# SanpPlay vs elyra

The clearest difference is rating: elyra at 2.0 against SanpPlay's 1.0. elyra also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). SanpPlay's advantage is chart position (#156 vs unranked). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SanpPlay sells 22 in-app purchases, starting at $0.59 per 7 days and elyra sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $9.90 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

elyra holds the better App Store score, 2.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 13 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of SanpPlay's written reviews are positive against 13% of elyra's.

SanpPlay ships an update every 6 weeks, elyra fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 6, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SanpPlay | elyra |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sanpplay/id6756033969/reviews) | **[2.0 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elyra/id6756604361/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **13** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **12.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#156** | — |
| Size | 66 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | +17 |
| Developer | [Hubei Qinjiu Network Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1846774797) | [Changsha Ebao Network Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1839869657) |

## What reviewers say

### SanpPlay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sanpplay/id6756033969)

**Currently charting:** #156 Top Grossing · Lifestyle (US App Store)

Explore a vast library of short dramas across diverse genres, from romance to fantasy. Enjoy ad-free viewing with a user-friendly vertical format and personalized recommendations. New content is added daily, with exclusive free series for new users.

**Highlights:** Thousands of short dramas, Multiple genres available, Ad-free streaming, One-hand vertical viewing, AI-powered recommendations, Daily new content drops, Exclusive free series for new users

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

**In-app purchases (22)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Coins Pack | $0.59 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Coins Pack | $0.69 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Coins Pack | $4.90 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Coins Pack | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Coins Pack | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscribe Coin Pack | $9.90 | per 7 days |
| One Week Vip | $14.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscribe Coin Pack | $29.90 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscribe Coin Pack | $29.99 | per 7 days |
| One Month Vip | $39.99 | per month |
| Weekly Subscribe Coin Pack | $49.99 | per 7 days |
| Three Month Vip | $59.99 | per 3 months |
| Weekly VIP | $99.99 | per 7 days |
| One Year Vip | $99.99 | per year |
| Weekly Subscribe Coin Pack | $189.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Coin Pack | $189.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscribe Coin Pack | $199.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Coin Pack | $199.99 | per 7 days |
| 1000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2000 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| 3000 Coins | $29.99 | one-time |
| 6000 Coins | $59.99 | one-time |


### elyra

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elyra/id6756604361)

Stream captivating short dramas optimized for mobile viewing. Discover new stories across various genres with smooth playback and an intuitive interface. Content is regularly updated for a fresh viewing experience.

**Highlights:** Short drama streaming, Multiple genres, Mobile-optimized episodes, Smooth video playback, Intuitive interface, Regular content updates

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscribe Coin Pack | $9.90 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscribe Coin Pack | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscribe Coin Pack | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscribe Coin Pack | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscribe Coin Pack | $29.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscribe Coin Pack | $39.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscribe Coin Pack | $99.90 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscribe Coin Pack | $99.99 | per 7 days |
| Week VIP | $99.99 | per 7 days |
| 1000 coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2000 coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| 6000 coins | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SanpPlay free?

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

### Is elyra free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SanpPlay or elyra?

elyra is rated higher. SanpPlay averages 1.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while elyra averages 2.0 from 13 ratings.

### Do SanpPlay or elyra have ads?

SanpPlay shows ads; elyra does not.

### Which is updated more often, SanpPlay or elyra?

SanpPlay ships an update every 6 weeks, and elyra fortnightly. Most recently, SanpPlay was updated on September 6, 2026 and elyra on September 10, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*