# OSN+ vs stc tv

The clearest difference is monetization model: OSN+ at free with in-app purchases against stc tv's subscription. OSN+ also leads on chart position (#169 vs unranked). stc tv's advantage is review sentiment (50% vs 20%) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. OSN+ sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and stc tv sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

stc tv holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 23K and 14K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of OSN+'s written reviews are positive against 50% of stc tv's.

OSN+ ships an update fortnightly, stc tv every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on October 19, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | OSN+ | stc tv |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/osn-plus/id862390640/reviews) | **[4.6 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stc-tv/id1315586892/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **23K** | 14K |
| Positive reviews | 20.2% of reviews | **49.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#169** | — |
| Size | 87 MB | 227 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Vision Pro | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Anghami](https://appshunter.io/developer/545395158) | [STC](https://appshunter.io/developer/354934610) |

## What reviewers say

### OSN+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/osn-plus/id862390640)

**Currently charting:** #169 Top Grossing · Entertainment (US App Store)

Stream a vast library of movies, series, and documentaries from top Hollywood and Arabic studios. Enjoy exclusive content, including HBO originals and OSN+ originals, with options for Arabic dubbing and subtitling. Download content for offline viewing and create personalized profiles for the whole family.

**Highlights:** Stream exclusive series, Watch Hollywood blockbusters, Arabic and Turkish series, 4K streaming quality, Offline downloads, Multiple user profiles, Kids mode with parental controls

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mobile Plan | $7.99 | per month |
| Standard with ads monthly plan | $7.99 | per month |
| Standard monthly plan | $11.49 | per month |
| Premium monthly plan | $16.49 | per month |
| Standard yearly plan | $114.99 | per year |
| Premium yearly plan | $164.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great content selection
- 👍 Organized and has variety of shows and movies
- 💡 Profiles feature

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Constant app crashes and errors
- 🔍 Poor search functionality
- 🔍 Difficult navigation and user interface
- 🔍 No 'continue watching' or 'my list' features
- 🔍 Lack of seamless playback (no auto-play next episode)

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent app crashes
- Playback issues (audio/video desync, freezing, buffering)
- Login and account management problems
- Chromecast/casting functionality broken after updates

**Requested features**

- Add 'continue watching' and 'my list' features
- Improve search and navigation
- Implement auto-play next episode
- Add 4K/HDR support
- Improve subscription/cancellation process


### stc tv

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stc-tv/id1315586892)

Stream a vast library of movies, TV shows, documentaries, and live channels from top partners. Enjoy exclusive originals, ad-free viewing, and download content for offline watching. Experience entertainment anytime, anywhere, on multiple devices.

**Highlights:** Extensive movie and TV show library, Exclusive originals and content, Live TV channels, Ad-free viewing, Offline downloads, 4K video quality, Multi-device streaming

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| Enjoy 48 hours of access | $2.99 | one-time |
| Enjoy 48 hours of access | $4.99 | one-time |
| Enjoy 48 hours of access | $19.99 | one-time |
| Ring of Fire | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎥 Interesting content
- 🌟 Great for the whole family
- 💻 Works well on multiple devices
- 🔥 Excellent streaming quality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate
- 📺 Poor video quality on larger screens
- 🔒 Privacy concerns
- ⚠️ Restricted in certain regions

**Reported bugs**

- Back/skip/exit buttons not working
- Inaccurate 'continue watching' list
- Forced landscape mode issues
- Inconsistent login/subscription issues
- Casting/screen mirroring not working

**Requested features**

- Add support for Apple TV
- Improve search functionality
- Introduce parental controls
- Allow more devices per account
- Optimize for better performance


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OSN+ free?

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

### Is stc tv free?

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

### Which has better reviews, OSN+ or stc tv?

stc tv is rated higher. OSN+ averages 4.4 out of 5 from 23K ratings, while stc tv averages 4.6 from 14K ratings.

### Do OSN+ or stc tv have ads?

Neither OSN+ nor stc tv shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, OSN+ or stc tv?

OSN+ ships an update fortnightly, and stc tv every 4 weeks. Most recently, OSN+ was updated on October 19, 2026 and stc tv on October 19, 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.*