# Aywa! vs Watermelon+

The clearest difference is monetization model: Aywa! at free with in-app purchases against Watermelon+'s subscription. Aywa! also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.6). Watermelon+'s advantage is ratings volume (170 vs 25). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Aywa! sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month and Watermelon+ sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Aywa! against 5.0 for Watermelon+. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Watermelon+ has 170 ratings behind it against 25, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Aywa!'s written reviews are positive against 97% of Watermelon+'s.

Aywa! ships an update every 3 months, Watermelon+ every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Aywa! | Watermelon+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aywa/id1458513591/reviews) | **[5.0 (170 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watermelon-plus/id6504403143/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 25 | **170** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 97.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 107 MB | 78 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Aywa Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1458513590) | [Maljack Productions, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1752098188) |

## What reviewers say

### Aywa!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aywa/id1458513591)

Stream high-quality entertainment from the Middle East and Arab world in broadcast quality. Enjoy hit movies, TV series, documentaries, and more. A selection of content is available for free, with a paid subscription unlocking exclusive titles.

**Highlights:** High-quality streaming, Extensive content library, Hit movies and TV series, Documentaries and classics, Free selection available, HD streaming for subscribers

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |


### Watermelon+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watermelon-plus/id6504403143)

This streaming platform showcases films from marginalized and underrepresented communities, featuring documentaries, narratives, and Palestinian cinema. It offers early access to new releases and a curated collection of impactful stories.

**Highlights:** Stream films from marginalized communities, Award-winning documentaries, Festival favorites and narratives, Exclusive Palestinian cinema collection, Early access to new releases

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Watermelon+ Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| Watermelon+ Yearly | $89.99 | per year |
| Watermelon Pictures - 199 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Watermelon Pictures - 499 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Watermelon Pictures - 699 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Watermelon Pictures - 999 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Watermelon Pictures - 1299 | $12.99 | one-time |
| Watermelon Pictures - 1499 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Watermelon Pictures - 1999 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Watermelon Pictures - 2499 | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent app
- 👍 New favorite streaming platform
- 👍 Amazing resource
- 👍 High quality movies
- 👍 Honest review

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❓Content for kids

**Reported bugs**

- None mentioned

**Requested features**

- Content for children


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Aywa! free?

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

### Is Watermelon+ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Aywa! or Watermelon+?

Watermelon+ is rated higher. Aywa! averages 4.9 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while Watermelon+ averages 5.0 from 170 ratings.

### Do Aywa! or Watermelon+ have ads?

Neither Aywa! nor Watermelon+ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Aywa! or Watermelon+?

Aywa! ships an update every 3 months, and Watermelon+ every 2 months. Most recently, Aywa! was updated on June 1, 2026 and Watermelon+ on September 23, 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.*