51 Kuwait vs ROD
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
51 Kuwait
Access live TV channels and radio stations from Kuwait's Ministry of Information. Enjoy on-demand viewing of programs and series broadcast on Kuwait state television. This platform offers a comprehensive media experience for users interested in Kuwaiti content.
- Live TV channel streaming
- Live radio station streaming
- On-demand video library
- Kuwaiti Ministry of Information content
- Series and program viewing
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تطبيق كويت تي في يختص ببث جميع القنوات التلفزيونية والمحطات الإذاعية لوزارة الإعلام في دولة الكويت بالإضافة إلى خدمة فيديو عند الطلب للبرامج والمسلسلات التي تعرض على قنوات تلفزيون دولة الكويت الشروط العامة وسياسة الخصوصية: https://51.com.kw/privacy-policy
ROD
This app offers a diverse viewing experience with exclusive programs and a rich archive of past content. It provides a family-friendly platform with high-quality productions and customizable profiles for tailored entertainment.
- Exclusive programs
- Rich content archive
- Family-friendly content
- High-quality productions
- Multiple user profiles
- Cutting-edge technology
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Welcome to ROD – where entertainment meets excellence! ROD-"Rai On Demand” is the digital extension of Alrai TV, Kuwait’s first private television channel, established since 2004. With decades of experience, ROD sets its sights on a global audience, offering a unique and diverse viewing experience. Explore a vast selection of exclusive programs that reflect everyday life and resonate deeply with the community. Dive into a rich library that archives key moments from the past two decades, providing a window into history and culture. ROD is committed to delivering an enjoyable, family-friendly experience, upholding societal values and ethics while steering clear of shallow or low-quality content. Every production meets the highest standards of quality, brought to life with cutting-edge technology to ensure exceptional visual clarity. Customize your entertainment with multiple profiles, allowing tailored content that suits the preferences of every family member. ROD – Your road to Entertainment!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: 51 Kuwait at 4.1 against ROD's 3.1. 51 Kuwait also leads on ratings volume (448 vs 12). ROD's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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. 51 Kuwait sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $5.69 per month and ROD sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
51 Kuwait holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 51 Kuwait has 448 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of 51 Kuwait's written reviews are positive against 43% of ROD's.
51 Kuwait ships an update every 5 weeks, ROD fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 51 Kuwait | ROD |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (448 ratings) — better | 3.1 (12 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 46.8% of reviews — better | 42.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 448 — better | 12 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 45 MB | 51 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ministry of Information | Al Rai |
Customer experience
51 Kuwait
ROD
Bugs and requests
51 Kuwait
Reported bugs
3 issues- Crashes when switching between channels
- Login process is unreliable
- Playback stops unexpectedly
Requested features
3 requests- Add support for Apple TV
- Implement offline viewing option
- Improve video quality settings
ROD
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
51 Kuwait
- إشتراك 51$5.691 Month
- 51+ Subscription$15.991 Month
- 51 Subscription3 Days trial$15.991 Month
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- 51 Yearly Subscription$59.991 Year
- باقة 51+ السنوية$159.991 Year
- Villa – Season One$8.99
- عودة$28.49
ROD
- $3.49 Tvod package$3.49
- $3.49 package$3.49
