Comparison

Alrayapoet vs ROD

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

Head to head
About

Alrayapoet

Watch episodes of a poetry competition, view live broadcasts, and get the latest news, videos, and photos. Discover contestants and support poetic talent.

Highlights
  • View all episodes
  • Watch live broadcast
  • Latest news updates
  • Access videos and photos
  • View contestant profiles
Features
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A popular poetry competition program organized by the Saudi Broadcasting Corporation, which aims to support poetry and discover poetic talents. Al Raya Poet application provides users with viewing all episodes of Al Raya Poet application, watching the live broadcast of the episode, the latest news, videos and photos, and viewing all the contestants of Al Raya Poet application.

About

ROD

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
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Welcome to ROD – where entertainment meets excellence! ROD-"Rai On Demand” is the digital extension of Alrai TV, Kuwait’s first private television channel, established since 2004. With decades of experience, ROD sets its sights on a global audience, offering a unique and diverse viewing experience. Explore a vast selection of exclusive programs that reflect everyday life and resonate deeply with the community. Dive into a rich library that archives key moments from the past two decades, providing a window into history and culture. ROD is committed to delivering an enjoyable, family-friendly experience, upholding societal values and ethics while steering clear of shallow or low-quality content. Every production meets the highest standards of quality, brought to life with cutting-edge technology to ensure exceptional visual clarity. Customize your entertainment with multiple profiles, allowing tailored content that suits the preferences of every family member. ROD – Your road to Entertainment!

Screenshots

Alrayapoet4 screens
ROD4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Alrayapoet at none against ROD's 2. Alrayapoet also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 43%). ROD's advantage is rating (3.4 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (14 vs 4). On price, update cadence, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ROD holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 14 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 75% of Alrayapoet'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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Alrayapoet versus ROD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAlrayapoetROD
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (4 ratings)3.4 (14 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews — better42.9% of reviews
Number of ratings414 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRayaAl Rai

Customer experience

Alrayapoet

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

ROD

All ratings14 ratings
Positive57.1%
Neutral7.1%
Negative35.7%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive42.9%
Neutral14.3%
Negative42.9%

In-app purchases

None

Alrayapoet

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

ROD

One-time2
  • $3.49 Tvod package$3.49
  • $3.49 package$3.49

Questions

Is Alrayapoet free?
Alrayapoet 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, Alrayapoet or ROD?
ROD is rated higher. Alrayapoet averages 3.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while ROD averages 3.4 from 14 ratings.
Do Alrayapoet or ROD have ads?
Neither Alrayapoet nor ROD shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Alrayapoet or ROD?
Alrayapoet ships an update fortnightly, and ROD fortnightly. Most recently, Alrayapoet was updated on October 24, 2026 and ROD on October 24, 2026.

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