Dubai+ vs Roya TV
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Dubai+
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.
- Arabic original productions
- Exclusive series and movies
- Live sports streaming
- Live Dubai events
- Family-friendly content
- Constantly updated library
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منصّة الترفيه الأكبر في الشرق الأوسط مع أعمال أصلية، محتوى حصري وبث مباشر للفعاليات والبطولات الرياضية. دبي+… منصّتك الترفيهية الأكبر في الشرق الأوسط! استمتع بمشاهدة أفضل الأعمال الأصلية العربية، والمسلسلات والأفلام الحصرية، والبث المباشر لأهم البطولات الرياضية والأحداث العالمية في تجربة واحدة مصمّمة للعائلة العربية. استمتع بعالم من الترفيه اللامحدود حيث تقدّم دبي+ (دبي بلس) مكتبة ضخمة ومتنوعة من المحتوى المحلي والعربي والعالمي؛ من الدراما والأكشن إلى الكوميديا والرومانسية، مما يمنح جميع أفراد العائلة تجربة مشاهدة متكاملة في مكان واحد. دبي+ (دبي بلس) … تعيد تعريف الترفيه في دبي والمنطقة. تجمع المنصة تحـت مظلة واحـدة محتوى حصرياً يلـبي جميع الأذواق والاهتمامات: عروض أولى وحصرية للأفلام والمسلسلات قبل عرضها على التلفزيون. إنتاجات عربية أصلية مصمّمة خصيصًا للجمهور العربي. أضخم مكتبة تضم أكثر من 30,000 ساعة من الدراما، والأكشن، والكوميديا، والرومانسية، والكلاسيكيات المصرية والروائع التركية والمسلسلات الأجنبية. أحداث رياضية مباشرة بجودة عالية لأبرز البطولات المحلية والعالمية. فعاليات دبي المباشرة مثل احتفالات رأس السنة، كأس دبي العالمي، الحفلات والفعاليات الكبرى. محتوى مناسب للعائلة وآمن لجميع الفئات العمرية. مزايا المنصّة: أعمال أصلية وحصرية تُعرض لأول مرة على دبي+. مكتبة متجدّدة باستمرار بأحدث الإصدارات. وصول فوري لبرامج عالمية مختارة بعناية. تصفّح سريع وسلس عبر باقات متنوعة تلائم جميع الأذواق. اقتراحات ذكية وشخصية مبنية على اهتماماتك. دبي+ (دبي بلس) … تعيد تعريف علاقتك بالترفيه. Dubai+ (Dubai Plus)… your go-to entertainment destination in the Middle East. Enjoy the best Arabic original productions, exclusive series, movies, and live streaming of major sports events and global championships - all in one easy, seamless experience made for Arab families. Step into a world of unlimited entertainment with a huge library of Emirati Homegrown, regional Arabic, and international content. From drama to action to comedy and romance, Dubai+ brings everyone together with a complete family viewing experience in one place. Dubai+… Redefining entertainment in Dubai and the region. All Your Favourite Content in One Place · Exclusive premieres - Ad-free. Watch latest new movies and series, without interruptions. · Arabic originals created for the region. Discover stories made for Arab audiences, all in one platform. · 30,000+ hours of nonstop entertainment. Arabic Drama, action, comedy, romance, classics, Turkish hits, and top international titles. · Live sports in high quality. Follow the biggest sport leagues and global championships as they happen. · Live Dubai events all year round. New Year’s Eve celebrations, Dubai World Cup, concerts, festivals, and more. · Family-friendly and safe for all ages. A trusted space with content suitable for every member of the family. Platform Features · Original and exclusive productions only on Dubai+. · A constantly updated library with the latest releases. · Instant access to curated global programs. · Smooth, easy browsing across categories and collections. · Smart, personalized recommendations based on your interests. Dubai+ (Dubai Plus)… Redefining your entertainment experience.
Roya TV
Stream top Jordanian series, documentaries, and Arabic shows on any device. Enjoy exclusive content, original productions, and a user-friendly interface for personalized entertainment.
- Exclusive series and shows
- Roya TV Originals
- Arabic content library
- Multi-device streaming
- Personalized recommendations
- User profiles
- Continue watching feature
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Roya TV is the no. 1 streaming platform in Jordan, has it all! We’ve got the best series, documentaries, Arabic shows and content - on all devices! With our new user-friendly interface, all this great content is perfectly curated and collated right at your fingertips. More Options, More Entertainment Subscribe to ٌRoya TV Plus and watch additional entertainment programs, original shows, documentaries and exclusive plays and series Access to FHD Livestream of Roya TV with no ads and watch before airing Roya TV Plus Streaming app is home for exclusive series and programs hits, Roya TV Originals and premium, so much more. Entertainment shows? Yes! All the entertainment you and your family need, in one place, for one great price, on one easy-to-use app. Why you will love Roya TV PLUS: Exclusive and non-exclusive series, plays and shows Roya TV Originals Arabic shows & content, you’ll fall in love with Create up to 3 individual profiles for family & friends Enjoy personalized recommendations Improved interface with easier navigation Discover content easily with auto-complete search and suggestions Continue watching feature Watch Anytime, Anywhere You can watch on your smartphone, smart TV, tablet, and Chromecast device Check out our Privacy Policy: https://roya.tv/privacy-policy Terms of use https://roya.tv/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Dubai+ at 3.7 against Roya TV's 3.0. Dubai+ also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). Roya TV's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and device support 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
Both are free to download. Roya TV sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Dubai+ asks for nothing beyond the download.
Dubai+ holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 162 and 156 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 32% of Dubai+'s written reviews are positive against 24% of Roya TV's.
Dubai+ ships an update every 5 weeks, Roya TV every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Dubai+ | Roya TV |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (162 ratings) — better | 3.0 (156 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 32.3% of reviews — better | 24.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 162 — better | 156 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 168 MB | 73 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Dubai Media Inc. | Watan Broadcasting Satellite |
Customer experience
Dubai+
Roya TV
Bugs and requests
Dubai+
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Roya TV
Reported bugs
43 issues- App stopped working on Fire TV Stick
- Black screen on Smart TV
- Paid subscription not working
- Shows not working, keep buffering
- App is slow
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- Shows not available on app
- Live streaming and video stopped working
- Cannot log in to Samsung TV
- Videos not playing, asking to pay again
- No compatible source found error
- Ads interrupt and cause freezing
- App crashes when selecting live broadcasts
- Login through app fails
- Casting not working
- Forced ads play but nothing after
- Videos won't download, only ads
- Videos do not play
- Cannot chromecast to TV
- App is slow with many issues
- Ads get stuck and remain on screen
- Sound of ads plays with content
- Cannot watch episodes, forced ads play but nothing after
- App crashes after choosing live broadcasts and closing ads
- Videos not working on iPhone
- Videos are not loading
- Cannot play videos, server failed or format not supported
- App doesn't allow login/registration/password change
- App has no sound
- Registration not working on iPhone 6
- Create account problem
- Login problem
- Problem with current version
- App doesn't open on iPhone 6
- App is not opening
- App sometimes doesn't work, needs restart
- Live streaming quality is too low
- App is not allowing to add profile photo
- App is not working at all, no video or live stream
- Nothing works after selecting a show
- App is weak and unreliable
- App crashes when submitting new account
- Facebook login error
- Cannot participate in contests due to ads and hidden buttons
Requested features
6 requests- Support English app
- Add casting/Chromecast feature
- Update Apple TV app
- Add profile photo option
- Improve UI
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- Higher quality live streaming
In-app purchases
Dubai+
No in-app purchases
Roya TV
- RoyaTV Month Subscription$2.991 Month
- RoyaTV Year subscription$19.991 Year
- الحزمة البرونزية$3.59
- الحزمة الفضية$14.00
- الحزمة الذهبية$28.00
