# Sony LIV vs Hindi Devotional

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hindi Devotional at 100% against Sony LIV's 35%. Hindi Devotional also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). Sony LIV's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 22 months) and ratings volume (784 vs 2). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sony LIV sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per year. Hindi Devotional asks for nothing beyond the download.

Hindi Devotional holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sony LIV has 784 ratings behind it against 2, 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 100% of Hindi Devotional's.

Sony LIV ships an update every 6 days, Hindi Devotional every 22 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sony LIV | Hindi Devotional |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (784 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sony-liv/id587794258/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hindi-devotional/id907943400/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **784** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 35.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 22 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 220 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15 | 15.0 |
| 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) | [Bharath Muthyala](https://appshunter.io/developer/813685574) |

## 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


### Hindi Devotional

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hindi-devotional/id907943400)

Access a vast collection of Hindu devotional songs and prayers, including numerous Sahasranamas and Stotras. Enjoy reading lyrics in both English and Hindi, with the ability to easily switch between languages. This app aims to bring inner peace and tranquility through devotional content.

**Highlights:** Extensive collection of Sahasranamas and Stotras, Lyrics available in English and Hindi, Easy language switching, Reading and listening functionalities, Focus on inner peace and devotion

**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 Hindi Devotional free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sony LIV or Hindi Devotional?

Hindi Devotional is rated higher. Sony LIV averages 4.2 out of 5 from 784 ratings, while Hindi Devotional averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Sony LIV or Hindi Devotional have ads?

Sony LIV shows ads; Hindi Devotional does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sony LIV or Hindi Devotional?

Sony LIV ships an update every 6 days, and Hindi Devotional every 22 months. Most recently, Sony LIV was updated on October 24, 2026 and Hindi Devotional on October 24, 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.*