# Sony LIV vs Pixie

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pixie at 100% against Sony LIV's 36%. Pixie also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.6 vs 4.2). Sony LIV's advantage is ratings volume (765 vs 40). On price, update cadence, 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 Pixie sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pixie holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sony LIV has 765 ratings behind it against 40, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of Sony LIV's written reviews are positive against 100% of Pixie's.

Sony LIV ships an update every 6 days, Pixie weekly. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sony LIV | Pixie |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (765 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sony-liv/id587794258/reviews) | **[4.6 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixie-raise-creative-thinkers/id6737147663/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **765** | 40 |
| Positive reviews | 35.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 216 MB | 156 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) | [Fabletronic Technologies Pvt Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1822486211) |

## 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


### Pixie

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixie-raise-creative-thinkers/id6737147663)

Create personalized audio stories where your child is the hero. Weave in their name, friends, and favorite characters, along with life lessons like kindness or bravery. Enjoy screen-free, immersive storytelling designed to relax, imagine, and learn.

**Highlights:** Personalized audio stories with child as hero, Inclusion of child's name and friends, Life lessons woven into narratives, Screen-free listening experience, Calming narration and music, Stories from diverse cultures and mythology

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plus | $4.99 | per month |
| Super | $6.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sony LIV free?

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

### Is Pixie free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sony LIV or Pixie?

Pixie is rated higher. Sony LIV averages 4.2 out of 5 from 765 ratings, while Pixie averages 4.6 from 40 ratings.

### Do Sony LIV or Pixie have ads?

Sony LIV shows ads; Pixie does not.

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

Sony LIV ships an update every 6 days, and Pixie weekly. Most recently, Sony LIV was updated on September 22, 2026 and Pixie on September 22, 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.*