Comparison

Alshabaka الشبكة vs Thaki Pro

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

Head to head
About

Alshabaka الشبكة

Features
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Alshabaka brings movies, series, music and live TV together in one app, in high quality and without buffering. Why Alshabaka? * Movies and drama: Watch the latest Ramadan series, Iraqi, Arabic and international films, and exclusive TV programs as soon as they air. * Unlimited music: A large library of Iraqi and Arabic songs, from classic archive recordings to the latest exclusive releases. * Live TV channels: Watch your favorite channels, including Al Iraqiya News and Al Iraqiya General, and follow matches, political and sports events as they happen. * Smart player: A modern, smooth player that lets you switch between video and music easily, with the best sound and picture quality. * Organized browsing: Content is grouped into clear categories (drama, romance, entertainment, documentaries) so you find what you want in seconds. Alshabaka is built for Iraqi and Arab families, with a modern experience on par with global streaming platforms. Download Alshabaka now and enjoy live TV, art and drama wherever you are.

About

Thaki Pro

Features
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Thaki Pro – The Ultimate Media Player & Playlist Manager Elevate your personal media playback experience with Thaki Pro, the advanced media player and playlist management utility crafted specifically for iOS, iPadOS, and Apple TV. Thaki Pro delivers a sleek, cinematic, and high-performance interface to organize and enjoy your own content seamlessly. Key Features: Advanced Playlist & File Management: • Easily import and organize your personal playlists (M3U / M3U8 links, Xtream Codes API, and local media files). • One-tap quick switching and management across multiple user profiles. • Smart automatic categorization for your playlists (Live streams, VOD, and custom categories). • Interactive Electronic Program Guide (EPG) support for playlist channel schedules. Cinematic, High-Performance Media Engine: • Advanced playback engine supporting modern video and audio codecs up to 4K HDR with smooth, buffer-free rendering. • Full AirPlay integration for wireless audio and video streaming to Apple TV and AirPlay 2-compatible screens. • Picture-in-Picture (PiP) multitasking support to watch while using other apps. • Flexible aspect ratio controls tailored to fit any screen dimensions. • Multi-audio track selection and support for both embedded and external subtitles (SRT, VTT). • Smart screen lock to prevent accidental touches during playback. Personal Library & Smart Tools: • Offline download manager to save your personal media files and watch without an internet connection while traveling. • Secure, encrypted cloud sync across iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV for favorites, watch history, and resume points. • Interactive sports tracker to stay updated on match schedules and team scores. • Instant, responsive search across all loaded playlists and categories. • Modern, fluid interface fully optimized for portrait and landscape orientations. Important Notice & Legal Disclaimer: - Thaki Pro is strictly a media player and playlist organization software; it does not provide, host, bundle, sell, or distribute any media content, TV channels, streams, or IPTV subscriptions. - Users must independently provide their own content and playlists, and ensure they hold the necessary legal rights and permissions to access them. - Thaki Pro has no affiliation with any third-party content provider and strictly does not endorse or promote the streaming of copyrighted materials without proper authorization from copyright holders. Standard Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://thaki.me/TV/privacy

Screenshots

Alshabaka الشبكة4 screens
Thaki Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Alshabaka الشبكة at none against Thaki Pro's 3. Alshabaka الشبكة also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). 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. Thaki Pro sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Alshabaka الشبكة asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Alshabaka الشبكة ships an update every 8 days, Thaki Pro every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Alshabaka الشبكة versus Thaki Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAlshabaka الشبكةThaki Pro
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 8 daysEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size80 MB135 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperIraqi News AgencyAbdulkarim Alsaleh

In-app purchases

None

Alshabaka الشبكة

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Thaki Pro

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$0.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime premium$19.99

Questions

Is Alshabaka الشبكة free?
Alshabaka الشبكة is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Thaki Pro free?
Thaki Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Alshabaka الشبكة or Thaki Pro have ads?
Neither Alshabaka الشبكة nor Thaki Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Alshabaka الشبكة or Thaki Pro?
Alshabaka الشبكة ships an update every 8 days, and Thaki Pro every 5 days. Most recently, Alshabaka الشبكة was updated on October 30, 2026 and Thaki Pro on October 31, 2026.

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