Comparison

Watermelon+ vs Aswat Fm

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

Head to head
About

Watermelon+

This streaming platform showcases films from marginalized and underrepresented communities, featuring documentaries, narratives, and Palestinian cinema. It offers early access to new releases and a curated collection of impactful stories.

Highlights
  • Stream films from marginalized communities
  • Award-winning documentaries
  • Festival favorites and narratives
  • Exclusive Palestinian cinema collection
  • Early access to new releases
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Watermelon+ is a streaming platform amplifying bold voices from marginalized and underrepresented communities. From award-winning documentaries and festival favorites to unforgettable narratives and hidden gems, Watermelon+ delivers powerful, entertaining stories on our own terms. Get early access to new releases and explore the most definitive collection of Palestinian cinema ever assembled. To access all features and content you can subscribe to Watermelon+ on a monthly or yearly basis with an auto-renewing subscription right inside the app.* Pricing can vary by region and will be confirmed before purchase in the app. In app subscriptions will automatically renew at the end of their cycle. * All payments will be paid through your iTunes Account and may be managed under Account Settings after the initial payment. Subscription payments will automatically renew unless deactivated at least 24-hours before the end of the current cycle. Your account will be charged for renewal at least 24-hours prior to the end of the current cycle. Cancellations are incurred by disabling auto-renewal. Terms of Service: https://www.watermelonplus.com/tos Privacy Policy: https://www.watermelonplus.com/privacy

About

Aswat Fm

Features
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Aswat FM is an independent Arabic radio station based in the United States, dedicated to delivering credible journalism, cultural dialogue, and community-driven programming that reflects the voices and experiences of the Arab community. Whether you’re looking to stay informed, enjoy modern Arabic music, or connect with meaningful conversations, Aswat FM brings trusted content directly to your device.

Screenshots

Watermelon+4 screens
Aswat Fm2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Aswat Fm at none against Watermelon+'s 10. Aswat Fm also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Watermelon+ sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Aswat Fm asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Watermelon+ ships an update every 2 months, Aswat Fm fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Watermelon+ versus Aswat Fm: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWatermelon+Aswat Fm
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (173 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews97.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings173 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB29 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperMaljack Productions, IncAswat Fm

Bugs and requests

Watermelon+

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • None mentioned

Requested features

1 request
  • Content for children

Aswat Fm

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Watermelon+

Subscriptions2
  • Watermelon+ Monthly$8.991 Month
  • Watermelon+ Yearly$89.991 Year
One-time8
  • Watermelon Pictures - 199$1.99
  • Watermelon Pictures - 499$4.99
  • Watermelon Pictures - 699$6.99
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  • Watermelon Pictures - 999$9.99
  • Watermelon Pictures - 1299$12.99
  • Watermelon Pictures - 1499$14.99
  • Watermelon Pictures - 1999$19.99
  • Watermelon Pictures - 2499$24.99
None

Aswat Fm

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Watermelon+ free?
Watermelon+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Aswat Fm free?
Aswat Fm is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Watermelon+ or Aswat Fm have ads?
Neither Watermelon+ nor Aswat Fm shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Watermelon+ or Aswat Fm?
Watermelon+ ships an update every 2 months, and Aswat Fm fortnightly. Most recently, Watermelon+ was updated on October 14, 2026 and Aswat Fm on October 12, 2026.

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