# Televika vs Darya

The clearest difference is rating: Televika at 4.4 against Darya's 3.5. Televika also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (40% vs 31%). Darya's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Televika sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Darya sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Televika holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 307 and 218 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Televika's written reviews are positive against 31% of Darya's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 months. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Televika | Darya |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (307 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/televika/id1546594547/reviews)** | [3.5 (218 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/darya/id1606243843/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **307** | 218 |
| Positive reviews | **40.4% of reviews** | 30.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 31 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Ereele GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1546594549) | [Moby Media FZ-LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1606243845) |

## What reviewers say

### Televika

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/televika/id1546594547)

Access a vast library of Persian movies, exclusive series, and reality shows. Stream live TV channels and download content to watch offline. Enjoy personalized profiles and robust parental controls for a worry-free entertainment experience.

**Highlights:** Persian movies and exclusive series, Live TV channels streaming, Download for offline viewing, Multi-user profiles, Robust parental controls, New content added weekly

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Subscription | $6.99 | per month |
| 3 Months Subscription | $14.95 | per 3 months |
| 6 Months Subscription | $22.99 | per 3 months |
| 6 Months Subscription | $23.95 | per 6 months |
| 1 Year Subscription | $47.90 | per year |
| Package 1 month | $5.99 | one-time |
| Package 3 month | $13.99 | one-time |
| Package 6 month | $23.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for Persian entertainment
- 👍 Wide selection of shows
- 👍 High-quality streaming
- 👍 Affordable subscription
- 👍 Good for Iranians abroad

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Lots of glitches
- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 Login issues
- 🐛 Cannot play anything
- 🐛 Paid but locked out

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot login
- Cannot play anything
- Paid but locked out after cancellation
- Technical problems with viewing
- App crashes instantly on loading

**Requested features**

- Add more movies
- Add Persian TV (Seda Sima) to mobile app
- Add Apple TV app
- Add Chromecast support
- Add English UI version


### Darya

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/darya/id1606243843)

Stream a diverse collection of TV shows and movies in Dari, Farsi, and Pashto. Enjoy Afghan, Turkish, Western, Indian, and Korean content, including series, documentaries, news, sports, and cartoons.

**Highlights:** Watch in Dari, Farsi, Pashto, Afghan content, Turkish series, Western movies, Indian dramas, Korean shows, Documentaries and news

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Darya+ | $3.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Great app for entertainment
- 👍 Variety of content
- 🙌 Helpful for travelers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 📺 Incomplete series and missing episodes
- 🔍 Poor search and navigation
- 🔇 Audio and translation issues

**Reported bugs**

- Videos getting stuck or freezing
- Subscription issues and inability to unsubscribe
- Inconsistent content updates
- Compatibility problems on some devices

**Requested features**

- Add more Turkish and war/mafia series
- Improve episode availability and completeness
- Provide better search and filtering options
- Enhance audio and translation quality
- Offer ad-free subscription option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Televika free?

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

### Is Darya free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Televika or Darya?

Televika is rated higher. Televika averages 4.4 out of 5 from 307 ratings, while Darya averages 3.5 from 218 ratings.

### Do Televika or Darya have ads?

Darya shows ads; Televika does not.

### Which is updated more often, Televika or Darya?

Televika ships an update every 4 months, and Darya every 4 months. Most recently, Televika was updated on September 22, 2026 and Darya on September 22, 2026.

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