# Иви vs MBC Shahid

The clearest difference is rating: Иви at 4.7 against MBC Shahid's 3.0. MBC Shahid's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#37 vs unranked). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Иви sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $1.00 per month and MBC Shahid sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Иви holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9.2K and 23K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of Иви's written reviews are positive against 16% of MBC Shahid's.

Иви ships an update weekly, MBC Shahid fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Иви | MBC Shahid |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (9.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id455705533/reviews)** | [3.0 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mbc-shahid/id879915134/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 9.2K | **23K** |
| Positive reviews | **22.4% of reviews** | 15.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#37** |
| Size | 255 MB | 142 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Ivi.ru LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/455705536) | [MBC Group](https://appshunter.io/developer/387763189) |

## What reviewers say

### Иви

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id455705533)

Access a vast library of films, series, and cartoons from around the world. Enjoy exclusive premieres, original productions, and high-quality video and sound. Download content for offline viewing and utilize smart recommendations tailored to your preferences.

**Highlights:** Vast film and series library, Exclusive premieres and originals, High-quality video and sound, Offline downloads, Smart recommendation algorithm, Kids profile with PIN protection, Multi-device support

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Подписка Изи Иви | $1.00 | per month |
| Подписка Изи Иви | $1.99 | per month |
| Подписка Иви | $2.99 | per month |
| Подписка ivi+ на 1 месяц | $3.99 | per month |
| Подписка ivi | $4.99 | per month |
| Подписка Иви (старая цена) | $5.99 | per month |
| Подписка ivi | $5.99 | per month |
| Подписка Иви | $5.99 | per month |
| Подписка ivi | $9.99 | per month |
| Подписка Иви | $9.99 | per month |
| Подписка Иви | $22.49 | per 3 months |
| Подписка Иви | $59.99 | per year |
| Аренда фильма | $1.99 | one-time |
| Аренда фильма | $2.99 | one-time |
| Покупка фильма | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient app
- 👍 Huge content library
- 💡 Offline viewing
- 🤩 Great user experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent glitches and bugs
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🤖 Poor customer support
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Video playback issues and freezing
- Subscription automatically renews without user consent
- Inability to properly cancel or manage subscription
- Inconsistent performance across devices

**Requested features**

- Add more popular TV shows and movies
- Improve video quality and playback stability
- Introduce parental controls and content filtering
- Allow users to download content for offline viewing


### MBC Shahid

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mbc-shahid/id879915134)

**Currently charting:** #37 Top Grossing · Entertainment, #188 Top Free · Entertainment (US App Store)

Access a vast library of Arabic Originals, exclusive series, blockbuster movies, and live TV channels. Enjoy live sports in HD and unmissable events. Download content to watch offline and create personalized profiles for family-friendly viewing.

**Highlights:** Exclusive Arabic Originals, Live Sports in HD, Unmissable Live Events, Ad-Free Streaming (with subscription), Live TV Channels, Exclusive Movie & Series Premieres, Download & Watch Offline

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| VIP | $13.99 | per month |
| VIP Mobile | $13.99 | per month |
| VIP \| BigTime | $16.99 | per month |
| VIP \| Sports | $19.49 | per month |
| VIP \| Sports \| GOBX | $23.49 | per month |
| Ultimate | $24.49 | per month |
| VIP | $29.99 | per 3 months |
| VIP | $139.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great content
- 👍 Variety of shows and movies
- 💡 Useful for overseas users
- 🚀 App improvements over time

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent glitches and crashes
- ⚠️ Poor customer support
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and find content
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Login and account issues

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription issues and unexpected charges
- Frequent log-out and login problems
- Streaming quality and video playback issues
- Compatibility problems with certain devices

**Requested features**

- Add option to reset watched progress
- Improve casting and TV connectivity
- Provide more English subtitles and language options
- Introduce user rating and review system
- Optimize app performance and reduce bugs


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Иви free?

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

### Is MBC Shahid free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Иви or MBC Shahid?

Иви is rated higher. Иви averages 4.7 out of 5 from 9.2K ratings, while MBC Shahid averages 3.0 from 23K ratings.

### Do Иви or MBC Shahid have ads?

Иви shows ads; MBC Shahid does not.

### Which is updated more often, Иви or MBC Shahid?

Иви ships an update weekly, and MBC Shahid fortnightly. Most recently, Иви was updated on October 26, 2026 and MBC Shahid on October 26, 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.*