# 51 Kuwait vs ROD

The clearest difference is rating: 51 Kuwait at 4.1 against ROD's 3.4. 51 Kuwait also leads on ratings volume (455 vs 14). 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.

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 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 51 Kuwait has 455 ratings behind it against 14, 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. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | 51 Kuwait | ROD |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (455 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/51-kuwait/id1559872973/reviews)** | [3.4 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rod/id6654901222/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **455** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | **46.8% of reviews** | 42.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 45 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ministry of Information](https://appshunter.io/developer/597369312) | [Al Rai](https://appshunter.io/developer/488685419) |

## What reviewers say

### 51 Kuwait

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/51-kuwait/id1559872973)

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.

**Highlights:** Live TV channel streaming, Live radio station streaming, On-demand video library, Kuwaiti Ministry of Information content, Series and program viewing

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| إشتراك 51 | $5.69 | per month |
| 51+ Subscription | $15.99 | per month |
| 51  Subscription | $15.99 | per month |
| 51 Yearly Subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| باقة 51+ السنوية | $159.99 | per year |
| Villa – Season One | $8.99 | one-time |
| عودة | $28.49 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💎 Excellent content archive
- 🎥 High-quality videos and shows
- 🌟 Comprehensive media library

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent streaming issues
- ⏱️ Slow navigation and loading
- 🔌 Unreliable playback on some devices

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when switching between channels
- Login process is unreliable
- Playback stops unexpectedly

**Requested features**

- Add support for Apple TV
- Implement offline viewing option
- Improve video quality settings


### ROD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rod/id6654901222)

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.

**Highlights:** Exclusive programs, Rich content archive, Family-friendly content, High-quality productions, Multiple user profiles, Cutting-edge technology

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| $3.49 Tvod package | $3.49 | one-time |
| $3.49 package | $3.49 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 51 Kuwait free?

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

### Is ROD free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 51 Kuwait or ROD?

51 Kuwait is rated higher. 51 Kuwait averages 4.1 out of 5 from 455 ratings, while ROD averages 3.4 from 14 ratings.

### Do 51 Kuwait or ROD have ads?

Neither 51 Kuwait nor ROD shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 51 Kuwait or ROD?

51 Kuwait ships an update every 5 weeks, and ROD fortnightly. Most recently, 51 Kuwait was updated on October 24, 2026 and ROD on October 24, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*