beIN CONNECT (MENA) vs 1969
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
beIN CONNECT (MENA)
Stream live sports tournaments, blockbuster movies, trending series, and kids' channels on your mobile or tablet. Enjoy high-quality, low-latency streaming with features like personalized reminders, casting to TV, and adaptive quality selection.
- Live sports tournaments
- Blockbuster movies & trending series
- Kids' entertainment channels
- High-quality streaming (incl. 4K)
- Low latency streaming
- Personalized reminders & notifications
- Cast to TV (Airplay & Chromecast)
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Experience SPORTS and entertainment anywhere, anytime! Stream on mobile and tablet wherever you are, with high-quality live streaming that includes: • Top global sports tournaments on beIN SPORTS channels. • Blockbuster movies and trending series for unforgettable moments. • Kids' channels to keep the little ones entertained. A unique and comprehensive experience featuring: • Follow your favourite teams and get personalised reminders and notifications for their matches. • High-quality premium channels, including a 4K channel. • High-speed streaming. • Cast to your TV via AirPlay and Chromecast to watch on the big screen. • An adaptive player that adjusts to any connection speed for the best viewing experience. • Quality selector, from Full HD down to Data Saver. • Interactive TV guide showing live events and replays across all channels. This service is available exclusively to users in the Middle East and North Africa.
1969
Access booking information, view schedules, and get the latest news all within this convenient application. Enjoy multiple benefits designed to keep you informed and organized.
- Booking information
- Schedules
- News updates
- Convenient access
- Multiple benefits
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Download our free App and benefit from all its advantages: Booking Schedules News And many more benefits, all in the palm of your hand
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: beIN CONNECT (MENA) at 4.5 against 1969's 1.5. beIN CONNECT (MENA) also leads on review sentiment (25% vs 0%) and ratings volume (15K vs 8). 1969's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
beIN CONNECT (MENA) holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: beIN CONNECT (MENA) has 15K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of beIN CONNECT (MENA)'s written reviews are positive against 0% of 1969's.
beIN CONNECT (MENA) ships an update fortnightly, 1969 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | beIN CONNECT (MENA) | 1969 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (15K ratings) — better | 1.5 (8 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 25.1% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 15K — better | 8 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 89 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | beIN Media Group, LLC | ONE NINE SIX NINE HOLDING |
Customer experience
beIN CONNECT (MENA)
1969
Bugs and requests
beIN CONNECT (MENA)
Reported bugs
5 issues- App crashes and disconnections
- Unreliable service and inability to watch full matches
- Buggy and glitchy app experience
- Login and account problems
- Subscription and payment issues
Requested features
5 requests- Add Apple TV app support
- Improve video quality and resolution options
- Fix login, account, and subscription issues
- Enhance casting and mirroring capabilities
- Provide better customer support
1969
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
beIN CONNECT (MENA)
No in-app purchases
1969
No in-app purchases
