# Dubai+ vs ROD

The clearest difference is rating: Dubai+ at 3.7 against ROD's 3.1. Dubai+ also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (162 vs 12). ROD's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks) and review sentiment (43% vs 32%). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ROD sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Dubai+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

Dubai+ holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dubai+ has 162 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 32% of Dubai+'s written reviews are positive against 43% of ROD's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Dubai+ ships an update every 5 weeks, ROD fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dubai+ | ROD |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.7 (162 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dubai-plus/id641607453/reviews)** | [3.1 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rod/id6654901222/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **162** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 32.3% of reviews | **42.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 168 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dubai Media Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/503843880) | [Al Rai](https://appshunter.io/developer/488685419) |

## What reviewers say

### Dubai+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dubai-plus/id641607453)

This platform offers a vast library of Arabic original productions, exclusive series, and movies. Enjoy live streaming of major sports events and global championships, all in one seamless experience designed for Arab families.

**Highlights:** Arabic original productions, Exclusive series and movies, Live sports streaming, Live Dubai events, Family-friendly content, Constantly updated library

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### ROD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rod/id6654901222)

This app offers a diverse viewing experience with exclusive programs and a rich archive of past content. It provides a family-friendly platform with high-quality productions and customizable profiles for tailored entertainment.

**Highlights:** Exclusive programs, Rich content archive, Family-friendly content, High-quality productions, Multiple user profiles, Cutting-edge technology

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| $3.49 Tvod package | $3.49 | one-time |
| $3.49 package | $3.49 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dubai+ free?

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

### Is ROD free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Dubai+ or ROD?

Dubai+ is rated higher. Dubai+ averages 3.7 out of 5 from 162 ratings, while ROD averages 3.1 from 12 ratings.

### Do Dubai+ or ROD have ads?

Neither Dubai+ nor ROD shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dubai+ or ROD?

Dubai+ ships an update every 5 weeks, and ROD fortnightly. Most recently, Dubai+ was updated on September 15, 2026 and ROD on September 1, 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.*