# Intl+ vs Balatarin

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Intl+ at 11K against Balatarin's 2. Intl+ also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months) and chart position (#205 vs unranked). Balatarin's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Balatarin holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Intl+ has 11K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Intl+ ships an update monthly, Balatarin every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Intl+ | Balatarin |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/intl-plus/id1608523047/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/balatarin/id1613792005/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 60.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#205** | — |
| Size | 52 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Volant Media UK Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1349688760) | [Balatarin LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1613792007) |

## What reviewers say

### Intl+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/intl-plus/id1608523047)

**Currently charting:** #205 Top Free · News (US App Store)

Access live news broadcasts and exclusive content from Iran International and Afghanistan International. Watch and listen to your favorite programs anytime, anywhere, on any device.

**Highlights:** Live news broadcasts, Exclusive content, Radio and podcasts, Shareable news, On-demand viewing

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good
- 🚀 Awesome channel
- 👌 Perfect app and easy to use
- 🔒 Very fast, free and secure
- 📺 Excellent programs

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Slow app
- 🐛 Many bugs
- 🔥 Causes phone to heat up
- 🚫 Lies and propaganda
- 🚫 Doesn't broadcast the truth

**Reported bugs**

- App keeps asking to update and won't open
- Live stream cuts off
- Video playback issues
- Audio and video desynchronization

**Requested features**

- Add Chromecast support
- Add full screen and rotation support
- Add widgets for currency rates
- Add favorite section
- Keep playing in background


### Balatarin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/balatarin/id1613792005)

This platform serves as a central hub for sharing and discovering Persian content related to Iran and global news. Users can vote on posts, create and manage virtual communities, and engage in discussions based on shared interests. The most popular content rises to the front page, visible to a large audience.

**Highlights:** Content sharing and discovery, User voting system, Virtual community creation, Community management, Discussion forums, Interest-based groups

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Intl+ free?

Intl+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Balatarin free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Intl+ or Balatarin?

Balatarin is rated higher. Intl+ averages 4.8 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Balatarin averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Intl+ or Balatarin have ads?

Neither Intl+ nor Balatarin shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Intl+ or Balatarin?

Intl+ ships an update monthly, and Balatarin every 5 months. Most recently, Intl+ was updated on September 25, 2026 and Balatarin on September 14, 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.*