# Funcom vs WatanFlix

The clearest difference is price: WatanFlix at Free against Funcom's $59.99. WatanFlix also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 12) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). Funcom's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and monetization model there is nothing between them.

WatanFlix is free to download; Funcom costs $59.99 up front. Funcom sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. WatanFlix asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 2.9 for Funcom against 3.0 for WatanFlix. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 244 and 307 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 27% of Funcom's written reviews are positive against 21% of WatanFlix's.

Funcom ships an update weekly, WatanFlix every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and August 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Funcom | WatanFlix |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $59.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [2.9 (244 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/funcom/id1111184012/reviews) | **[3.0 (307 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watanflix/id1112436149/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 244 | **307** |
| Positive reviews | **26.5% of reviews** | 21.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 46 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Alsalam media group](https://appshunter.io/developer/1111184011) | [Watan Group Network LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/916936260) |

## What reviewers say

### Funcom

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/funcom/id1111184012)

Access a high-quality digital platform for family-friendly video content, including movies, plays, and series. This interactive app allows users to create profiles, watch clips, rate content, and engage with entertainment news.

**Highlights:** Family-friendly video content, Movies, plays, and series, User profiles, Rate videos, Add to favorites, Comment on content, Entertainment news

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| US$0.99 video content | $0.99 | one-time |
| $1.99 video content | $1.99 | one-time |
| $2.99 video content | $2.99 | one-time |
| $3.99 video content | $3.99 | one-time |
| 5 Wallet Points | $4.99 | one-time |
| $4.99 video content | $4.99 | one-time |
| 10 Wallet Points | $9.99 | one-time |
| $9.99 video content | $9.99 | one-time |
| $14.99 video content | $14.99 | one-time |
| 20 Wallet Points | $19.99 | one-time |
| Subscription 3 months | $29.99 | one-time |
| 50 Wallet Points | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💙 Good app for plays
- 👍 High quality content
- 👍 Good for family

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Content is paid
- ❌ Login issues
- ❌ Sound not working
- ❌ Slow performance
- ❌ Content is old

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot sign in/up
- Sound not working
- OTP code not received
- Payment issues
- Subscription renewal issues

**Requested features**

- Fix payment issues
- Make content free
- Add Apple TV version
- Add Iraq phone number support
- Make plays available on YouTube


### WatanFlix

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watanflix/id1112436149)

Stream hundreds of exclusive Arabic series and TV shows in Full HD. Enjoy an interactive and user-friendly interface to easily browse, watch, and save your favorites. All content is available for free with a simple account registration.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of exclusive Arabic series, Full HD streaming, Interactive and user-friendly interface, Add shows to favorites, Easy 3-step viewing process, Regularly updated content library

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good content library for Arabic dramas
- ⭐ User-friendly interface when working
- 🎬 Convenient streaming platform for Syrian content

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently when opening videos
- ❌ App doesn't work or constantly closes
- 🌐 Connection errors despite strong internet
- ⚠️ Frequent crashes on login/account creation
- 🔄 App freezes and hangs regularly

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when selecting or playing videos
- Login and account registration failures
- Connection error messages despite working internet
- App closes immediately upon opening
- Loading spinner appears indefinitely without loading data

**Requested features**

- Add Korean, Chinese, Turkish, and foreign dramas
- Include Egyptian, Iraqi, and Gulf content
- Add movies to the library
- Support for casting to TV
- English subtitles


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Funcom free?

Funcom costs $59.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is WatanFlix free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Funcom or WatanFlix?

WatanFlix is rated higher. Funcom averages 2.9 out of 5 from 244 ratings, while WatanFlix averages 3.0 from 307 ratings.

### Do Funcom or WatanFlix have ads?

WatanFlix shows ads; Funcom does not.

### Which is updated more often, Funcom or WatanFlix?

Funcom ships an update weekly, and WatanFlix every 4 months. Most recently, Funcom was updated on September 20, 2026 and WatanFlix on August 31, 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.*