# MBC VOTE vs SHASHA

The clearest difference is rating: SHASHA at 4.5 against MBC VOTE's 2.9. SHASHA also leads on ratings volume (20K vs 39). MBC VOTE's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MBC VOTE sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and SHASHA sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SHASHA holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SHASHA has 20K ratings behind it against 39, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 45% of MBC VOTE's written reviews are positive against 40% of SHASHA's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

MBC VOTE ships an update every 4 weeks, SHASHA monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MBC VOTE | SHASHA |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mbc-vote/id1593226342/reviews) | **[4.5 (20K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shasha/id1615583419/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 39 | **20K** |
| Positive reviews | **45.5% of reviews** | 40.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 25 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 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

### MBC VOTE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mbc-vote/id1593226342)

Discover the most famous talent show in the world as it launches in Saudi Arabia. A panel of renowned Arab singing stars seeks the next "Saudi Idol" winner.

**Highlights:** Talent discovery show, Renowned judging panel, Saudi Idol competition, Voting for contestants

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 20 coins | $15.99 | one-time |
| 30 Coins | $24.99 | one-time |
| 70 Coins | $42.99 | one-time |
| 90 Coins | $54.99 | one-time |
| 150 Coins | $84.99 | one-time |


### 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 (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SHASHA Premium - 1 Month | $1.49 | per month |
| Shasha-Monthly-2025 | $1.99 | per month |
| SHASHA - 1 Month Subscription | $2.49 | per month |
| SHASHA Premium - 1 Month | $2.90 | 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 - 3 Months | $22.99 | per 3 months |

**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 MBC VOTE free?

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

### Is SHASHA free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MBC VOTE or SHASHA?

SHASHA is rated higher. MBC VOTE averages 2.9 out of 5 from 39 ratings, while SHASHA averages 4.5 from 20K ratings.

### Do MBC VOTE or SHASHA have ads?

Neither MBC VOTE nor SHASHA shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MBC VOTE or SHASHA?

MBC VOTE ships an update every 4 weeks, and SHASHA monthly. Most recently, MBC VOTE was updated on November 7, 2026 and SHASHA on November 11, 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.*