Comparison

Sony LIV vs AiduPlay

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

AiduPlay

This platform offers a wide selection of local Mizoram films and international movies dubbed in Mizo. Enjoy dual audio and subtitle options for an immersive viewing experience on your mobile devices.

Highlights
  • Stream Mizoram-produced movies
  • International films dubbed in Mizo
  • Dual audio options
  • Mizo subtitles
  • User-friendly interface
  • Watch anytime, anywhere
Features
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AiduPlay is the premier streaming platform designed for the people of Mizoram. Enjoy a vast collection of locally produced movies and international films dubbed in Mizo, with both audio and subtitles for an immersive experience. Key Features Stream high-quality Mizoram-produced movies Watch international films dubbed in Mizo with dual audio options Subtitles available for better understanding Seamless streaming with a user-friendly interface Watch anytime, anywhere With AiduPlay, entertainment is just a tap away! Experience the best of Mizoram’s film industry and beyond. Download now and start watching!

Screenshots

Sony LIV4 screens
AiduPlay4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: AiduPlay at 5.0 against Sony LIV's 4.2. AiduPlay also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 35%) and ads (none vs shown). Sony LIV's advantage is ratings volume (801 vs 4). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and AiduPlay sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AiduPlay holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sony LIV has 801 ratings behind it against 4, 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 75% of AiduPlay's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sony LIV ships an update every 6 days, AiduPlay every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Sony LIV versus AiduPlay: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSony LIVAiduPlay
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (801 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews35.3% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings801 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 6 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS1512.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size216 MB50 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperSONY PICTURES NETWORKS INDIA PVT LTDJack Vanlalthalawra

Customer experience

Sony LIV

All ratings797 ratings
Positive80.4%
Neutral1.9%
Negative17.7%
Written reviews529 reviews
Positive35.3%
Neutral5.5%
Negative59.2%

AiduPlay

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

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

AiduPlay

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Sony LIV

Subscriptions2
  • LIV Premium$7.991 Month
  • LIV Premium$49.991 Year
6 purchases

AiduPlay

One-time6
  • 500 AiduPlay Coins$9.99
  • 1000 AiduPlay Coins$18.99
  • 2000 AiduPlay Coins$39.99
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  • 3000 AiduPlay Coins$57.99
  • 5000 AiduPlay Coins$95.99
  • 10000 AiduPlay Coins$189.99

Questions

Is Sony LIV free?
Sony LIV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AiduPlay free?
AiduPlay is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Sony LIV or AiduPlay?
AiduPlay is rated higher. Sony LIV averages 4.2 out of 5 from 801 ratings, while AiduPlay averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Sony LIV or AiduPlay have ads?
Sony LIV shows ads; AiduPlay does not.
Which is updated more often, Sony LIV or AiduPlay?
Sony LIV ships an update every 6 days, and AiduPlay every 4 days. Most recently, Sony LIV was updated on November 10, 2026 and AiduPlay on October 30, 2026.

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