# WatanFlix vs Wide

The clearest difference is rating: Wide at 4.1 against WatanFlix's 3.0. Wide also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months) and review sentiment (38% vs 21%). WatanFlix's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (313 vs 57). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Wide sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. WatanFlix asks for nothing beyond the download.

Wide holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WatanFlix has 313 ratings behind it against 57, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of WatanFlix's written reviews are positive against 38% of Wide's.

WatanFlix ships an update every 4 months, Wide every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | WatanFlix | Wide |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (313 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watanflix/id1112436149/reviews) | **[4.1 (57 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wide/id1124366719/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **313** | 57 |
| Positive reviews | 21.0% of reviews | **37.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 25 MB | 110 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 14.3 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Watan Group Network LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/916936260) | [Interactive Media Solution LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1124366718) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Wide

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wide/id1124366719)

Stream live Arabic TV channels, movies, and TV series in high definition. Enjoy premium Khaliji and Arabic content on any device, anytime, anywhere, without interruptions.

**Highlights:** Live streaming TV channels, High-definition movies, Arabic TV series, Premium Khaliji content, Cross-device compatibility, Uninterrupted viewing

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Wide Bundle Monthly | $3.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WatanFlix free?

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

### Is Wide free?

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

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

Wide is rated higher. WatanFlix averages 3.0 out of 5 from 313 ratings, while Wide averages 4.1 from 57 ratings.

### Do WatanFlix or Wide have ads?

Both WatanFlix and Wide show ads.

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

WatanFlix ships an update every 4 months, and Wide every 2 weeks. Most recently, WatanFlix was updated on October 24, 2026 and Wide on October 24, 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.*