# Noor Play vs شباب TV

The clearest difference is rating: Noor Play at 4.5 against شباب TV's 2.3. Noor Play also leads on ratings volume (9.3K vs 3). شباب TV's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Noor Play sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and شباب TV sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Noor Play holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Noor Play has 9.3K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Noor Play ships an update monthly, شباب TV every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Noor Play | شباب TV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (9.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noor-play/id1313256232/reviews)** | [2.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv/id1489601850/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **9.3K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 34.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 37 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **10.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MITHAQ MEDIA PRODUCTION LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1313256231) | [Apps2you](https://appshunter.io/developer/1489601849) |

## What reviewers say

### Noor Play

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noor-play/id1313256232)

A streaming service offering a wide variety of TV shows and movies curated for family values. Enjoy ad-free, HD content with Arabic and English subtitles, available for offline viewing.  Subscription provides access to fresh content and a safe viewing experience for all ages.

**Highlights:** Family-safe curated content, Ad-free streaming, Offline downloads, HD quality playback, Arabic and English subtitles, Personalized watchlists, Cross-device viewing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Account (Monthly) | $6.99 | per month |
| Premium Account (Monthly) | $6.99 | per month |
| Premium Account (Quarterly) | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium Account (Quarterly) | $12.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium Account (Half Yearly) | $24.99 | per 6 months |
| Premium Yearly (Promotional) | $47.99 | per year |
| Premium Account (Yearly) | $69.99 | per year |
| Premium Account (Yearly) | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great platform
- 🎬 Excellent drama HD and perfect translation
- 🎥 Enjoying a Great app love it amazing picture Amazing sound Great translation
- 🛠️ Excellent job keep going
- 🤩 Best app for the family and even kids

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔌 Can't connect to TV
- 🐛 Keeps bugging, All time stops
- 🛑 Dump app hardly works, Always asks for QR code, Takes ages to download
- 🚫 No English subtitles
- 💰 Monthly subscription ends abruptly, Unfair pricing

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues, Unable to access account
- Playback problems, Freezing and crashing
- Incompatibility with certain devices and platforms

**Requested features**

- Add English subtitles
- Improve app performance and stability
- Introduce user profiles and episode tracking
- Add Chromecast/AirPlay support
- Expand platform availability (smart TVs, game consoles)


### شباب TV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv/id1489601850)

Stream live Arabic music videos 24/7 and access on-demand content. Engage with a community through chat features and manage your profile and points within a digital wallet.

**Highlights:** 24/7 live streaming, Video on Demand (VOD), Live chat functionality, VIP messaging options, Referral program, Points-based wallet system

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic | $1.99 | one-time |
| Standard | $3.99 | one-time |
| Premium | $6.99 | one-time |
| Elite | $8.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Noor Play free?

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

### Is شباب TV free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Noor Play or شباب TV?

Noor Play is rated higher. Noor Play averages 4.5 out of 5 from 9.3K ratings, while شباب TV averages 2.3 from 3 ratings.

### Do Noor Play or شباب TV have ads?

Neither Noor Play nor شباب TV shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Noor Play or شباب TV?

Noor Play ships an update monthly, and شباب TV every 4 days. Most recently, Noor Play was updated on November 4, 2026 and شباب TV on November 3, 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.*