# Noor Play vs tabii

The clearest difference is monetization model: tabii at free with in-app purchases against Noor Play's subscription. Noor Play's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.0) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, 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 $4.99 per month and tabii sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

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 366, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 34% of Noor Play's written reviews are positive against 21% of tabii's.

Noor Play ships an update monthly, tabii every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Noor Play | tabii |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (9.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noor-play/id1313256232/reviews)** | [4.0 (366 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabii/id1668441657/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **9.3K** | 366 |
| Positive reviews | **34.1% of reviews** | 20.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 37 MB | 141 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 17.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [MITHAQ MEDIA PRODUCTION LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1313256231) | [Turkiye Radyo ve Televizyon Kurumu](https://appshunter.io/developer/509480869) |

## 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 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| إشتراك شهري تستنج | $4.99 | 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 |
| الباقة السنوية تستنج | $47.99 | 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)


### tabii

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabii/id1668441657)

Stream award-winning Turkish series, movies, documentaries, and kids' content. Discover exclusive originals and globally acclaimed shows focusing on love, bravery, and triumph. Enjoy on-demand entertainment anytime, anywhere.

**Highlights:** Exclusive original series, Award-winning Turkish shows, Movies and documentaries, Curated kids' content, Action, history, drama genres, On-demand streaming

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Reklam İçerir - Aylık | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium | $6.99 | per month |
| Basic | $49.99 | per year |
| Premium | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Excellent app with great content
- 🎥 Interesting documentaries even in English
- 👍 No major issues

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 App not compatible with devices
- 🔒 No option to cancel subscription
- 🇹🇷 Limited content for users outside Turkey
- 🔌 App not working, subscription issues
- 📺 Lack of new shows and movies

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or doesn't open
- Live streams not working
- Subscription not recognized despite payment

**Requested features**

- Add more content, especially newer shows and movies
- Improve subscription management and cancellation process
- Expand availability and content access for international users


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Noor Play free?

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

### Is tabii free?

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

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

Noor Play is rated higher. Noor Play averages 4.5 out of 5 from 9.3K ratings, while tabii averages 4.0 from 366 ratings.

### Do Noor Play or tabii have ads?

tabii shows ads; Noor Play does not.

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

Noor Play ships an update monthly, and tabii every 3 weeks. Most recently, Noor Play was updated on October 24, 2026 and tabii on October 25, 2026.

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