# سبق — التطبيق الرسمي

> التطبيق الرسمي (iPhone/iPad app by Sabq.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id521017976 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Sabq](https://appshunter.io/developer/521017979)
- Category: News
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.10/5 from 106 App Store ratings · 139 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 18 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic
- Released: 2012-04-28
- Data updated: 2026-08-18
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id521017976/reviews.md

## What is سبق?

Sabq — Where the news begins before you search for it.

Sabq Electronic Newspaper — the fastest and most trusted source for covering the most important events across Saudi Arabia and the world. Over two decades of media leadership, powered by an elite team of editors and reporters who never stop.

Why Sabq?
Because verified news doesn't wait, and your time is too valuable to waste searching for a trustworthy source.

What you'll find in Sabq:
• Breaking news in real time — local, regional, and international
• In-depth reports and analysis from specialized writers
• Photos and videos from the heart of the story
• Instant notifications so you never miss an important update

Sign up for free and get more:
• Comment, engage with stories, and share your opinion
• Save what matters to you in your favorites list to read anytime
• Track your daily activity — steps and calories — by connecting with the "Health" app

A reading experience tailored to you:
• Dark mode for comfortable reading anytime
• Full control over font size
• Fast search and smooth browsing
• Instant sharing across all social platforms

Sabq — Saving you time, and putting the right news in your hands.

## What do users think of سبق?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 👍 Excellent news app
- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 💡 Useful for expats to stay updated
- 🌟 Great overall experience

**Cons**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🔍 Outdated and slow to update
- 📱 Compatibility issues with older devices

**Commonly reported bugs**

- News feed not updating properly
- Inability to save/bookmark articles
- Inconsistent UI behavior

**Most requested features**

- Enable push notifications
- Improve video playback
- Add more language support
- Enhance commenting system

## Recent user reviews (10 of 139)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id521017976/reviews.md

### 1/5 — للاسف التحديث سي جدا

*2026-05-24, version 9.1.0*

للاسف التحديث سي جدا

### 5/5 — تمام

*2026-01-17, version 8.2.1*

بالتوفيق

### 5/5 — إعلانات الوظائف

*2025-10-27, version 8.2.1*

ارجو تحديث قائمة إعلانات الوظائف

### 1/5 — افشل موقع

*2025-02-15, version 8.2.1*

من افشل المواقع الاخبارية لا اخبار جديدة ولا سرعة المواقع الثانية افضل حتى من ناحية المصداقية

### 3/5 — يحتاج تطوير اكثر

*2023-07-30, version 8.1.0*

يلاحظ الكثير ان الاخبار على منصة سبق في تويتر أسرع نقلا في حين ان التطبيق لا ينقل كل الأخبار المتداوله على صفحة سبق في تويتر - آمل اخذها في عين الاعتبار

### 1/5 — حذف بشكل نهائي

*2022-12-05, version 7.4.11*

هذا تطبيق مخترق و غير آمن.

### 4/5 — اصلحو الفديو

*2021-07-17, version 6.4*

تطبيق ممتاز ينقص تشغيل الفديو

### 1/5 — تطبيق فاشل لايعمل

*2021-05-29, version 6.4*

تطبيق فاشل اغلب الاحيان لايعمل

### 3/5 — iOS 14.5.1

*2021-05-27, version 6.4*

التطبيق غير متوافق مع التحديث الاخير  مع تلفون ابل

### 1/5 — دعايات بصور فاضحة

*2020-05-26, version 6.4*

للاسف تم حذف التطبيق لاحتوائه على صور نساء عاريات لغرض الدعاية

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 10.2.3 — 2026-08-15

King's Cup Predictions 
Predict King's Cup match results before kickoff, hit the exact score to share each match's points prize, and compete for the top of the leaderboard.

New "Sabq Reads" badge for selected stories
Performance and stability improvements

### 10.2.1 — 2026-08-03

What's new in Sabq 10.2.1:
• Roshn Saudi League coverage with a fresh identity: live match center, club pages, and moment-by-moment tournament vibes
• Predict & Compete: forecast Roshn match scores, track your points and season stats, and climb the leaderboard
• Noticeably faster browsing: lighter images, quicker article opening, and smoother scrolling everywhere
• General improvements and stability fixes

### 10.1.9 — 2026-07-18

General performance and stability enhancements

### 10.1.6 — 2026-07-09

World Cup 2026 coverage update

### 10.1.5 — 2026-07-02

World Cup updates in this release:
• New "Tournament" tab: group standings, knockout bracket, and top scorers in one place
• "Our Arab Teams": follow Arab national teams' qualification chances live
• A special celebration when your match prediction hits 
• Sharper live scores that catch kickoff the moment the whistle blows
• Performance improvements and assorted fixes

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