# Mathrubhumi — Malayalam/English News App

> Malayalam and English news app with regional, international, and multimedia content. (iPhone/iPad app by MATHRUBHUMI PRINTING AND PUBLISHING COMPANY LIMITED.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mathrubhumi/id520404360 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [MATHRUBHUMI PRINTING AND PUBLISHING COMPANY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/730031659)
- Category: News, Entertainment
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 7 App Store ratings · 114 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 26 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-05-09
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: ad-supported
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mathrubhumi/id520404360/reviews.md

## What is Mathrubhumi?

We are happy to release the Mathrubhumi Integrated Edition to Malayalees around the world 

Latest Kerala News in Malayalam and English, Politics, Sports News, Movie News, Movie Reviews, Entertainment News, International News, Lifestyle, Malayalam News

With a refreshing new design, the iOS edition of the Mathrubhumi Newspaper now delivers the power of journalism directly to your phone with latest news, regional news, cartoons, videos and photos streamed live 24X7. Read all the news from Kerala's favourite Newspaper now on the move anywhere anytime! 

The new reader-friendly layout allows users to read their favourite news on all smart phones with ease. Mathrubhumi App keeps you updated on the latest Malayalam News and English News from all over the world.

The App consists of various sections such as Latest News, Sections, Districts, Gallery and Other News, containing all news categories covered by the Newspaper. All the news stories are locally stored in your device for off-line viewing as well. The Gallery consists of Daily Cartoons, Kakadrishti - the front page cartoon, Photos and Videos streamed from Mathrubhumi servers and are updated regularly. 

The various news categories covered are Top News, District news feeds from the 14 districts of Kerala, World News, India News, Kerala News, Science and Technology, Movies, Health, News Specials, Travel, Agriculture, NRI News, Books, Women's affairs, Sports, Business etc. 

An easy Bookmark saving option is also provided to the user to save favourite news items on the device. 

All news items, images and videos can be shared with your friends and family through email, social media or by any wireless connectivity option supported by your device.

An App user guide is also provided along with the Application to enable users to navigate the app easily.

## Key features

- Latest Kerala news in Malayalam and English
- Regional and international news updates
- Multimedia content (videos, photos, cartoons)
- Offline news viewing
- Bookmark saving for favorite articles
- Easy sharing of news content

## What do users think of Mathrubhumi?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- ✨ Clean app design
- 🚀 Real-time news updates
- 👍 Improving feature set
- 📰 Good app for news
- 👍 Reader-friendly app

**Cons**

- 🐌 Slow loading times
- 💥 Frequent crashes
- 😠 Annoying ads
- ❌ Update prompts persist
- 📉 Poor performance
- 🔋 Battery drainer
- ♿ Accessibility issues
- 😵 Videos not closable
- 🚫 Push notifications not working
- 🤔 Audio news not found
- 😵 Dark mode issues
- 🚧 Ads block content
- 🔒 Data privacy concerns
- 📰 Biased news reporting

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App is slow and hangs
- App shows update prompt repeatedly
- Push notification deep linking fails
- Unable to open news articles after update
- Pages not loading after update
- App crashes frequently
- Cannot see pictures in news
- Articles covered by ads
- App automatically pastes clipboard content
- Videos not closable
- Unable to tap on bottom bars on iPhone X
- Music players muted when app launched
- App not working after updates
- Invalid response error on iPhone X
- Details screen not loading on iOS 9
- App hangs and freezes
- Navigation is horrible

**Most requested features**

- Audio news feature
- Improve dark mode
- Add e-paper
- Background radio playback
- Improve video playback controls
- Adjust ad positioning
- Improve font

## Recent user reviews (10 of 114)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mathrubhumi/id520404360/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Not easy Navigation after recent updates …

*2026-08-15*

It was good before the update, the new update really annoying, black skin and useless questioners..  feels to switch the other options. The apps should be handy and user friendly..

### 1/5 — New update creates problems

*2026-08-14*

Pls update the app issue. Am using it for long time. This new update not working well

### 1/5 — New UI is very bad

*2026-08-12*

The New UI is quite bad

### 1/5 — Dark mode display- hard to read

*2026-08-11*

Could not find to
make it light mode that makes mews reading very difficult. Please let me know know how to make it light mode.

### 1/5 — Hopeless

*2026-08-11*

Malayalam news content is substandard, blatantly politicized, and fails to deliver anything exciting, informative, positive, or development‑oriented for younger audiences, while the new app interface is clumsy, uninspiring, and makes the overall experience worse instead of better.

### 2/5 — News details in app display more left aligned on i phone

*2026-08-10, version 10.0*

News detail are cut off and displayed more left aligned . I am using iPhone screen size is 6.1 inches

### 3/5 — Sugestions

*2026-08-10*

App is good
But could not find an option to change themes. Background is always black which is not feeling good for eyes during night
Should have option for changing background colors font sizes etc

### 1/5 — Unusable on iphone

*2026-08-09*

After latest update, there app is unusable on iphone because of frequent refresh..

### 2/5 — New update is worst

*2026-08-09*

The new update of this app making reading experience the worst. The page keep on refreshing its own making us unable to read the news.

### 1/5 — Biased

*2026-06-19*

Politically biased

**Developer response:** We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused. An updated version of the app is now available. We kindly request you to update to the latest version for an improved and stable experience. Thank you for your continued support and understanding.

## Frequently asked questions about Mathrubhumi

### What kind of news does this app provide?

This app delivers the latest news in both Malayalam and English, covering a wide range of categories including politics, sports, entertainment, international affairs, lifestyle, and specific news from the 14 districts of Kerala. It also features cartoons, photos, and videos.

### Can I read news offline with this app?

Yes, all news stories are locally stored on your device, allowing for offline viewing. This means you can catch up on the latest updates even without an internet connection.

### How can I save articles to read later?

The app provides an easy bookmark saving option. You can save your favorite news items directly on your device to access them again at your convenience.

### Is this app available on different devices?

The description specifically mentions an iOS edition, suggesting compatibility with iPhones and iPads. It also highlights a reader-friendly layout for all smart phones.

### How can I share news with others?

You can easily share news items, images, and videos with your friends and family. The app supports sharing through email, social media, or any other wireless connectivity option available on your device.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 11.0 — 2026-08-14

Light Mode: Enjoy a cleaner and more comfortable reading experience with our new Light Mode.
Performance Improvements: Faster, smoother, and more responsive app experience.
Bug Fixes: Addressed several issues to improve overall stability and reliability.

### 10.0 — 2026-08-08

What's New

Introducing Qikz - The One Minute Infotainer!
Watch short Malayalam videos covering breaking news, entertainment, viral stories, sports, and trending topics - all in just one minute.

Local News for Kerala
Stay connected with your district through dedicated local news coverage from across Kerala.

New: Insights
Go beyond the headlines with concise questions and answers that explain the facts, context, and significance behind every major news story.

Faster & Smoother Experience
We've improved performance and refined the user experience to make reading faster, smoother, and more enjoyable.

Update now and experience the latest version of the Mathrubhumi News app!

### 9.8 — 2026-06-04

Introducing Qikz – The One Minute Infotainer!
Watch short Malayalam videos covering breaking news, entertainment, viral stories, and more. Discover engaging content in just a minute with our new Qikz tab.
This update brings a faster, smoother, and more refined reading experience. Update now for the best experience!

### 9.7 — 2026-06-01

Introducing Qikz – The One Minute Infotainer!
Watch short Malayalam videos covering breaking news, entertainment, viral stories, and more. Discover engaging content in just a minute with our new Qikz tab.
This update brings a faster, smoother, and more refined reading experience. Update now for the best experience!

### 9.6 — 2026-05-19

This update brings a faster, smoother, and more refined reading experience. Update now for the best experience!

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