## 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


### Durlabh Darshan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/durlabh-darshan/id6472903121)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $0.99 | per month |
| DurlabhDarshan yearly subscription. | $2.99 | per 3 months |
| Quarterly Plan (Premium 2D + 3D VR) | $6.99 | per 3 months |
| Yearly Plan (Standard 2D + 3D VR) | $9.99 | per year |
| DurlabhDarshan yearly subscription. | $9.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- App not working on iPhone 13
- App hangs and closes
- Not working, requires restart
- AR not working
- VR not working

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*