# Sony LIV vs Ticketalay

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ticketalay at none against Sony LIV's 2. Ticketalay also leads on ads (none vs shown). Sony LIV's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (35% vs 9%). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

Sony LIV ships an update every 6 days, Ticketalay every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sony LIV | Ticketalay |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (790 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sony-liv/id587794258/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **790** | — |
| Positive reviews | **35.4% of reviews** | 8.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 216 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SONY PICTURES NETWORKS INDIA PVT LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/580137932) | [PAC THEATRE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1730452409) |

## 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


### Ticketalay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ticketalay/id6477772996)

Discover and engage with a wide range of Marathi entertainment, including plays, concerts, films, and cultural festivals. This app serves as a dedicated platform for the Marathi community to connect with their vibrant cultural scene.

**Highlights:** Marathi play listings, Concert schedules, Film releases, Cultural festival information, Community-focused platform, Event promotion

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sony LIV free?

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

### Is Ticketalay free?

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

### Do Sony LIV or Ticketalay have ads?

Sony LIV shows ads; Ticketalay does not.

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

Sony LIV ships an update every 6 days, and Ticketalay every 3 months. Most recently, Sony LIV was updated on November 1, 2026 and Ticketalay 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.*