# Sjónvarp Símans vs Side+

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sjónvarp Símans | Side+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (52 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sjonvarp-simans/id724740942/reviews) | **[4.9 (7.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/side-plus/id1589187670/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 52 | **7.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 16.7% of reviews | **96.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 86 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Síminn](https://appshunter.io/developer/509495492) | [Sidemen Entertainment Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1589187672) |

## What reviewers say

### Sjónvarp Símans

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sjonvarp-simans/id724740942)

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.

**Highlights:** Live TV channel streaming, On-demand movies and shows, Kids' content library, Time-shifting functionality, Access to rented content

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Side+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/side-plus/id1589187670)

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.

**Highlights:** Exclusive weekly episodes, Behind-the-scenes content, Exclusive podcast access, Weekly Q&A segments, Exclusive challenges and events, Private Zoom calls

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Side+ Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Side+ Yearly | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth app experience
- 👍 Entertaining content
- 💡 Exclusive behind-the-scenes and podcasts
- 🤑 Good value for money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔍 Needs better content organization/navigation

**Reported bugs**

- Full-screen mode issues (video pausing)
- Resume feature not always accurate

**Requested features**

- Add ability to sort/filter content by date or category
- Improve video playback controls (e.g. seek, pause)
- Add subtitles/closed captions for accessibility


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sjónvarp Símans free?

Sjónvarp Símans is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Side+ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sjónvarp Símans or Side+?

Side+ is rated higher. Sjónvarp Símans averages 4.5 out of 5 from 52 ratings, while Side+ averages 4.9 from 7.1K ratings.

### Do Sjónvarp Símans or Side+ have ads?

Neither Sjónvarp Símans nor Side+ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sjónvarp Símans or Side+?

Sjónvarp Símans ships an update every 2 weeks, and Side+ every 6 weeks. Most recently, Sjónvarp Símans was updated on November 6, 2026 and Side+ on November 7, 2026.

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