# Maraya مرايا vs SHASHA

The clearest difference is rating: SHASHA at 4.5 against Maraya مرايا's 4.1. SHASHA also leads on ratings volume (20K vs 32). Maraya مرايا's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Maraya مرايا sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and SHASHA sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SHASHA holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SHASHA has 20K ratings behind it against 32, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 51% of Maraya مرايا's written reviews are positive against 45% of SHASHA's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Maraya مرايا ships an update every 9 days, SHASHA monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Maraya مرايا | SHASHA |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maraya/id1330707096/reviews) | **[4.5 (20K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shasha/id1615583419/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 32 | **20K** |
| Positive reviews | **51.4% of reviews** | 44.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 54 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Vision Pro | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sharjah Broadcasting Authority](https://appshunter.io/developer/1029390713) | [SHASHA FZ-LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1615583421) |

## What reviewers say

### Maraya مرايا

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maraya/id1330707096)

Stream live TV and radio channels 24/7, and watch your favorite programs on demand. Access a wide variety of content from the Sharjah Radio and Television Authority anytime, anywhere.

**Highlights:** On-demand video streaming, Live TV streaming, Live radio streaming, 24/7 content availability, Sharjah Radio and Television Authority content

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, SharePlay

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One Month Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| One Year Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Leeds United vs Liverpool | $0.99 | one-time |
| Chelsea vs Juventus | $0.99 | one-time |
| Arsenal vs Real Betis | $0.99 | one-time |
| Chelsea vs AC Milan | $0.99 | one-time |
| Liverpool vs Monaco | $0.99 | one-time |
| Chelsea vs Johor Darul Ta'zim | $0.99 | one-time |
| Manchester United vs Leeds United | $0.99 | one-time |
| Maraya Tvod $0.99 | $0.99 | one-time |


### SHASHA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shasha/id1615583419)

This platform offers original Gulf dramas and stories with high artistic value, inspired by reality. Enjoy premium, entertaining content customized for your family, accessible from anywhere in the world.

**Highlights:** Original Gulf dramas, Reality-inspired stories, Premium content, Multiple profiles, Watch anywhere

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SHASHA Premium - 1 Month | $1.49 | per month |
| Shasha-Monthly-2025 | $1.99 | per month |
| SHASHA - 1 Month Subscription | $2.49 | per month |
| SHASHA Premium - 1 Month | $2.90 | per month |
| SHASHA - 1 Month Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| SHASHA Premium - 1 Month | $5.49 | per month |
| SHASHA Premium - 1 Month | $9.79 | per month |
| SHASHA Premium - 1 Month | $9.99 | per month |
| Shasha - Monthly Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| SHASHA Premium - 3 Months | $22.99 | per 3 months |

**What reviewers like**

- 🙌 Excellent content
- 💚 Supportive community
- 🤩 Enjoyable experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Technical issues and glitches
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔍 Limited content library
- 🔒 Restricted features

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent app crashes
- Videos not loading properly
- Subscription issues and billing problems
- Compatibility problems with certain devices

**Requested features**

- Add video playback speed controls
- Enable offline content downloads
- Improve compatibility with external devices
- Introduce family/group subscription plans


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Maraya مرايا free?

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

### Is SHASHA free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Maraya مرايا or SHASHA?

SHASHA is rated higher. Maraya مرايا averages 4.1 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while SHASHA averages 4.5 from 20K ratings.

### Do Maraya مرايا or SHASHA have ads?

Neither Maraya مرايا nor SHASHA shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Maraya مرايا or SHASHA?

Maraya مرايا ships an update every 9 days, and SHASHA monthly. Most recently, Maraya مرايا was updated on November 2, 2026 and SHASHA on November 7, 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.*