Hakawati vs VD OTT
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hakawati
Experience a world of Arabic spoken content, including dramas, talk shows, and educational materials. This app delivers high-quality audio designed for Arabic speakers globally.
- Arabic spoken word content
- Drama audio series
- Talk shows
- Educational audio content
- High-quality audio delivery
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Listen to Arabic spoken work content, such as: - drama - talk shows - educational content We are dedicated to delivering high quality audio content that caters specifically to Arabic speakers around the world.
VD OTT
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Stream films, series, live TV and events in one app. Enjoy instant channel switching, a top-end player, personalised recommendations and continue watching - a world-class streaming experience anytime, anywhere, on any screen.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Hakawati at none against VD OTT's shown. Hakawati also leads on iOS requirement (12.4 vs 16.0). 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.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hakawati | VD OTT |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Joy Khoriaty | Videodock International BV |
In-app purchases
Hakawati
No in-app purchases
VD OTT
No in-app purchases
