txplay vs Sophiana
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
txplay
Stream live TV channels on your iOS devices with extensive control over viewing permissions and content. Enjoy multi-language support, quick channel switching, and real-time updates for a seamless viewing experience.
- Live TV streaming
- Channel search and filter
- Favorite channels
- EPG support
- Multi-language subtitles and audio
- Centralized control
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The latest addition to our software line-up, this iOS app integrates tightly with all of the channel and permission controls of tx core. tx play allows quick and extensive rollout of viewing capability without losing the ease of command and control offered by the tx core central server. tx play has all of the multi-language subtitle and audio, quick channel change and real-time updates and controls you would expect. Supported video codecs: • MPEG-2 • MPEG-4 • HEVC Supported transports: • UDP (Multicast/Unicast) • RTP • HLS • VTTP • SRT Extra features: • Channel search and filter • Favorite channels • EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) • DVB/Closed caption subtitles • Multiple audio languages • Centralised control (tx core) • Authentication (SAML/LDAP) • BISS 2 Mode 1 encryption
Sophiana
This app helps journalists, educators, and experts create engaging video content from complex ideas. It uses AI to generate concise, social-first scripts and includes a teleprompter for easy recording and sharing.
- AI-assisted scriptwriting
- Social-first script generation
- Multiple hook options
- Built-in teleprompter
- Video recording and sharing
- No ads
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Make your message matter. Sophiana is the ultimate mobile tool for journalists and experts who want to turn complex ideas into accessible, engaging video content. Whether you're breaking down the news, explaining research, or educating an audience, Sophiana helps you craft scripts that stick - with clarity and purpose. Developed in collaboration with journalist Sophia Smith Galer, Sophiana uses AI to guide you through writing concise, social-first explainer scripts tailored for platforms like TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, and LinkedIn. How it works: 1. Paste your article or work 2. Get 3 powerful hooks to choose from 3. Review a social-ready script with AI assistance 4. Use the built-in teleprompter to record your content 5. Share it with your audience - quickly and confidently Designed for: Journalists turning reporting into explainers Educators breaking down complex topics Experts sharing insights with wider audiences Non-profits and organizations telling stories that drive change No ads. Just meaningful storytelling made simple. Have any ideas or enquiries? Get in touch: sophia@viralect.com By Sophia Smith Galer Made with Leo J Barnett & James Yorke EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy:https://www.viralect.com/privacy-policy-for-sophiana Terms: https://www.viralect.com/terms-for-sophiana
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: txplay at none against Sophiana's 9. txplay also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). Sophiana's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (27 vs 1). On price, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. Sophiana sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. txplay asks for nothing beyond the download.
txplay holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sophiana has 27 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
txplay ships an update every 3 weeks, Sophiana every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on August 20, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | txplay | Sophiana |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.7 (27 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 82.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 27 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 55 MB | 67 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Techex | Viralect LTD |
Customer experience
txplay
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In-app purchases
txplay
No in-app purchases
Sophiana
- Sophiana Premium OFFER$3.991 Month
- 1 Month3 Days trial$5.991 Month
- Sophiana Pro2 variants$9.991 Month
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- Sophiana Premium Offer$19.996 Months
- Sophiana Pro7 Days trial$29.991 Year
- 6 Months3 Days trial$29.996 Months
- Sophiana Premium Limited Offer$34.991 Year
- 1 Year Premium3 Days trial$49.991 Year
