ArabCast vs PMG TV
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ArabCast
This app allows users to stream live TV channels from provided links on their iPhone or iPad. It integrates with Google Cast for seamless viewing on a television screen. Enjoy your favorite live programming directly on your TV.
- Live TV streaming
- Supports channel list URLs
- Chromecast integration
- Watch on TV screen
- Recently watched history
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ArabCast Player is the best live TV player on the market. *** Updated to fix issues with Chromecast and withe recently watched *** Install the app on your iPhone or iPad, enter the link to the channel list you want, and use it to watch your favorite live TV programming. Use your Google Cast to watch the channels on your TV screen. Simply tap on the Cast button, select your TV, and enjoy.
PMG TV
Access a wide range of Egyptian and Arab films, series, and TV shows. Discover captivating narratives and high-quality productions designed to entertain diverse tastes. Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of Arab entertainment.
- Egyptian and Arab cinema
- Diverse array of programs
- High-quality productions
- Thrilling dramas
- Hilarious comedies
- Heartwarming tales
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PMG is your gateway to captivating narratives across all screens. As a trailblazing production company, PMG takes you on a journey through a rich tapestry of entertainment, spotlighting the latest and greatest in Egyptian and Arab cinema, series, and TV shows. Unleash your imagination with our diverse array of programs, films, and series, meticulously crafted to set new standards of quality and innovation. Whether you're in the mood for thrilling dramas, hilarious comedies, or heartwarming tales, PMG has something for every taste. Prepare to be spellbound as we bring you compelling narratives that resonate deeply, leaving you craving for more. With PMG, immerse yourself in the vibrant world of Arab entertainment, where every story is a masterpiece waiting to be explored.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: PMG TV at 13.0 against ArabCast's 18.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ArabCast ships an update monthly, PMG TV every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | ArabCast | PMG TV |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (7 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 61.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | VidOpt LLC | mostafa ayman |
Customer experience
ArabCast
PMG TV
Bugs and requests
ArabCast
Reported bugs
33 issues- Channels not working
- Subscription for nothing
- Doesn't work with IPTV smarter PRO
- Stole money, no passcode
- Black screen on orientation change
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- Full screen glitch
- Many channels not working
- Casting not working properly
- Logged out after 1 month
- Cannot login anymore
- No reset password option
- No sound after update
- App doesn't work after iOS 18 update
- Always doesn't work
- Kicks out when trying to pay
- Channels keep skipping
- Stopped working after update
- Cannot renew subscription from app
- Option no longer available after update
- List goes to beginning by itself
- Search feature not working
- Searching feature not working properly
- App gets you out to the beginning
- Channels list not stable
- Always hangs and reloads
- Won't play in background on AirPlay
- Bad streaming
- Always buffering
- No cast button on iOS
- Annoying bug: list jumps to top
- Cannot select channels from bottom
- Missing some famous Egyptian channels
- Some channels don't work
Requested features
16 requests- Apple TV app
- Add Canadian channels
- Add bein sport maxs
- Improve TV cast
- Add favourite function
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- Add categories for channels
- Add search functionality
- Add mirroring option for Apple TV
- Add Lebanese channels
- Add sport channels
- Add Egyptian channels
- Add Bein Sport HD channels
- Add more channels
- Organise channels by genre
- Introduce favourites button
- Add Samsung Smart TV app
PMG TV
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
ArabCast
No in-app purchases
PMG TV
No in-app purchases
