# MBC Shahid vs WAVES PB

The clearest difference is review sentiment: WAVES PB at 64% against MBC Shahid's 16%. WAVES PB also leads on rating (3.7 vs 3.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 11). MBC Shahid's advantage is ratings volume (22K vs 18) and chart position (#37 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MBC Shahid sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. WAVES PB asks for nothing beyond the download.

WAVES PB holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MBC Shahid has 22K ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 16% of MBC Shahid's written reviews are positive against 64% of WAVES PB's.

MBC Shahid ships an update fortnightly, WAVES PB monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MBC Shahid | WAVES PB |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mbc-shahid/id879915134/reviews) | **[3.7 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waves-pb/id6478751951/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **22K** | 18 |
| Positive reviews | 15.7% of reviews | **64.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#37** | — |
| Size | 142 MB | 135 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [MBC Group](https://appshunter.io/developer/387763189) | [All India Radio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1289849763) |

## What reviewers say

### MBC Shahid

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

**Currently charting:** #37 Top Grossing · Entertainment, #189 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


### WAVES PB

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waves-pb/id6478751951)

This app offers a comprehensive entertainment experience, featuring a wide range of content from Indian culture and stories to trending shows and podcasts. It allows users to shop while streaming, play interactive games, and personalize their viewing with language and category preferences for seamless enjoyment anywhere.

**Highlights:** All-in-one OTT entertainment, Shop while you stream, Play and learn games/shows, Personalized content recommendations, Seamless streaming anywhere, Variety of content: classics, trending, podcasts, sports, animation

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MBC Shahid free?

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

### Is WAVES PB free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MBC Shahid or WAVES PB?

WAVES PB is rated higher. MBC Shahid averages 3.0 out of 5 from 22K ratings, while WAVES PB averages 3.7 from 18 ratings.

### Do MBC Shahid or WAVES PB have ads?

Neither MBC Shahid nor WAVES PB shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MBC Shahid or WAVES PB?

MBC Shahid ships an update fortnightly, and WAVES PB monthly. Most recently, MBC Shahid was updated on September 24, 2026 and WAVES PB on September 22, 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.*