Global Arabic+ vs Rotana On
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.
Rotana On
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Next Generation TV experience with Live Streaming of TV channels in Full HD on any device. Rotana On brings the power of the internet to TV. • Catch Up Missed a movie, watch it later. Movie has already started, rewind to begining. • Location Aware EPG Our EPG knows where you are. All timings are adjusted to your local timezone. • Reminders See a movie you like tomrrow. Set a reminder for it. • Cloud PVR Never miss a show. Set your recorder to record what you'll miss and watch any time. • Detailed Guide Detailed EPG lets you know everything about what's playing and what's coming up. • Share with Friends Let your friends know what you like and share watch links with them.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Global Arabic+ at none against Rotana On's shown. Global Arabic+ also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, 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, Rotana On every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Global Arabic+ | Rotana On |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 46 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Globecast France | Rotana Media Services FZ LLC |
In-app purchases
Global Arabic+
No in-app purchases
Rotana On
No in-app purchases
