Comparison

SHASHA vs ROD

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SHASHA

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
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Welcome to SHASHA, a Gulf production platform with global ambitions, headquartered in London. The founders of SHASHA believe that the Gulf drama is still fine, despite the state of frustration that has prevailed most of Gulf series recently. Yet passion, planning, and ambition guarantee - God willing - that this drama will return to the top of the race. SHASHA presents works of art with a different character in terms of story and image. The stories we create are keen to be of high artistic value and inspired by the reality we live in and stories that have not been circulated or shed light on. They may be bold topics sometimes and other times simple topics, but they carry with them what is deep, regardless of the subject of the artistic plot, all of our stories feature the most important factor in the equation: entertainment. Enjoy premium content Subscribe today to SHASHA premium and enjoy special content for you and your family members More than one profile You can customize a profile for each member of your family to watch freely Watch wherever you are Enjoy watching your favorite shows from anywhere in the world

About

ROD

This app offers a diverse viewing experience with exclusive programs and a rich archive of past content. It provides a family-friendly platform with high-quality productions and customizable profiles for tailored entertainment.

Highlights
  • Exclusive programs
  • Rich content archive
  • Family-friendly content
  • High-quality productions
  • Multiple user profiles
  • Cutting-edge technology
Features
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Welcome to ROD – where entertainment meets excellence! ROD-"Rai On Demand” is the digital extension of Alrai TV, Kuwait’s first private television channel, established since 2004. With decades of experience, ROD sets its sights on a global audience, offering a unique and diverse viewing experience. Explore a vast selection of exclusive programs that reflect everyday life and resonate deeply with the community. Dive into a rich library that archives key moments from the past two decades, providing a window into history and culture. ROD is committed to delivering an enjoyable, family-friendly experience, upholding societal values and ethics while steering clear of shallow or low-quality content. Every production meets the highest standards of quality, brought to life with cutting-edge technology to ensure exceptional visual clarity. Customize your entertainment with multiple profiles, allowing tailored content that suits the preferences of every family member. ROD – Your road to Entertainment!

Screenshots

SHASHA4 screens
ROD4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SHASHA at 4.5 against ROD's 3.1. SHASHA also leads on ratings volume (20K vs 12). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. SHASHA sells 31 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and ROD sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SHASHA holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SHASHA has 20K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 43% and 43% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SHASHA ships an update every 3 weeks, ROD fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SHASHA versus ROD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSHASHAROD
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (20K ratings) — better3.1 (12 ratings)
Positive reviews43.2% of reviews — better42.9% of reviews
Number of ratings20K — better12
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSHASHA FZ-LLCAl Rai

Customer experience

SHASHA

All ratings19,713 ratings
Positive87.9%
Neutral2.8%
Negative9.3%
Written reviews125 reviews
Positive43.2%
Neutral7.2%
Negative49.6%

ROD

All ratings12 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral8.3%
Negative41.7%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive42.9%
Neutral14.3%
Negative42.9%

Bugs and requests

SHASHA

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

ROD

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

31 purchases

SHASHA

Subscriptions23
  • SHASHA Premium - 1 Month$1.491 Month
  • Shasha-Monthly-2025$1.991 Month
  • SHASHA Premium - 1 Month$1.991 Month
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  • SHASHA Premium - 1 Month$2.491 Month
  • SHASHA - 1 Month Subscription$2.491 Month
  • SHASHA Premium - 1 Month$2.901 Month
  • SHASHA Premium - 1 Month$3.991 Month
  • SHASHA - 1 Month Subscription$4.991 Month
  • SHASHA Premium - 1 Month$5.491 Month
  • SHASHA Premium - 1 Month$9.791 Month
  • SHASHA Premium - 1 Month$9.991 Month
  • Shasha - Monthly Plan$9.991 Month
  • SHASHA Premium - 12 Months$14.991 Year
  • SHASHA Premium - 3 Months$15.903 Months
  • SHASHA Premium - 3 Months$22.993 Months
  • SHASHA Premium - 12 Months$22.991 Year
  • SHASHA - Dawri Zain - 3 Months$28.493 Months
  • SHASHA Premium - 6 Months$29.996 Months
  • SHASHA Premium - 6 Months$38.996 Months
  • SHASHA Premium - 12 Months$38.991 Year
  • SHASHA Premium - 12 Months$54.991 Year
  • SHASHA Premium - 12 Months$59.991 Year
  • SHASHA - Dawri Zain -12 Months$88.001 Year
One-time8
  • The Thirty Challenge$3.09
  • Shasha In-App Purchase2 variants$3.99
  • The Black Box - Mansour$3.99
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  • The Black Box - Bin Jasim$3.99
  • Taqdeer Al Ehtiyaj Season 2$3.99
  • Shasha - Draft 2$4.29
  • Black Magic Play$4.29
  • Angham Concert$9.00
2 purchases

ROD

One-time2
  • $3.49 Tvod package$3.49
  • $3.49 package$3.49

Questions

Is SHASHA free?
SHASHA is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ROD free?
ROD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SHASHA or ROD?
SHASHA is rated higher. SHASHA averages 4.5 out of 5 from 20K ratings, while ROD averages 3.1 from 12 ratings.
Do SHASHA or ROD have ads?
Neither SHASHA nor ROD shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SHASHA or ROD?
SHASHA ships an update every 3 weeks, and ROD fortnightly. Most recently, SHASHA was updated on September 25, 2026 and ROD on September 1, 2026.

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