# Mahatat | محطات vs Arabic Stories

The clearest difference is rating: Arabic Stories at 5.0 against Mahatat | محطات's 3.4. Arabic Stories also leads on ads (none vs shown). Mahatat | محطات's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 15 months) and ratings volume (71 vs 2). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mahatat | محطات sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month and Arabic Stories sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Arabic Stories holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mahatat | محطات has 71 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Mahatat | محطات ships an update every 3 weeks, Arabic Stories every 15 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mahatat | محطات | Arabic Stories |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (71 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mahatat/id524552885/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arabic-stories/id1665629088/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **71** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 50.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 15 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 70 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.2** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Telly, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/524552888) | [KREATORDEV LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1634077382) |

## What reviewers say

### Mahatat | محطات

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mahatat/id524552885)

Access a vast library of exclusive Arabic TV shows and movies, with a focus on Khaleeji content. Enjoy a user-friendly interface, watchlist, and enhanced playback. Discover content by your favorite celebrities.

**Highlights:** Exclusive Arabic TV shows and movies, Extensive Khaleeji content library, User-friendly new design, Watchlist for later viewing, Enhanced playback and faster loading, Cast & crew database for celebrity search, Continue watching option (Premium)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mahatat Plus | $4.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Awesome features
- 👍 Fantastic
- 👍 Magnificent

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes
- 🐛 Doesn't work
- 🐛 Glitches
- 🐛 Freezes
- 🐛 Slow

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues
- Crashes on launch
- Video playback problems
- Incompatibility with certain devices
- Incorrect video content displayed

**Requested features**

- Offline watch (Download features)
- Automatic playback of next video
- Better search functionality
- More content and video options
- Ability to add own music


### Arabic Stories

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arabic-stories/id1665629088)

Discover illustrated Arabic children's stories that entertain and educate. These tales encourage reading and language development, enhancing cognitive skills like listening, speaking, and comprehension. Enjoy diverse narratives reflecting Arab life for leisure or bedtime reading.

**Highlights:** Illustrated Arabic stories, Promotes reading and language learning, Enhances cognitive skills, Diverse narratives, Suitable for bedtime

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock all stories | $4.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mahatat | محطات free?

Mahatat | محطات is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Arabic Stories free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Mahatat | محطات or Arabic Stories?

Arabic Stories is rated higher. Mahatat | محطات averages 3.4 out of 5 from 71 ratings, while Arabic Stories averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Mahatat | محطات or Arabic Stories have ads?

Mahatat | محطات shows ads; Arabic Stories does not.

### Which is updated more often, Mahatat | محطات or Arabic Stories?

Mahatat | محطات ships an update every 3 weeks, and Arabic Stories every 15 months. Most recently, Mahatat | محطات was updated on November 1, 2026 and Arabic Stories on November 3, 2026.

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