Maraya مرايا vs ROD
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Maraya مرايا
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.
- On-demand video streaming
- Live TV streaming
- Live radio streaming
- 24/7 content availability
- Sharjah Radio and Television Authority content
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"Maraya" is the video-on-demand application of the Sharjah Radio and Television Authority. Enjoy watching your programs anytime anywhere. Enjoy our radios and tvs live streaming available 24/7.
ROD
This app offers a diverse viewing experience with exclusive programs and a rich archive of past content. It provides a family-friendly platform with high-quality productions and customizable profiles for tailored entertainment.
- Exclusive programs
- Rich content archive
- Family-friendly content
- High-quality productions
- Multiple user profiles
- Cutting-edge technology
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Welcome to ROD – where entertainment meets excellence! ROD-"Rai On Demand” is the digital extension of Alrai TV, Kuwait’s first private television channel, established since 2004. With decades of experience, ROD sets its sights on a global audience, offering a unique and diverse viewing experience. Explore a vast selection of exclusive programs that reflect everyday life and resonate deeply with the community. Dive into a rich library that archives key moments from the past two decades, providing a window into history and culture. ROD is committed to delivering an enjoyable, family-friendly experience, upholding societal values and ethics while steering clear of shallow or low-quality content. Every production meets the highest standards of quality, brought to life with cutting-edge technology to ensure exceptional visual clarity. Customize your entertainment with multiple profiles, allowing tailored content that suits the preferences of every family member. ROD – Your road to Entertainment!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Maraya مرايا at 4.1 against ROD's 3.1. Maraya مرايا also leads on review sentiment (51% vs 43%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Maraya مرايا sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $1.00 per month and ROD sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Maraya مرايا holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 32 and 12 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of Maraya مرايا's written reviews are positive against 43% of ROD's.
Maraya مرايا ships an update every 8 days, ROD fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on August 30, 2026 and September 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Maraya مرايا | ROD |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (32 ratings) — better | 3.1 (12 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 51.4% of reviews — better | 42.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 32 — better | 12 |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Vision Pro — better | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 54 MB | 51 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sharjah Broadcasting Authority | Al Rai |
Customer experience
Maraya مرايا
ROD
In-app purchases
Maraya مرايا
- One Month Subscription14 Days trial$1.001 Month
- Three Month Subscription14 Days trial$2.003 Months
- One Month Subscription1 Month trial$3.991 Month
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- Six Months Subscription14 Days trial$5.006 Months
- Twelve Months Subscription14 Days trial$10.001 Year
- One Year Subscription1 Year trial$39.991 Year
- Leeds United vs Liverpool$0.99
- Chelsea vs Juventus$0.99
- Arsenal vs Real Betis$0.99
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- Chelsea vs AC Milan$0.99
- Liverpool vs Monaco$0.99
- Chelsea vs Johor Darul Ta'zim$0.99
- Manchester United vs Leeds United$0.99
- Sunderland vs Liverpool$0.99
- Maraya Tvod $0.99$0.99
- Maraya Tvod $0.99 package$0.99
- Maraya $2 package$2.00
- All matches USD 5$4.99
ROD
- $3.49 Tvod package$3.49
- $3.49 package$3.49
