# Almasar vs SHASHA

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Almasar at none against SHASHA's 10. Almasar also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5). SHASHA's advantage is ratings volume (20K vs 2) and device support. On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SHASHA sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Almasar asks for nothing beyond the download.

Almasar holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SHASHA has 20K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Almasar | SHASHA |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/almasar/id1601107402/reviews)** | [4.5 (20K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shasha/id1615583419/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **20K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 40.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | — | No |
| Update frequency | — | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 3 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | — | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [STARMENA FOR ELECTRONIC AND MEDIA SERVICE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1487972977) | [SHASHA FZ-LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1615583421) |

## What reviewers say

### Almasar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/almasar/id1601107402)

This app provides objective and honest coverage of Libyan affairs, presenting diverse opinions and facilitating dialogue. It aims to capture the truth with boldness and balance.

**Highlights:** Objective Libyan news coverage, Diverse opinions and dialogue, Bold and balanced reporting, Focus on Libyan affairs, Facilitates discussion between parties

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 Almasar free?

Almasar 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, Almasar or SHASHA?

Almasar is rated higher. Almasar averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while SHASHA averages 4.5 from 20K ratings.

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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.*