# SHASHA vs thmanyah

SHASHA and thmanyah both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 40% of SHASHA's written reviews are positive against 18% of thmanyah's. SHASHA also leads on ratings volume (20K vs 1.4K). thmanyah's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs monthly). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SHASHA sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and thmanyah sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for SHASHA against 4.5 for thmanyah. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SHASHA has 20K ratings behind it against 1.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 40% of SHASHA's written reviews are positive against 18% of thmanyah's.

SHASHA ships an update monthly, thmanyah every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SHASHA | thmanyah |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (20K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shasha/id1615583419/reviews)** | [4.5 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thmanyah/id6746764325/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **20K** | 1.4K |
| Positive reviews | **40.4% of reviews** | 18.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 54 MB | 247 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [SHASHA FZ-LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1615583421) | [Thmanyah, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1109767933) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### thmanyah

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

Stream live Saudi football matches with real-time stats and customizable audio. Access a vast library of Arabic documentaries and podcasts covering diverse interests. Enjoy highlights, recaps, and personalized notifications for a complete sports and entertainment experience.

**Highlights:** Live Opta Stats for Saudi competitions, HDR streaming for enhanced visuals, Customizable crowd and commentary audio, Extensive Arabic content library (documentaries, podcasts), Full match highlights and recaps, Personalized match notifications, Multi-device simultaneous viewing

**Features:** Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo 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 SHASHA free?

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

### Is thmanyah free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SHASHA or thmanyah?

SHASHA is rated higher. SHASHA averages 4.5 out of 5 from 20K ratings, while thmanyah averages 4.5 from 1.4K ratings.

### Do SHASHA or thmanyah have ads?

Neither SHASHA nor thmanyah shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SHASHA or thmanyah?

SHASHA ships an update monthly, and thmanyah every 6 days. Most recently, SHASHA was updated on November 13, 2026 and thmanyah on November 12, 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.*