# Joy Awards vs thmanyah

The clearest difference is rating: thmanyah at 4.6 against Joy Awards's 4.0. Joy Awards's advantage is review sentiment (59% vs 18%) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. thmanyah sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Joy Awards asks for nothing beyond the download.

thmanyah holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 419 and 989 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 59% of Joy Awards's written reviews are positive against 18% of thmanyah'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, thmanyah weekly. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Joy Awards | thmanyah |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (419 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/joy-awards/id1583000494/reviews) | **[4.6 (989 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thmanyah/id6746764325/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 419 | **989** |
| Positive reviews | **58.7% of reviews** | 17.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 68 MB | 229 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.4** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [MBC Group](https://appshunter.io/developer/387763189) | [Thmanyah, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1109767933) |

## 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


### thmanyah

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thmanyah/id6746764325)

Access a premium library of Arabic films, docuseries, and entertainment shows. Stream live Saudi football championships with advanced features like real-time stats and customizable audio. Enjoy a curated content experience with minimal ads.

**Highlights:** Live Saudi football streaming, In-depth match stats, Customizable crowd & commentary audio, Extensive Arabic content library, Match highlights and recaps, Multiple commentator options, Customizable alerts and notifications

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic Monthly Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly Plan | $19.00 | per month |
| Basic Annual Plan | $95.00 | per year |
| Premium Annual Plan | $190.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth interface
- 👍 Great design
- 🎨 Visually appealing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🔒 Login and registration issues
- 📺 Lack of iPad support
- 🔧 Difficult to customize

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on iPhone 11 Pro Max
- Registration not working for international users
- Compatibility issues with LG screens

**Requested features**

- Add support for iPad and larger screens
- Improve login and registration process
- Introduce more customization options
- Implement video playback controls


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Joy Awards free?

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

### Is thmanyah free?

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

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

thmanyah is rated higher. Joy Awards averages 4.0 out of 5 from 419 ratings, while thmanyah averages 4.6 from 989 ratings.

### Do Joy Awards or thmanyah have ads?

Neither Joy Awards nor thmanyah shows ads.

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

Joy Awards ships an update every 9 days, and thmanyah weekly. Most recently, Joy Awards was updated on September 23, 2026 and thmanyah on September 23, 2026.

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