# Al Jadeed vs واس

The clearest difference is rating: واس at 4.0 against Al Jadeed's 3.2. واس also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.5). Al Jadeed's advantage is ratings volume (81 vs 9). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Al Jadeed sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. واس asks for nothing beyond the download.

واس holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Al Jadeed has 81 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 28% and 29% positive.

Al Jadeed ships an update every 2 weeks, واس every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Al Jadeed | واس |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (81 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/al-jadeed/id548634879/reviews) | **[4.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spa/id1030299223/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **81** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 27.8% of reviews | **28.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 76 MB | 76 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AL JADEED COMPANY S.A.L](https://appshunter.io/developer/1505535954) | [Saudi Press Agency](https://appshunter.io/developer/1350370130) |

## What reviewers say

### Al Jadeed

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/al-jadeed/id548634879)

Access breaking news, exclusive videos, and live TV streams from Lebanon and around the world. Stay informed with sports, entertainment, and in-depth reports, all within a user-friendly and secure interface. Catch up on missed programs and easily share content.

**Highlights:** Exclusive news videos, Live TV streaming, Catch-up on programs, Sports news updates, Entertainment news, User-friendly interface, News sharing

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly for LIVE TV & VOD | $4.99 | per month |
| Bi Yearly for LIVE TV & VOD | $19.99 | per 6 months |
| Yearly for LIVE TV & VOD | $34.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 📰 Fast breaking news delivery
- 📱 Easy-to-use interface design
- 🌍 Access to Lebanese news abroad
- 📺 Live streaming capability
- 🔔 Reliable push notifications

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezing
- 💰 Expensive subscription fees compared to competitors
- 🔤 Font size too small and unreadable
- 🌐 No English language option available
- 📺 Live streaming frequently non-functional

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch or during use
- Live streaming not working or frequently disconnecting
- Freezing when switching between apps
- Videos not loading or playing with no audio
- False 'no internet connection' errors

**Requested features**

- English language support
- Adjustable font size across entire app
- Background playback while using other apps
- Landscape/horizontal view mode
- iPad-optimized app version


### واس

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spa/id1030299223)

Stay updated with the latest news from Saudi Arabia and around the world. Access royal, political, economic, and sports news, along with event coverage and multimedia galleries.

**Highlights:** 24/7 news updates, Royal and political news section, Cabinet session news, Photo and video gallery, Reports and surveys section, Modern user interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Al Jadeed free?

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

### Is واس free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Al Jadeed or واس?

واس is rated higher. Al Jadeed averages 3.2 out of 5 from 81 ratings, while واس averages 4.0 from 9 ratings.

### Do Al Jadeed or واس have ads?

Neither Al Jadeed nor واس shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Al Jadeed or واس?

Al Jadeed ships an update every 2 weeks, and واس every 3 weeks. Most recently, Al Jadeed was updated on October 15, 2026 and واس on October 16, 2026.

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