# Bioscope+ vs Mahfil

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Mahfil at 92% against Bioscope+'s 12%. Mahfil also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.5). Bioscope+'s advantage is ratings volume (252 vs 59). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bioscope+ sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Mahfil sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 3 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Mahfil holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 252 and 59 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 12% of Bioscope+'s written reviews are positive against 92% of Mahfil's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bioscope+ | Mahfil |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.5 (252 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bioscope-plus/id1298500199/reviews) | **[4.8 (59 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mahfil/id6480132650/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **252** | 59 |
| Positive reviews | 12.0% of reviews | **92.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 54 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Grameenphone Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/770934899) | [Halalz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1669467775) |

## What reviewers say

### Bioscope+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bioscope-plus/id1298500199)

This app consolidates movies, series, live TV, and shorts from multiple local and international streaming partners into a single, unified platform. Enjoy a redesigned interface with smart content discovery and a seamless subscription and playback experience.

**Highlights:** All-in-one streaming from multiple OTTs, Movies, series, live TV, and shorts library, Smart content discovery and recommendations, Unified subscription and playback, Brand-new, modern interface

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 30 Days Unlimited Video | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1 Year Unlimited Video | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Awesome application for Video Watching
- 👍 First Bangladeshi streaming service
- 👍 Clean Design and Awesome Content
- 👍 Amazing service
- 👍 Good apps

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😞 Buffering issues during live streams
- 😞 App crashes frequently
- 😞 No sound issues
- 😞 Login problems
- 😞 Payment issues

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen missing on iPad
- Can’t login
- Cast doesn’t work
- Not able to connect with TV
- Rented movie needs to be rented again

**Requested features**

- Apple TV app availability
- Chromecast support
- Android TV app availability
- More live TV channels
- More content (web series, movies)


### Mahfil

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mahfil/id6480132650)

This Islamic social media platform offers a curated collection of religious content, including lectures, recitations, and hadith. Engage with a community, enjoy halal entertainment, and stay connected to your faith with features like live streams and prayer reminders.

**Highlights:** Halal Islamic content, Waz lectures, Nasheed and Quran recitation, Hadith videos, Live streams, Save and download videos, Daily salat reminder, Social media interaction

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Three Month Package | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| Half Yearly Package | $20.99 | per 6 months |
| Yearly Package | $31.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bioscope+ free?

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

### Is Mahfil free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bioscope+ or Mahfil?

Mahfil is rated higher. Bioscope+ averages 1.5 out of 5 from 252 ratings, while Mahfil averages 4.8 from 59 ratings.

### Do Bioscope+ or Mahfil have ads?

Neither Bioscope+ nor Mahfil shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bioscope+ or Mahfil?

Bioscope+ ships an update monthly, and Mahfil monthly. Most recently, Bioscope+ was updated on October 20, 2026 and Mahfil on October 22, 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.*