# Roya TV vs Wide

The clearest difference is rating: Wide at 4.1 against Roya TV's 3.0. Wide also leads on review sentiment (38% vs 24%). Roya TV's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Roya TV sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Wide sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Wide holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 156 and 56 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 24% of Roya TV's written reviews are positive against 38% of Wide's.

Roya TV ships an update every 3 days, Wide every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 21, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Roya TV | Wide |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (156 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roya-tv/id683520774/reviews) | **[4.1 (56 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wide/id1124366719/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **156** | 56 |
| Positive reviews | 24.3% of reviews | **37.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 73 MB | 110 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **14.3** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Watan Broadcasting Satellite](https://appshunter.io/developer/652139590) | [Interactive Media Solution LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1124366718) |

## 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


### Wide

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wide/id1124366719)

Stream live Arabic TV channels, movies, and TV series in high definition. Enjoy premium Khaliji and Arabic content on any device, anytime, anywhere, without interruptions.

**Highlights:** Live streaming TV channels, High-definition movies, Arabic TV series, Premium Khaliji content, Cross-device compatibility, Uninterrupted viewing

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Wide Bundle Monthly | $3.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Roya TV free?

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

### Is Wide free?

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

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

Wide is rated higher. Roya TV averages 3.0 out of 5 from 156 ratings, while Wide averages 4.1 from 56 ratings.

### Do Roya TV or Wide have ads?

Both Roya TV and Wide show ads.

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

Roya TV ships an update every 3 days, and Wide every 2 weeks. Most recently, Roya TV was updated on September 21, 2026 and Wide 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.*