# MTU vs Alrabiaa

The clearest difference is ads: MTU at none against Alrabiaa's shown. MTU also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Alrabiaa's advantage is chart position (#205 vs unranked) and ratings volume (44 vs 11). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.6 for MTU against 3.7 for Alrabiaa. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 44 respectively.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MTU | Alrabiaa |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mtu/id1499307661/reviews) | **[3.7 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alrabiaa/id1617830269/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **44** |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Best chart rank | — | **#205** |
| Size | 76 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mustafa Ibrahim Musa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499307660) | [DAQAT AL-FIKRA FOR TECHNICAL PRODUCTION AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT CO. LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1617830271) |

## What reviewers say

### MTU

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mtu/id1499307661)

This app provides news and updates for the Middle Technical University. It covers events, seminars, and courses relevant to students and faculty across all university branches in Iraq.

**Highlights:** University news updates, Student-focused information, Faculty news, Event announcements, Course information

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Alrabiaa

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alrabiaa/id1617830269)

**Currently charting:** #205 Top Free · News (US App Store)

Stay updated with breaking news from Iraq and around the world in real-time. Enjoy live broadcasts of public and sports channels, and listen to live radio. Receive free notifications to ensure you never miss an important event.

**Highlights:** Real-time news updates, Live broadcast of public channels, Live broadcast of sports channels, Live FM radio streaming, Free notification service

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MTU free?

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

### Is Alrabiaa free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MTU or Alrabiaa?

Alrabiaa is rated higher. MTU averages 3.6 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Alrabiaa averages 3.7 from 44 ratings.

### Do MTU or Alrabiaa have ads?

Alrabiaa shows ads; MTU does not.

### Which is updated more often, MTU or Alrabiaa?

MTU ships an update every 3 weeks, and Alrabiaa every 3 weeks. Most recently, MTU was updated on September 10, 2026 and Alrabiaa on September 19, 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.*