Report updated Apr 4, 2026
MBC Shahid
v7.109.0Arabic-speaking audiences and fans of Middle Eastern entertainment looking for a centralized platform for regional series, movies, and live sports.
What Is MBC Shahid?
Launched Mar 16, 2016
Updated Mar 2026
What users think iIndependent intel reports to help builders create better apps or enhance existing ones. Still in beta, accuracy and relevancy get better every day. For informational purposes only.
What does it look like?
What are the key features?
Access to premium, high-quality Arabic drama and comedy productions produced exclusively for the platform.
Streaming of local and international sports tournaments and major live events like Riyadh Season in HD.
Real-time access to broadcast TV channels with news and entertainment content.
Ability to download movies and series to watch without an internet connection.
Customizable profiles for family members with tailored recommendations and watchlists.
Dedicated, safe environment with curated content specifically for children.
What do users think? iIndependent intel reports to help builders create better apps or enhance existing ones. Still in beta, accuracy and relevancy get better every day. For informational purposes only.
“Recent user voice shows a upset sentiment. Users appreciate content variety, but report customer service & billing issues and technical performance & bugs.”
What Users Love
it includes all my favorite movies and series
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Pain Points
worst customer service ever very bad
They are a scam bad service... I paid for the subscription but cannot activate it
Shahid keeps freezing all the time
app crashes... on mobile some time I need to restart the mobile
High confidence · 796.1K reviews available
How is it ranked?
| Chart | Rank | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Grossing | #26 | ▼1 |
| Free | #79 | ▼30 |
What are the pros and cons?
Pros
- Dominant library of exclusive Arabic Originals
- Exclusive digital rights to major MENA live events (Riyadh Season)
- Strong brand backing from MBC Group
- High-definition live sports streaming (MENA only)
Cons
- Severe customer service and billing transparency issues
- Technical instability including frequent crashes and playback freezing
- Excessive ad load on the free tier
- Inconsistent content release scheduling
What is the market outlook?
Growth Opportunities
- Improve retention by fixing the subscription activation flow
- Expand hyper-local content for specific markets like Iraq
- Leverage AI for better personalized discovery to compete with Yango Play
Market Threats
- Global streamers (Netflix/Disney+) increasing Arabic content spend
- New AI-powered super-apps like Yango Play capturing engagement
- High churn due to perceived 'scam' billing practices
Who competes with MBC Shahid?
The Nemesis
Why it's a threat
- +
Users are happier — sentiment 35/100 vs 15
- +
Higher rated at 3.9★ vs 3.2★
Contenders
Competes for the family-friendly and premium segment in MENA with a localized interface and content.
Content Bundling
Peers
Broad ecosystem player with localized MENA pricing and a growing library of Arabic titles.
X-Ray Access
beIN CONNECT (MENA)
beIN Media Group, LLC
Focuses purely on the live sports streaming segment that Shahid targets with its sports packages.
Focuses purely on the live sports streaming segment that Shahid targets with its sports packages.
What are the key takeaways?
MBC Shahid is a upsetting entertainment app that is free with in-app purchases. With a 3.2/5 rating from 796.1K reviews, it upsets most users from users. Users particularly appreciate content variety, though customer service & billing issues remains a common concern.
Best for: Arabic-speaking audiences and fans of Middle Eastern entertainment looking for a centralized platform for regional series, movies, and live sports.
How much does it cost?
Model: freemium
Uses a freemium model to attract a broad user base with free content, then converts users to paid subscriptions for exclusive originals, ad-free viewing, and premium live sports.
iOS Version
7.109.0
Android Version
7.117.0
Release Date
Mar 16, 2016
iOS Price
Free
Android Price
Free
Developer
MBC Group