Comparison

ArabCast vs Alanbat TV

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Live TV streaming
  • Supports channel list URLs
  • Chromecast integration
  • Watch on TV screen
  • Recently watched history
Features
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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.

About

Alanbat TV

Features
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Screenshots

ArabCast4 screens
Alanbat TV4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Alanbat TV at 12.0 against ArabCast's 18.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
ArabCast versus Alanbat TV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArabCastAlanbat TV
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews61.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVidOpt LLCJORDANIAN SAUDI SATELLITE BROADCASTING COMPANY

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
Show 11 more
  • 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

Alanbat TV

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

ArabCast

No in-app purchases

None

Alanbat TV

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ArabCast free?
ArabCast is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Alanbat TV free?
Alanbat TV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ArabCast or Alanbat TV have ads?
Neither ArabCast nor Alanbat TV shows ads.

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