# Roya TV vs Tabie

The clearest difference is rating: Tabie at 5.0 against Roya TV's 3.0. Tabie 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 8 months) and ratings volume (156 vs 1). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Roya TV sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Tabie asks for nothing beyond the download.

Tabie holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Roya TV has 156 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Roya TV ships an update every 3 days, Tabie every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and July 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Roya TV | Tabie |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (156 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roya-tv/id683520774/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabie/id1119135566/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **156** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 24.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 73 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **14.3** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Watan Broadcasting Satellite](https://appshunter.io/developer/652139590) | [DOTCOM](https://appshunter.io/developer/697847434) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Tabie

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabie/id1119135566)

This app offers a wide range of content categorized for easy access, including family programs, personal development, and Islamic economics. Users can search for specific episodes, programs, or speakers, and enjoy live streaming with unlimited viewers and improved quality. Registered users can save favorites, continue watching where they left off, and engage with the community.

**Highlights:** Categorized content browsing, Search functionality, Live streaming, Save favorite programs, Continue watching feature, User comments and sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Roya TV free?

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

### Is Tabie free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Roya TV or Tabie?

Tabie is rated higher. Roya TV averages 3.0 out of 5 from 156 ratings, while Tabie averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Roya TV or Tabie have ads?

Roya TV shows ads; Tabie does not.

### Which is updated more often, Roya TV or Tabie?

Roya TV ships an update every 3 days, and Tabie every 8 months. Most recently, Roya TV was updated on September 21, 2026 and Tabie on July 7, 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.*