# SofaPlay vs Up Next

The clearest difference is rating: SofaPlay at 4.5 against Up Next's 3.0. SofaPlay also leads on ratings volume (33 vs 1) and iOS requirement (10.3 vs 26.0). Up Next's advantage is review sentiment (67% vs 25%) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SofaPlay sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Up Next asks for nothing beyond the download.

SofaPlay holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SofaPlay has 33 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 25% of SofaPlay's written reviews are positive against 67% of Up Next's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

SofaPlay ships an update monthly, Up Next every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SofaPlay | Up Next |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sofaplay/id684463024/reviews)** | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/up-next-podcast-client/id6477821584/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **33** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 28 MB | 135 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.3** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fabian Pimminger](https://appshunter.io/developer/516567851) | [Holger Krupp](https://appshunter.io/developer/362806171) |

## What reviewers say

### SofaPlay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sofaplay/id684463024)

Stream photos and videos from your iOS device to your Smart TV wirelessly. This app connects your iPhone, iPad, or iPod to your TV, allowing you to instantly display media on the big screen without complex setup. It supports devices with UPnP/DLNA standards, including most modern TVs and some Blu-Ray players.

**Highlights:** Wireless media streaming, Connects iOS devices to Smart TVs, Instant display of photos and videos, iTunes file transfer support, UPnP/DLNA compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SofaPlay Pro | $2.99 | one-time |


### Up Next

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/up-next-podcast-client/id6477821584)

This podcast client offers smart chapter skipping, private on-device transcription, and robust queue management. Enjoy offline downloads, chapter-aware playback, and seamless integration with CarPlay and Siri Shortcuts. It prioritizes user control and privacy with no data collection or ads.

**Highlights:** Smart chapter skipping with keyword rules, Private on-device transcription, Powerful queue management, Chapter-aware playback, Offline downloads, CarPlay and Siri Shortcuts support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, SharePlay, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SofaPlay free?

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

### Is Up Next free?

Up Next is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SofaPlay or Up Next?

SofaPlay is rated higher. SofaPlay averages 4.5 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while Up Next averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do SofaPlay or Up Next have ads?

Neither SofaPlay nor Up Next shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SofaPlay or Up Next?

SofaPlay ships an update monthly, and Up Next every 3 days. Most recently, SofaPlay was updated on November 1, 2026 and Up Next on November 8, 2026.

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