Comparison

Noor Play vs JACO جاكو

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Noor Play

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
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Unlimited TV shows and more. At Noorplay we care about conservative content and family values. Every content is carefully picked and edited to suit all family members. Noor Play is a streaming service that offers a wide variety of TV shows and more. What you will like about Noor Play: - A new complete design, which has the best user experience ever. -No ads at all .As you can watch the content without any stop or interruption. -All content is available for an affordable monthly or yearly subscription fees and you can cancel at anytime. -Fresh content all the time for the most prominent series in Arabic and English subtitles. -Download offline and watch from anywhere and at anytime . -Watch your favourite content and subtitles with HD quality . -Safe and conservative content experience for the whole family members. - Create your own list by adding your favorite content for an easy access. -Search for any series, movie, show and retrieve the search results accordingly -Continue watching the episode on any device and from where it was previously stopped. - Stream unlimited movies and TV shows on your phone, tablet, laptop ,and TV. Privacy policy: https://noorplay.com/en/PrivacyPolicy Terms of use: https://noorplay.com/en/TermsOfUse Note: On our app, all the contents are paid contents except the content which we tagged as Free.

About

JACO جاكو

This social live streaming platform connects users to share moments and engage with diverse content. Explore categories like sports, gaming, music, and education, or become a content creator and stream your own live events with ease.

Highlights
  • General live streaming platform
  • Diverse content categories
  • OBS support for streaming
  • Interactive discussions and chats
  • Filters and effects for streams
  • Private and group messaging
Features
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JACO – Your Platform for General Live Streaming JACO is a social live streaming platform that brings people together in one place to share their moments and engage with diverse content — from sports and gaming to music, entertainment, business, education, and more. Your moments, your audience, your story… all in one place. Whether you’re a passionate viewer or an ambitious content creator, JACO is where you can interact, connect, and stream with ease. Explore the Categories • Sports: Enjoy watching Saudi football competitions for free, with diverse content including match analysis, sports news, and behind-the-scenes coverage of major local and international events. • Gaming: Follow professional gamers, learn new strategies, and start streaming your games with OBS support. • Music: Live concerts, emerging talents, and traditional music sessions. • Entertainment: Talk shows, interactive PK challenges, and exclusive live performances. • Business & Finance: Insights from market experts, investment opportunities, and the latest financial trends. • Culture & Education: Community and cultural discussions with experts in various fields. • …and much more. Why JACO? • A modern social platform for live streaming and short videos with diverse content. • Follow the best content creators across sports, gaming, music, entertainment, and more. • Enjoy exclusive content, interactive discussions, and both local and global talents. • Stay updated with major tournaments and events in real time. • Join interactive discussions and live voice chats. • Start your stream, create your content, and share your story. JACO Features: • Launch your live stream and engage with your audience instantly, with no conditions. • Enjoy top-quality live streaming with OBS support. • Use filters and effects to add your personal touch. • Private and group chats, voice messages, and media sharing. • Customizable profile. Share your passion, build your audience, and be part of the strongest live streaming community! Download JACO now For inquiries: contact@jaco.live

Screenshots

Noor Play4 screens
JACO جاكو4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: JACO جاكو at free with in-app purchases against Noor Play's subscription. JACO جاكو also leads on review sentiment (68% vs 34%) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Noor Play sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and JACO جاكو sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Noor Play holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9.3K and 4.2K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 34% of Noor Play's written reviews are positive against 68% of JACO جاكو's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Noor Play ships an update monthly, JACO جاكو weekly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Noor Play versus JACO جاكو: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNoor PlayJACO جاكو
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (9.3K ratings) — better4.3 (4.2K ratings)
Positive reviews34.0% of reviews67.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings9.3K — better4.2K
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB429 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperMITHAQ MEDIA PRODUCTION LIMITEDJACO ARABIAN COMPANY FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Customer experience

Noor Play

All ratings9,322 ratings
Positive86.5%
Neutral2.7%
Negative10.8%
Written reviews329 reviews
Positive34.0%
Neutral10.3%
Negative55.6%

JACO جاكو

All ratings4,232 ratings
Positive81.8%
Neutral2.8%
Negative15.4%
Written reviews257 reviews
Positive67.7%
Neutral4.3%
Negative28.0%

User reviews

Noor Play

From 9.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 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

Room to improve

  • 🔌 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

JACO جاكو

From 4.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 User-friendly interface
  • 🚀 Smooth live streaming experience
  • 💡 Unique features like battles and gifting
  • 🇸🇦 Appreciation for Saudi-based platform
  • 🤝 Strong sense of community and interaction

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional technical issues like freezing and loading problems
  • 🌐 Lack of multi-language support (English, Spanish)
  • 💰 Concerns about withdrawal and payment processes
  • 🤖 Perceived favoritism towards certain creators

Bugs and requests

Noor Play

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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)

JACO جاكو

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Inability to add phone numbers in certain regions
  • Accounts getting suspended or frozen without clear reasons

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add video posting and exploration features
  • Implement translation and language support
  • Improve withdrawal and payment options
  • Enhance moderation and community guidelines

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Noor Play

Subscriptions8
  • Premium Account (Monthly)$6.991 Month
  • Premium Account (Monthly)1 Month trial$6.991 Month
  • Premium Account (Quarterly)$9.993 Months
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  • Premium Account (Quarterly)$12.993 Months
  • Premium Account (Half Yearly)$24.996 Months
  • Premium Yearly (Promotional)$47.991 Year
  • Premium Account (Yearly)$69.991 Year
  • Premium Account (Yearly)1 Year trial$69.991 Year
10 purchases

JACO جاكو

One-time10
  • 14 coins$0.29
  • 20 coins$0.39
  • 62 coins$0.89
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  • 318 coins$4.59
  • 1288 coins$18.49
  • 3688 coins$52.99
  • 5688 coins$81.99
  • 10999 coins$157.99
  • 29999 coins$429.99
  • 54999 coins$789.99

Questions

Is Noor Play free?
Noor Play is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is JACO جاكو free?
JACO جاكو is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Noor Play or JACO جاكو?
Noor Play is rated higher. Noor Play averages 4.5 out of 5 from 9.3K ratings, while JACO جاكو averages 4.3 from 4.2K ratings.
Do Noor Play or JACO جاكو have ads?
Neither Noor Play nor JACO جاكو shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Noor Play or JACO جاكو?
Noor Play ships an update monthly, and JACO جاكو weekly. Most recently, Noor Play was updated on November 3, 2026 and JACO جاكو on November 3, 2026.

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