beIN CONNECT (MENA) vs Yariga
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 tablets and mobile devices wherever you are and dive into a world of 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 all-inclusive experience that includes: ▪ High Quality Premium Channels, including 4K Channel. ▪ High speed streaming with low Latency (as less as 15 seconds latency from satellite service). ▪ Personalized Reminders and Push Notifications service to keep you updated on the latest matches. ▪ Cast to TV via Airplay and Chromecast to watch on the big screens. ▪ Adaptive Player with any connection speed for the best watching experience. ▪ Quality Selector ranging from Full HD to Data Saver. ▪ Interactive TV Guide showcasing live events and replays on all channels. This service is exclusively available for users in the Middle East and North Africa region.
Yariga
Stay updated with real-time football scores, goals, and match statistics. Access team lineups and breaking news directly from your device. Never miss a crucial moment of the game with this comprehensive live score application.
- Live scores
- Goal alerts
- Match statistics
- Team lineups
- Football news
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The fast-updated football live score app for real fans. With Yariga, you'll never miss a moment of the action. Get live scores, goals, stats, lineups, News, and more in your pocket.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Yariga at 92% against beIN CONNECT (MENA)'s 25%. Yariga also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). beIN CONNECT (MENA)'s advantage is ratings volume (14K vs 920) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price, in-app purchases, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Yariga holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: beIN CONNECT (MENA) has 14K ratings behind it against 920, 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 92% of Yariga's.
beIN CONNECT (MENA) ships an update every 2 weeks, Yariga monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | beIN CONNECT (MENA) | Yariga |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (14K ratings) | 4.7 (920 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 25.2% of reviews | 92.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 14K — better | 920 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 157 MB | 68 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | beIN Media Group, LLC | Rawand Hameed |
Customer experience
beIN CONNECT (MENA)
Yariga
User reviews
beIN CONNECT (MENA)
From 14K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Good soccer and NBA coverage
- 👍 Nice game schedule
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and disconnections
- 🐛 Unreliable service, unable to watch full matches
- 🐛 Poor video quality and resolution options
- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy app
- 🐛 Login and account issues
Yariga
From 920 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Great app for Kurdish community
- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 💎 Unbeatable app
- 🌟 Amazing app
- ⭐ Excellent app
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional crashes
- 📢 Too many notifications
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 💰 Too many ads
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
Yariga
Reported bugs
2 issues- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices
Requested features
5 requests- Add widgets for match schedules and results
- Optimize notification settings
- Improve UI/UX design
- Increase coverage of European football leagues
- Add tennis section
In-app purchases
beIN CONNECT (MENA)
No in-app purchases
Yariga
No in-app purchases
