Comparison

WhatToWatch vs SarmaPlayer

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

Head to head
About

WhatToWatch

Features
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WhatToWatch makes it effortless to decide what to watch next. Swipe through movies and TV shows, save the ones that catch your eye, and instantly see where to stream them. No more endless scrolling through Netflix wondering what to watch. FEATURES • Swipe through trending movies and TV shows • Save titles to Watch Later or mark as already seen • See exactly which streaming services carry each title • Filter by genre — Action, Comedy, Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi and more • Tap any title for full details, cast, and streaming links • Rate and organise your personal library • Undo any accidental swipe GO PRO • Unlimited daily swipes • Save unlimited titles • Ad-free experience • Rate and organize your library Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/whattowatch-app/home

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

WhatToWatch4 screens
SarmaPlayer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SarmaPlayer at none against WhatToWatch's 2. WhatToWatch's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. WhatToWatch sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. SarmaPlayer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WhatToWatch ships an update every 2 days, SarmaPlayer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
WhatToWatch versus SarmaPlayer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWhatToWatchSarmaPlayer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB112 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperSteffen WeintraubTechnabit e.U.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

WhatToWatch

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$14.991 Year
None

SarmaPlayer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WhatToWatch free?
WhatToWatch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SarmaPlayer free?
SarmaPlayer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do WhatToWatch or SarmaPlayer have ads?
Neither WhatToWatch nor SarmaPlayer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WhatToWatch or SarmaPlayer?
WhatToWatch ships an update every 2 days, and SarmaPlayer every 3 weeks. Most recently, WhatToWatch was updated on November 5, 2026 and SarmaPlayer on November 10, 2026.

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