# GLARAB vs Televika

The clearest difference is rating: Televika at 4.4 against GLARAB's 3.1. GLARAB's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and review sentiment (49% vs 40%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Televika sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. GLARAB asks for nothing beyond the download.

Televika holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 118 and 307 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 49% of GLARAB's written reviews are positive against 40% of Televika's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

GLARAB ships an update every 6 months, Televika every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GLARAB | Televika |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (118 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glarab/id533466656/reviews) | **[4.4 (307 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/televika/id1546594547/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 118 | **307** |
| Positive reviews | **49.4% of reviews** | 40.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 4 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 9 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GOLD LINE TELEMANAGEMENT INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/456034851) | [Ereele GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1546594549) |

## What reviewers say

### GLARAB

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glarab/id533466656)

Access live Arabic television programming and radio stations from around the world. This service offers a rich source of cultural, educational, musical, and entertaining content for Arabic-speaking communities globally. Future updates will include video-on-demand for movies and TV series.

**Highlights:** Live Arabic television programming, International radio stations, Cultural, educational, musical, and entertainment content, Video-on-Demand (coming soon), Access from anywhere, anytime

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Great app
- 👍 Excellent application
- 🙌 Awesome app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Not working
- ⚠️ Doesn't work anymore
- 🚫 App not working
- 🔴 Connection issues
- 💤 Freezes/crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Compatibility issues with iOS 8 and newer
- Frequent crashes and connection timeouts
- Channels not loading or disappearing

**Requested features**

- Add more Arabic channels
- Support for iPad and iPhone 5
- Chromecast support
- Subscription option to remove ads


### Televika

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/televika/id1546594547)

Access a vast library of Persian movies, exclusive series, and reality shows. Stream live TV channels and download content to watch offline. Enjoy personalized profiles and robust parental controls for a worry-free entertainment experience.

**Highlights:** Persian movies and exclusive series, Live TV channels streaming, Download for offline viewing, Multi-user profiles, Robust parental controls, New content added weekly

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Subscription | $6.99 | per month |
| 3 Months Subscription | $14.95 | per 3 months |
| 6 Months Subscription | $22.99 | per 3 months |
| 6 Months Subscription | $23.95 | per 6 months |
| 1 Year Subscription | $47.90 | per year |
| Package 1 month | $5.99 | one-time |
| Package 3 month | $13.99 | one-time |
| Package 6 month | $23.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for Persian entertainment
- 👍 Wide selection of shows
- 👍 High-quality streaming
- 👍 Affordable subscription
- 👍 Good for Iranians abroad

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Lots of glitches
- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 Login issues
- 🐛 Cannot play anything
- 🐛 Paid but locked out

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot login
- Cannot play anything
- Paid but locked out after cancellation
- Technical problems with viewing
- App crashes instantly on loading

**Requested features**

- Add more movies
- Add Persian TV (Seda Sima) to mobile app
- Add Apple TV app
- Add Chromecast support
- Add English UI version


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GLARAB free?

GLARAB is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Televika free?

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

### Which has better reviews, GLARAB or Televika?

Televika is rated higher. GLARAB averages 3.1 out of 5 from 118 ratings, while Televika averages 4.4 from 307 ratings.

### Do GLARAB or Televika have ads?

Neither GLARAB nor Televika shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GLARAB or Televika?

GLARAB ships an update every 6 months, and Televika every 4 months. Most recently, GLARAB was updated on October 7, 2026 and Televika on October 11, 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.*