# PersianBMS vs Balatarin

The clearest difference is ratings volume: PersianBMS at 22 against Balatarin's 1. Balatarin's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Balatarin holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PersianBMS has 22 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PersianBMS | Balatarin |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/persianbms/id825775916/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/balatarin/id1613792005/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **22** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 9 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of the United States](https://appshunter.io/developer/1121776435) | [Balatarin LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1613792007) |

## What reviewers say

### PersianBMS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/persianbms/id825775916)

This app provides Persian-language radio and TV programs focused on Baha'i principles and beliefs. It aims to clarify misunderstandings and explore diverse perspectives on faith, society, and culture, envisioning a future of peace and justice through human spiritual growth.

**Highlights:** 24-hour "Radio Payam Doost" broadcast, Access to latest audio and video programs, Program sharing, Search for desired programs, Direct communication, Download programs

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Balatarin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/balatarin/id1613792005)

This platform serves as a central hub for sharing and discovering Persian content related to Iran and global news. Users can vote on posts, create and manage virtual communities, and engage in discussions based on shared interests. The most popular content rises to the front page, visible to a large audience.

**Highlights:** Content sharing and discovery, User voting system, Virtual community creation, Community management, Discussion forums, Interest-based groups

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PersianBMS free?

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

### Is Balatarin free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PersianBMS or Balatarin?

Balatarin is rated higher. PersianBMS averages 4.8 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while Balatarin averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do PersianBMS or Balatarin have ads?

Neither PersianBMS nor Balatarin shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PersianBMS or Balatarin?

PersianBMS ships an update every 5 months, and Balatarin every 5 months. Most recently, PersianBMS was updated on October 7, 2026 and Balatarin on October 16, 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.*