# Noor Play vs Joy Awards

The clearest difference is rating: Noor Play at 4.5 against Joy Awards's 4.0. Noor Play also leads on ratings volume (9.3K vs 444). Joy Awards's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and review sentiment (59% vs 34%). On price, ads 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. Joy Awards asks for nothing beyond the download.

Noor Play holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Noor Play has 9.3K ratings behind it against 444, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 34% of Noor Play's written reviews are positive against 59% of Joy Awards's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Noor Play ships an update monthly, Joy Awards every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Noor Play | Joy Awards |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (9.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noor-play/id1313256232/reviews)** | [4.0 (444 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/joy-awards/id1583000494/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **9.3K** | 444 |
| Positive reviews | 34.0% of reviews | **58.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 37 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **13.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MITHAQ MEDIA PRODUCTION LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1313256231) | [MBC Group](https://appshunter.io/developer/387763189) |

## 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)


### Joy Awards

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/joy-awards/id1583000494)

This app allows fans to nominate and vote for their favorite stars and releases across various categories including music, cinema, series, sports, and influencers. Participate in two phases: nominate your favorites and then vote for the top contenders to help decide the winners of the annual awards ceremony.

**Highlights:** Fan nominations, Fan voting, Music awards, Cinema awards, Series awards, Sports awards, Influencer awards

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use app
- ✨ Good app
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🚀 Professional and improved version
- 👍 Good app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Voting is not counted
- 👎 Rigged awards show and app
- 👎 App is slow
- 👎 App is very slow
- 👎 Voting is reset

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot vote
- App keeps logging out
- Black screen on app launch
- Voting resets multiple times

**Requested features**

- Allow changing votes
- Limit voting to a select group


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Noor Play free?

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

### Is Joy Awards free?

Joy Awards is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Noor Play or Joy Awards?

Noor Play is rated higher. Noor Play averages 4.5 out of 5 from 9.3K ratings, while Joy Awards averages 4.0 from 444 ratings.

### Do Noor Play or Joy Awards have ads?

Neither Noor Play nor Joy Awards shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Noor Play or Joy Awards?

Noor Play ships an update monthly, and Joy Awards every 9 days. Most recently, Noor Play was updated on October 30, 2026 and Joy Awards on October 30, 2026.

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