Comparison

Couchgoer vs SarmaPlayer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Couchgoer

This app helps you discover what to watch across all your streaming services based on your mood. See what friends are watching and get personalized recommendations without endless scrolling.

Highlights
  • Mood-based content discovery
  • Aggregates multiple streaming services
  • See friends' viewing activity
  • Personalized recommendations
  • Universal watchlist
  • Quick pick feature
  • User ranking list
Features
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You have Netflix, Hulu, Max, Disney+, Prime, Peacock, Paramount+, Apple TV+… and somehow nothing to watch. Couchgoer fixes that. Tell us your mood, see what your friends are watching, and get a recommendation in seconds — not after 45 minutes of scrolling through thumbnails. Couchgoer is the easiest way to discover what to watch across all your streaming services. Whether you're looking for something for date night, a lazy Sunday binge, or background noise while you cook — just pick a mood and go. No film degree required. See what your friends are watching and loving right now. Follow their activity, react to their picks, and build watchlists together. The best recommendations have always come from people you trust, not an algorithm guessing what you'd like based on the fact you watched The Office six years ago. FEATURES: Mood-based discovery — Pick how you're feeling, get something to watch All your services in one place — Netflix, Hulu, Max, Disney+, and more Friends activity — See what people you know are watching right now Smart recommendations — Powered by real taste, not generic algorithms Universal watchlist — Save anything, find it across every platform Quick picks — Can't decide? Let us pick for you Your Ranking List — Next time someone asks what you're watching or what you liked? Now you have it in your hand. Couchgoer is for the 99% of people who love watching stuff but don't need to write 4-paragraph reviews about it. Just open the app, find something great, and get back to your couch.

About

SarmaPlayer

Features
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SarmaPlayer is a media player only. It does not provide, include, host, supply or sell any channels, movies or other content — you bring your own playlist. Connect the Xtream Codes or M3U playlist you already own and watch Live TV, Movies and TV Shows on iPhone and iPad, in a clean, modern interface built for the couch and the commute. FEATURES • Live TV with a built-in EPG (now & next, full guide) and instant channel zapping • Movies and TV Shows with posters, seasons, resume and "continue watching" • Favorites across channels, movies and shows • Multiple playlists — switch and refresh right on the device • Dual playback engine (AVPlayer + VLC) for wide format support, plus AirPlay and Picture in Picture • Parental controls with a PIN and adult-category hiding • English, German and Croatian BRING YOUR OWN CONTENT SarmaPlayer supplies no channels or media of any kind, and none is bundled. You are solely responsible for the playlists and sources you choose to connect and for holding the rights to the material you access through them. The app is a neutral player, like a web browser for your own streams.

Screenshots

Couchgoer4 screens
SarmaPlayer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Couchgoer at 15.1 against SarmaPlayer's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Couchgoer versus SarmaPlayer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCouchgoerSarmaPlayer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequency—Every 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB112 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperJames SemmonellaTechnabit e.U.

In-app purchases

None

Couchgoer

No in-app purchases

None

SarmaPlayer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Couchgoer free?
Couchgoer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SarmaPlayer free?
SarmaPlayer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Couchgoer or SarmaPlayer have ads?
Neither Couchgoer nor SarmaPlayer shows ads.

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