# Vaahaka vs Baiskoafu

The clearest difference is rating: Vaahaka at 4.5 against Baiskoafu's 3.7. Vaahaka also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). Baiskoafu's advantage is ratings volume (217 vs 2). On price, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Baiskoafu sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $11.99 per month. Vaahaka asks for nothing beyond the download.

Vaahaka holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Baiskoafu has 217 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Vaahaka | Baiskoafu |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vaahaka/id1350737363/reviews)** | [3.7 (217 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/baiskoafu/id1421677446/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **217** |
| Positive reviews | — | 32.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 43 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mohamed Ahsan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1277024449) | [ECOMXCHANGEMV PRIVATE LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1421677445) |

## What reviewers say

### Vaahaka

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vaahaka/id1350737363)

Install this application to read all Dhivehi stories. It provides a platform for users to access and enjoy a collection of Dhivehi literature.

**Highlights:** Read Dhivehi stories, Access Dhivehi literature, Install to read stories

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Baiskoafu

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/baiskoafu/id1421677446)

Stream and download a wide variety of Maldivian audio and video content, including original productions and live TV channels. Create virtual collections by searching for songs, movies, and artists. Access limited content for free or subscribe for unlimited access.

**Highlights:** Stream and download Maldivian content, Access original productions, Live TV channel streaming, Create virtual media collections, Search for music, movies, and artists, Free limited access

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $11.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app
- 👍 Very useful
- 👍 Best app in Maldives
- 👍 Excellent service
- 👍 One of the best app ever

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Poor streaming speed
- 🐛 Too costly to watch
- 🐛 App crashes
- 🐛 Portrait mode is a joke
- 🐛 Movies take a lot of time to load

**Reported bugs**

- Few glitches found
- App crashes while using
- Portrait mode issues on iOS
- Movies take a lot of time to load
- App crashes multiple times when opening

**Requested features**

- Support Apple TV
- Apple TV app
- Screen casting options (Chromecast)
- iPad version
- Airplay feature


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Vaahaka free?

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

### Is Baiskoafu free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Vaahaka or Baiskoafu?

Vaahaka is rated higher. Vaahaka averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Baiskoafu averages 3.7 from 217 ratings.

### Do Vaahaka or Baiskoafu have ads?

Neither Vaahaka nor Baiskoafu shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Vaahaka or Baiskoafu?

Vaahaka ships an update every 2 months, and Baiskoafu every 2 months. Most recently, Vaahaka was updated on September 20, 2026 and Baiskoafu on October 1, 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.*