# Events vs Roya TV

The clearest difference is price: Roya TV at Free against Events's $0.99. Roya TV also leads on rating (3.0 vs 1.0) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 27 months). Events's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

Roya TV is free to download; Events costs $0.99 up front. Roya TV sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Events asks for nothing beyond the download.

Roya TV holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Roya TV has 156 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Events's written reviews are positive against 24% of Roya TV's.

Events ships an update every 27 months, Roya TV every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Events | Roya TV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/events/id320381190/reviews) | **[3.0 (156 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roya-tv/id683520774/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **156** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **24.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 27 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 1 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Piet Jonas](https://appshunter.io/developer/288060167) | [Watan Broadcasting Satellite](https://appshunter.io/developer/652139590) |

## What reviewers say

### Events

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/events/id320381190)

Track upcoming events from public Google Calendars with customizable countdowns. Select the number of events to display and choose from predefined calendars. Events can be added and shared via email.

**Highlights:** Countdown timers for upcoming events, Uses public Google Calendars, Selectable number of events, Predefined calendar options, Add and email events, iPad multitasking support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Roya TV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roya-tv/id683520774)

Stream top Arabic series, documentaries, and original shows with this platform. Enjoy personalized recommendations and create multiple profiles for family and friends. Watch on various devices, including smartphones, tablets, and smart TVs.

**Highlights:** Extensive library of Arabic series and documentaries, Exclusive original shows and plays, Personalized recommendations, Multiple user profiles, Cross-device compatibility, Continue watching feature

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| RoyaTV Month Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| RoyaTV Year subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| الحزمة البرونزية | $3.59 | one-time |
| الحزمة الفضية | $14.00 | one-time |
| الحزمة الذهبية | $28.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great content
- 👍 Useful app overall
- 👍 Excellent efforts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App not working
- 🐛 Buffering issues
- 🐛 Black screen
- 🐛 Login issues
- 🐛 App crashing

**Reported bugs**

- App stopped working on Fire TV Stick
- Black screen on Smart TV
- Paid subscription not working
- Shows not working, keep buffering
- App is slow

**Requested features**

- Support English app
- Add casting/Chromecast feature
- Update Apple TV app
- Add profile photo option
- Improve UI


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Events free?

Events costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Roya TV free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Events or Roya TV?

Roya TV is rated higher. Events averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Roya TV averages 3.0 from 156 ratings.

### Do Events or Roya TV have ads?

Roya TV shows ads; Events does not.

### Which is updated more often, Events or Roya TV?

Events ships an update every 27 months, and Roya TV every 4 days. Most recently, Events was updated on October 31, 2026 and Roya TV on November 13, 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.*