# Joy Awards vs SHASHA

The clearest difference is rating: SHASHA at 4.5 against Joy Awards's 4.0. SHASHA also leads on ratings volume (20K vs 419). Joy Awards's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 32) and review sentiment (59% vs 43%). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SHASHA sells 31 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Joy Awards asks for nothing beyond the download.

SHASHA holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SHASHA has 20K ratings behind it against 419, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 59% of Joy Awards's written reviews are positive against 43% of SHASHA's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Joy Awards ships an update every 9 days, SHASHA every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Joy Awards | SHASHA |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (419 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/joy-awards/id1583000494/reviews) | **[4.5 (20K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shasha/id1615583419/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 419 | **20K** |
| Positive reviews | **58.7% of reviews** | 43.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 68 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.4** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MBC Group](https://appshunter.io/developer/387763189) | [SHASHA FZ-LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1615583421) |

## What reviewers say

### Joy Awards

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/joy-awards/id1583000494)

This app allows fans to nominate and vote for their favorite stars and releases across various categories including music, cinema, series, sports, and influencers. Participate in two phases: nominate your favorites and then vote for the top contenders to help decide the winners of the annual awards ceremony.

**Highlights:** Fan nominations, Fan voting, Music awards, Cinema awards, Series awards, Sports awards, Influencer awards

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use app
- ✨ Good app
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🚀 Professional and improved version
- 👍 Good app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Voting is not counted
- 👎 Rigged awards show and app
- 👎 App is slow
- 👎 App is very slow
- 👎 Voting is reset

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot vote
- App keeps logging out
- Black screen on app launch
- Voting resets multiple times

**Requested features**

- Allow changing votes
- Limit voting to a select group


### SHASHA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shasha/id1615583419)

This platform offers original Gulf dramas and stories with high artistic value, inspired by reality. Enjoy premium, entertaining content customized for your family, accessible from anywhere in the world.

**Highlights:** Original Gulf dramas, Reality-inspired stories, Premium content, Multiple profiles, Watch anywhere

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

**In-app purchases (31)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SHASHA Premium - 1 Month | $1.49 | per month |
| Shasha-Monthly-2025 | $1.99 | per month |
| SHASHA Premium - 1 Month | $1.99 | per month |
| SHASHA Premium - 1 Month | $2.49 | per month |
| SHASHA - 1 Month Subscription | $2.49 | per month |
| SHASHA Premium - 1 Month | $2.90 | per month |
| SHASHA Premium - 1 Month | $3.99 | per month |
| SHASHA - 1 Month Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| SHASHA Premium - 1 Month | $5.49 | per month |
| SHASHA Premium - 1 Month | $9.79 | per month |
| SHASHA Premium - 1 Month | $9.99 | per month |
| Shasha - Monthly Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| SHASHA Premium - 12 Months | $14.99 | per year |
| SHASHA Premium - 3 Months | $15.90 | per 3 months |
| SHASHA Premium - 3 Months | $22.99 | per 3 months |
| SHASHA Premium - 12 Months | $22.99 | per year |
| SHASHA - Dawri Zain - 3 Months | $28.49 | per 3 months |
| SHASHA Premium - 6 Months | $29.99 | per 6 months |
| SHASHA Premium - 6 Months | $38.99 | per 6 months |
| SHASHA Premium - 12 Months | $38.99 | per year |
| SHASHA Premium - 12 Months | $54.99 | per year |
| SHASHA Premium - 12 Months | $59.99 | per year |
| SHASHA - Dawri Zain -12 Months | $88.00 | per year |
| The Thirty Challenge | $3.09 | one-time |
| Shasha In-App Purchase | $3.99 | one-time |
| The Black Box - Mansour | $3.99 | one-time |
| The Black Box - Bin Jasim | $3.99 | one-time |
| Taqdeer Al Ehtiyaj Season 2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Shasha - Draft 2 | $4.29 | one-time |
| Black Magic Play | $4.29 | one-time |
| Angham Concert | $9.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🙌 Excellent content
- 💚 Supportive community
- 🤩 Enjoyable experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Technical issues and glitches
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔍 Limited content library
- 🔒 Restricted features

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent app crashes
- Videos not loading properly
- Subscription issues and billing problems
- Compatibility problems with certain devices

**Requested features**

- Add video playback speed controls
- Enable offline content downloads
- Improve compatibility with external devices
- Introduce family/group subscription plans


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Joy Awards free?

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

### Is SHASHA free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Joy Awards or SHASHA?

SHASHA is rated higher. Joy Awards averages 4.0 out of 5 from 419 ratings, while SHASHA averages 4.5 from 20K ratings.

### Do Joy Awards or SHASHA have ads?

Neither Joy Awards nor SHASHA shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Joy Awards or SHASHA?

Joy Awards ships an update every 9 days, and SHASHA every 3 weeks. Most recently, Joy Awards was updated on September 23, 2026 and SHASHA 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.*