WhatToWatch vs SarmaPlayer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
WhatToWatch
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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 ā 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
SarmaPlayer
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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 ā 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 ā 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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. WhatToWatch sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. SarmaPlayer asks for nothing beyond the download.
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.
| Parameter | WhatToWatch | SarmaPlayer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days ā better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No ā better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 112 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Steffen Weintraub | Technabit e.U. |
In-app purchases
WhatToWatch
- Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
- Pro Yearly$14.991 Year
SarmaPlayer
No in-app purchases









