# Dubai+ vs Roya TV

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dubai+ | Roya TV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.7 (162 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dubai-plus/id641607453/reviews)** | [3.0 (156 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roya-tv/id683520774/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **162** | 156 |
| Positive reviews | **32.3% of reviews** | 24.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 168 MB | 73 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Dubai Media Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/503843880) | [Watan Broadcasting Satellite](https://appshunter.io/developer/652139590) |

## 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


### Roya TV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roya-tv/id683520774)

Stream top Jordanian series, documentaries, and Arabic shows on any device. Enjoy exclusive content, original productions, and a user-friendly interface for personalized entertainment.

**Highlights:** Exclusive series and shows, Roya TV Originals, Arabic content library, Multi-device streaming, Personalized recommendations, User profiles, Continue watching feature

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| RoyaTV Month Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| RoyaTV Year subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| الحزمة البرونزية | $3.59 | one-time |
| الحزمة الفضية | $14.00 | one-time |
| الحزمة الذهبية | $28.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great content
- 👍 Useful app overall
- 👍 Excellent efforts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App not working
- 🐛 Buffering issues
- 🐛 Black screen
- 🐛 Login issues
- 🐛 App crashing

**Reported bugs**

- App stopped working on Fire TV Stick
- Black screen on Smart TV
- Paid subscription not working
- Shows not working, keep buffering
- App is slow

**Requested features**

- Support English app
- Add casting/Chromecast feature
- Update Apple TV app
- Add profile photo option
- Improve UI


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dubai+ free?

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

### Is Roya TV free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Dubai+ or Roya TV?

Dubai+ is rated higher. Dubai+ averages 3.7 out of 5 from 162 ratings, while Roya TV averages 3.0 from 156 ratings.

### Do Dubai+ or Roya TV have ads?

Roya TV shows ads; Dubai+ does not.

### Which is updated more often, Dubai+ or Roya TV?

Dubai+ ships an update every 5 weeks, and Roya TV every 3 days. Most recently, Dubai+ was updated on September 15, 2026 and Roya TV on September 21, 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.*