Global Arabic+ vs Hekaya+
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Global Arabic+
Stream a wide selection of Arabic television channels live on your mobile devices and PC. Enjoy high-quality broadcasts with extensive global coverage, bringing entertainment directly to you.
- Live Arabic TV channels
- Global coverage
- High-quality streaming
- Smartphone, tablet, and PC support
- Online bouquet
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Global Arabic+ by Arabsat is the live TV bouquet for the online world. Watch the best Arabic channels on your smartphone, tablet and PC. We offer almost total global coverage with excellent webcast quality.
Hekaya+
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Entertainment On the Go! Hekaya+ is subscription service for watching TV episodes and films, with its extensive Arabic library of award-winning drama content, varying from Historical, Bedouin, Social, and Classical series, movies and programs. Allow us to pull you into our fascinating world of glorious & epic history to majestic Bedouin & timeless classics. Never miss a moment of your favorite content without interruptions- anytime and on any device. • Free trial for 7 days • Thousands of hours of original premieres, series, movies & programs • Membership is a month-to-month subscription that begins at sign-up. You can easily cancel at any time. There are no long-term contracts or cancellation fees. We just want you to love what you watch. • Chat on the app with your friends and family whilst you enjoy your favorite content • Watch on multiple devices at any time • Create up to five profiles per account • Watch without interruption, at your own convenience. • After the end of your 7-day free trial, your subscription will be automatically renewed on monthly basis unless you unsubscribe before your monthly billing date. • We add TV programmes and films all the time. Browse new titles or search for your favourites, and stream videos on your device. • Preview quick videos of our series, films & programs and get notifications for new episodes and releases. • Save your data. Download titles to your mobile device and watch offline, wherever you are. Hekaya+ is The first Arab Telemedia Group branded Subscription Video on Demand Entertainment service & home to never-seen Arab Telemedia Group productions. Arab Telemedia Group is a major player in the entertainment industry that innovates and produces blockbuster movies and series for global audiences and boasts a rich library with thousands of hours of enticing content all geared towards perpetuating the company's core message of peace and coexistence.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Global Arabic+ at every 3 months against Hekaya+'s every 11 months. Global Arabic+ also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 14.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Global Arabic+ ships an update every 3 months, Hekaya+ every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Global Arabic+ | Hekaya+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 11 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 46 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Globecast France | Arab telemedia netowrks Limited |
In-app purchases
Global Arabic+
No in-app purchases
Hekaya+
No in-app purchases
