Sjónvarp Símans vs Side+
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Sjónvarp Símans
Stream live TV channels, watch movies, kids' content, and TV shows on your iOS device. Utilize time-shifting features and access previously rented content. Requires an active Siminn TV service subscription.
- Live TV channel streaming
- On-demand movies and shows
- Kids' content library
- Time-shifting functionality
- Access to rented content
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Sæktu þér Sjónvarp Símans appið og fáðu aðgang að ótakmarkaðri skemmtun! Horfðu á Sjónvarp Símans Premium á netinu, hvar og hvenær sem er. Hlaðborð af kvikmyndum, sjónvarpsþáttum, barnaefni og íþróttaefni. Haltu utan um uppáhalds efnið þitt á einum stað. Með Sjónvarp Símans appinu færðu aðgang að öllum helstu sjónvarps- og útvarpsstöðvum landsins, bæði í beinni og uppsöfnuðu efni. Appið er aðgengilegt í síma, tölvu, spjaldtölvu eða Apple TV. Til að nota appið þarftu virkan aðgang að Sjónvarpsþjónustu Símans. Þú getur stofnað aðgang á þjónustuvefnum með rafrænum skilríkjum og skráð þig svo inn í appið.
Side+
Access exclusive content, behind-the-scenes footage, and interactive Q&A sessions from popular creators. Engage with a global community and participate in unique challenges and events.
- Exclusive weekly episodes
- Behind-the-scenes content
- Exclusive podcast access
- Weekly Q&A segments
- Exclusive challenges and events
- Private Zoom calls
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Side+ brings you exclusive Sidemen videos every single week completely ad-free, and you can watch over 1,000 videos right now FOR FREE. Download the app, sign-up for our 3-Day free trial and enjoy. But what's ACTUALLY on Side+? Friday: SIDECAST - Our podcast we usually film on set Saturday: SIDE+ SATURDAYS - Our flagship show where the Sidemen are thrown into different challenges Sunday: BEHIND THE SCENES & SIDEMEN SUNDAY - Hate watching ads on YouTube? We upload our main Sidemen Sundays to have the perfect viewing - then find out how the video was created directly after with our BTS We also have FILMS with special documentaries from our Charity Match games and Reality Shows! And then we have our special additional series, such as SIDE HUSTLE where the Sidemen try unique jobs for the day, SIDELESS MONDAYS where guest creators re-create our videos Sidemen videos. To access all features and content you can subscribe to Side+ on a monthly or yearly basis with an auto-renewing subscription right inside the app.* Pricing can vary by region and will be confirmed before purchase in the app. In app subscriptions will automatically renew at the end of their cycle. * All payments will be paid through your iTunes Account and may be managed under Account Settings after the initial payment. Subscription payments will automatically renew unless deactivated at least 24-hours before the end of the current cycle. Your account will be charged for renewal at least 24-hours prior to the end of the current cycle. Cancellations are incurred by disabling auto-renewal. Terms of Service: https://watch.sideplus.com/tos Privacy Policy: https://watch.sideplus.com/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Side+ at 96% against Sjónvarp Símans's 17%. Side+ also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (7.1K vs 52). Sjónvarp Símans's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Side+ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Sjónvarp Símans asks for nothing beyond the download.
Side+ holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Side+ has 7.1K ratings behind it against 52, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of Sjónvarp Símans's written reviews are positive against 96% of Side+'s.
Sjónvarp Símans ships an update every 2 weeks, Side+ every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sjónvarp Símans | Side+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (52 ratings) | 4.9 (7.1K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 16.7% of reviews | 96.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 52 | 7.1K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 86 MB | 67 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Síminn | Sidemen Entertainment Limited |
Customer experience
Sjónvarp Símans
Side+
Bugs and requests
Sjónvarp Símans
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Side+
Reported bugs
2 issues- Full-screen mode issues (video pausing)
- Resume feature not always accurate
Requested features
3 requests- Add ability to sort/filter content by date or category
- Improve video playback controls (e.g. seek, pause)
- Add subtitles/closed captions for accessibility
In-app purchases
Sjónvarp Símans
No in-app purchases
Side+
- Side+ Monthly$9.991 Month
- Side+ Yearly$99.991 Year
