# MBC Shahid vs choftha

The clearest difference is rating: choftha at 5.0 against MBC Shahid's 3.0. choftha also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 11). MBC Shahid's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (22K vs 1). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

choftha holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MBC Shahid has 22K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

MBC Shahid ships an update fortnightly, choftha every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MBC Shahid | choftha |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mbc-shahid/id879915134/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/choftha/id6736345563/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **22K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 15.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#39** | — |
| Size | 142 MB | 84 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MBC Group](https://appshunter.io/developer/387763189) | [Ilias Dyntsikos](https://appshunter.io/developer/1771530297) |

## What reviewers say

### MBC Shahid

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

**Currently charting:** #39 Top Grossing · 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


### choftha

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/choftha/id6736345563)

Discover live music events, find new artists, and explore clubs. Get personalized recommendations, follow artists, and buy tickets directly within the app. Share events with friends for a seamless music discovery journey.

**Highlights:** Live music event discovery, Artist recommendations, Club exploration, In-app ticket purchasing, Follow favorite artists, Share events with friends

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MBC Shahid free?

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

### Is choftha free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MBC Shahid or choftha?

choftha is rated higher. MBC Shahid averages 3.0 out of 5 from 22K ratings, while choftha averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do MBC Shahid or choftha have ads?

choftha shows ads; MBC Shahid does not.

### Which is updated more often, MBC Shahid or choftha?

MBC Shahid ships an update fortnightly, and choftha every 5 weeks. Most recently, MBC Shahid was updated on October 18, 2026 and choftha on October 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.*