Comparison

OTV vs LebanonFiles

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

OTV

Access live news, entertainment shows, and on-demand video content from a leading Lebanese channel. Stay updated with politics, health, and social stories, and watch live broadcasts or browse extensive program libraries.

Highlights
  • Live news ticker
  • Live video feed
  • Video on demand library
  • Digital resolution streaming
  • Browse upcoming programs
  • Multi-bitrate live feed
  • Daily and weekly program grid
Features
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OTV goes Digital in the application for iOS. One of the best Lebanese channel in the entertainment shows, in the latest news covering politics, health, social and more stories. With OTV application receive Live News ticker, fair and Balanced Headline news stories, live video feed of our 24/7 programs. As well as a complete access to our Video On Demand library, which includes all kind of Programs: Social, Family Show, Kids Shows, Entertainment programs, Life style programs, local and regional series, sports, and not to forget our special programs that have reached every home, every person and every household in Lebanon and in the world through our website OTV.COM.LB. App Highlights: - Watch for the 1st time OTV in Digital resolution, better than ever, clearer than ever, adapted for retina display. - Check out On Tonight Video, the show that is going to be presented tonight on Air on OTV. - Browse all of the most recent programs, shows, series and news before going on Air on OTV.COM.LB. - Watch LIVE feed of otv.com.lb channel with multiple bit rate to suite your connection and your mobile device, compatible with 3G, 4G and Wifi connections. - Never miss a show on Air, on the App or on our website, just by going through our updated Daily and Weekly Grid. - Watch LIVE OTV’s morning shows while you are not at home. - Missed an old show from OTV? Just browse our huge one of kind video on demand list and watch any episode from old seasons. - Read, watch and give us your feedback on our news articles and related videos by sending an email to news@otv.com.lb - Flip through our news ticker to get Live OTV News Channel Ticker. - Go beyond local news, as we cover and deliver the regional and international news straight to your device anywhere and anytime. We welcome your feedback! Tell us what you think and email us at mobile@otv.com.lb.

About

LebanonFiles

Stay informed with the latest news, especially from Lebanon, delivered quickly and reliably. Browse various sections easily to find content matching your interests. Receive instant updates through push notifications.

Highlights
  • Fast news delivery
  • Credible reporting
  • Focus on Lebanon
  • Easy section browsing
  • Push notifications
Features
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يمكن لمستخدمي هذه الخدمة الجديدة من موقع "ليبانون فايلز" أن يطلعوا على آخر الأخبار ليس بسرعة فقط بل بمصداقيّة كبيرة. ستبقون على اطلاع على الخبر الجديد، أينما حصل حول العالم، وخصوصاً في لبنان. ويمكنكم الاطلاع على مختلف أبواب الموقع، بسهولة تامة، حيث ستجدون حتماً ما يرضي اهتماماتكم. مع خدمة "ليبانون فايلز" عبر "IOS" ستنتقلون، بإصبعكم، الى عالمٍ واسع من المواضيع والأخبار المتفرّقة، كما ستكون خدمة push notification متاحة لكم بحيث يصلكم كل جديد وطارئ الى هاتفكم فور حصوله. لا تبحثوا عن الأخبار بعد اليوم، فهي ستأتي إليكم، أينما كنتم... أخبارنا سريعة، خاصّة، حياديّة وشاملة. وشعارنا: "شو ما كان اتجاهك... ليبانون فايلز عنوانك".

Screenshots

OTV4 screens
LebanonFiles3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: OTV at 88 against LebanonFiles's 5. OTV also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). LebanonFiles's advantage is iOS requirement (11.4 vs 15.1). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.7 for OTV against 3.8 for LebanonFiles. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OTV has 88 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 45% of OTV's written reviews are positive against 50% of LebanonFiles's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OTV ships an update every 2 months, LebanonFiles every 5 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
OTV versus LebanonFiles: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOTVLebanonFiles
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (88 ratings)3.8 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews45.5% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings88 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.111.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB68 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperSync s.a.r.lTRIANGLE WEB DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT

Customer experience

OTV

All ratings88 ratings
Positive65.9%
Neutral10.2%
Negative23.9%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive45.5%
Neutral3.0%
Negative51.5%

LebanonFiles

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

OTV

No in-app purchases

None

LebanonFiles

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OTV free?
OTV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LebanonFiles free?
LebanonFiles is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, OTV or LebanonFiles?
LebanonFiles is rated higher. OTV averages 3.7 out of 5 from 88 ratings, while LebanonFiles averages 3.8 from 5 ratings.
Do OTV or LebanonFiles have ads?
Neither OTV nor LebanonFiles shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OTV or LebanonFiles?
OTV ships an update every 2 months, and LebanonFiles every 5 months. Most recently, OTV was updated on November 1, 2026 and LebanonFiles on November 1, 2026.

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