# Noor Play vs Cinemate

The clearest difference is rating: Noor Play at 4.5 against Cinemate's 2.7. Noor Play also leads on ratings volume (9.3K vs 11). Cinemate's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (every 3 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 Cinemate sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Noor Play holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Noor Play has 9.3K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 34% of Noor Play's written reviews are positive against 50% of Cinemate's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Noor Play ships an update monthly, Cinemate every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Noor Play | Cinemate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (9.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noor-play/id1313256232/reviews)** | [2.7 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cinemate/id1532475295/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **9.3K** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 34.0% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 37 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MITHAQ MEDIA PRODUCTION LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1313256231) | [Appoly Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1382213319) |

## 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)


### Cinemate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cinemate/id1532475295)

Easily decide on movies with friends using a swipe-based system. Compare your choices and discover where films are available to stream.

**Highlights:** Swipe-based movie selection, Compare watchlists with friends, QR code and share link comparison, Streaming availability lookup, Watchlist management

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Noor Play free?

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

### Is Cinemate free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Noor Play or Cinemate?

Noor Play is rated higher. Noor Play averages 4.5 out of 5 from 9.3K ratings, while Cinemate averages 2.7 from 11 ratings.

### Do Noor Play or Cinemate have ads?

Neither Noor Play nor Cinemate shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Noor Play or Cinemate?

Noor Play ships an update monthly, and Cinemate every 3 days. Most recently, Noor Play was updated on November 7, 2026 and Cinemate 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.*