# MBC Shahid vs Magic TV Box Arabic

The clearest difference is monetization model: MBC Shahid at free with in-app purchases against Magic TV Box Arabic's subscription. MBC Shahid also leads on ratings volume (22K vs 32) and chart position (#38 vs unranked). Magic TV Box Arabic's advantage is review sentiment (36% vs 16%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MBC Shahid sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Magic TV Box Arabic sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $16.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.0 for MBC Shahid against 3.0 for Magic TV Box Arabic. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MBC Shahid has 22K ratings behind it against 32, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 16% of MBC Shahid's written reviews are positive against 36% of Magic TV Box Arabic's.

MBC Shahid ships an update fortnightly, Magic TV Box Arabic every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MBC Shahid | Magic TV Box Arabic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mbc-shahid/id879915134/reviews) | [3.0 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-tv-box-arabic/id1449417532/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **22K** | 32 |
| Positive reviews | 15.7% of reviews | **36.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#38** | — |
| Size | 142 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [MBC Group](https://appshunter.io/developer/387763189) | [Nextologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/1449417531) |

## What reviewers say

### MBC Shahid

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mbc-shahid/id879915134)

**Currently charting:** #38 Top Grossing · Entertainment, #200 Top Free · Entertainment (US App Store)

Access a vast library of Arabic Originals, exclusive series, blockbuster movies, and live TV channels. Enjoy live sports in HD and unmissable events. Download content to watch offline and create personalized profiles for family-friendly viewing.

**Highlights:** Exclusive Arabic Originals, Live Sports in HD, Unmissable Live Events, Ad-Free Streaming (with subscription), Live TV Channels, Exclusive Movie & Series Premieres, Download & Watch Offline

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| VIP | $13.99 | per month |
| VIP Mobile | $13.99 | per month |
| VIP \| BigTime | $16.99 | per month |
| VIP \| Sports | $19.49 | per month |
| VIP \| Sports \| GOBX | $23.49 | per month |
| Ultimate | $24.49 | per month |
| VIP | $29.99 | per 3 months |
| VIP | $139.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great content
- 👍 Variety of shows and movies
- 💡 Useful for overseas users
- 🚀 App improvements over time

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent glitches and crashes
- ⚠️ Poor customer support
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and find content
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Login and account issues

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription issues and unexpected charges
- Frequent log-out and login problems
- Streaming quality and video playback issues
- Compatibility problems with certain devices

**Requested features**

- Add option to reset watched progress
- Improve casting and TV connectivity
- Provide more English subtitles and language options
- Introduce user rating and review system
- Optimize app performance and reduce bugs


### Magic TV Box Arabic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-tv-box-arabic/id1449417532)

Access a wide variety of live Arabic TV channels and on-demand content, including sports, movies, and kids' shows. Enjoy a vast library of entertainment on multiple devices with no long-term commitment.

**Highlights:** Live Arabic TV channels, Arabic Video on Demand (VOD), Sports, movies, cartoons, news, and cooking shows, Content available on multiple devices, No contract or long-term commitment, Free trial available

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Magic TV Box Premium | $16.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MBC Shahid free?

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

### Is Magic TV Box Arabic free?

Magic TV Box Arabic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MBC Shahid or Magic TV Box Arabic?

MBC Shahid and Magic TV Box Arabic are both rated 3.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 22K and 32 ratings respectively.

### Do MBC Shahid or Magic TV Box Arabic have ads?

Neither MBC Shahid nor Magic TV Box Arabic shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MBC Shahid or Magic TV Box Arabic?

MBC Shahid ships an update fortnightly, and Magic TV Box Arabic every 11 days. Most recently, MBC Shahid was updated on September 24, 2026 and Magic TV Box Arabic on September 2, 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.*