Comparison

ArianaFM vs Eshgh TV

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

ArianaFM

Features
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Founded by Mr. Ehsanollah Bayat in 2005, Ariana Television and Radio Ariana 93.5 (ATN) are the largest private media channels in Afghanistan, covering all 34 provinces & reaching over 30 million Afghans.

About

Eshgh TV

Stream popular Afghan television channels to stay connected with your cultural heritage. This service provides easy access to a variety of content, all within a dedicated portal and app.

Highlights
  • Stream Afghan TV channels
  • Stay connected to roots
  • Easy access to content
  • Dedicated portal and app
Features
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Watch All Your Favorite Afghan Channels.Enjoy popular Afghan TV channels, this service makes it easy to stay connected to your roots. You can find them all in Eshgh TV portal and apps.

Screenshots

ArianaFM3 screens
Eshgh TV2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Eshgh TV at every 3 months against ArianaFM's every 54 months. ArianaFM's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ArianaFM ships an update every 54 months, Eshgh TV every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
ArianaFM versus Eshgh TV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArianaFMEshgh TV
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 54 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS10.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB57 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEhsanollah BayatEshgh Tv Llc

In-app purchases

None

ArianaFM

No in-app purchases

None

Eshgh TV

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ArianaFM free?
ArianaFM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Eshgh TV free?
Eshgh TV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ArianaFM or Eshgh TV have ads?
Neither ArianaFM nor Eshgh TV shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ArianaFM or Eshgh TV?
ArianaFM ships an update every 54 months, and Eshgh TV every 3 months. Most recently, ArianaFM was updated on October 26, 2026 and Eshgh TV on October 30, 2026.

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