# إلا صلاتي vs MBC Shahid

The clearest difference is review sentiment: إلا صلاتي at 77% against MBC Shahid's 16%. إلا صلاتي also leads on rating (4.3 vs 3.0). MBC Shahid's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. إلا صلاتي sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 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.

إلا صلاتي holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8.3K and 22K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of إلا صلاتي's written reviews are positive against 16% of MBC Shahid's.

إلا صلاتي ships an update every 5 months, MBC Shahid fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | إلا صلاتي | MBC Shahid |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (8.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id543714948/reviews)** | [3.0 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mbc-shahid/id879915134/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 8.3K | **22K** |
| Positive reviews | **76.8% of reviews** | 15.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#36** |
| Size | 131 MB | 142 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Ismail Alhmoud](https://appshunter.io/developer/448577386) | [MBC Group](https://appshunter.io/developer/387763189) |

## What reviewers say

### إلا صلاتي

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id543714948)

This app provides accurate prayer times, Qibla direction, and the Hijri calendar. It also features daily Hadith, duas, historical events, and full Adhan calls for each prayer. Users can customize settings and share content.

**Highlights:** Accurate prayer time calculations, Qibla direction finder with distance, Full Adhan calls for each prayer, Hijri and Gregorian calendar, Daily Hadith and Duas, Historical events of the day, Customizable prayer alerts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| all Features Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| All features for 1 year | $7.99 | per year |
| الواجهة الذهبية | $0.99 | one-time |
| الواجهة الماسية | $1.99 | one-time |
| منبه الآذان وازالة الاعلانات | $6.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Features forever | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent app
- 👍 Useful for prayers
- 👍 Provides daily Hadith and Dhikr
- 👍 Accurate prayer times
- 👍 Helpful for travelers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Athan stops in the middle
- 💰 Too many ads
- 🔋 Drains battery
- 📍 Inaccurate prayer times

**Reported bugs**

- Athan not working properly
- Compass not accurate

**Requested features**

- More Athan sound options
- Ability to manually adjust prayer times
- Reduce ads or offer ad-free version


### MBC Shahid

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

**Currently charting:** #36 Top Grossing · Entertainment, #186 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 إلا صلاتي free?

إلا صلاتي 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, إلا صلاتي or MBC Shahid?

إلا صلاتي is rated higher. إلا صلاتي averages 4.3 out of 5 from 8.3K ratings, while MBC Shahid averages 3.0 from 22K ratings.

### Do إلا صلاتي or MBC Shahid have ads?

إلا صلاتي shows ads; MBC Shahid does not.

### Which is updated more often, إلا صلاتي or MBC Shahid?

إلا صلاتي ships an update every 5 months, and MBC Shahid fortnightly. Most recently, إلا صلاتي was updated on September 21, 2026 and MBC Shahid on September 26, 2026.

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