# Vikatan: Tamil News & Magazine — News, Magazines & Audiobooks

> Tamil news, magazines, and audiobooks with breaking news and in-depth analysis. (iPhone/iPad app by Ananda Vikatan Productions Private Limited.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vikatan-tamil-news-and-magazine/id452698974 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Ananda Vikatan Productions Private Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1811546818)
- Category: Entertainment, Books
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 1,634 App Store ratings · 231 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 115 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2011-08-03
- Data updated: 2026-08-25
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vikatan-tamil-news-and-magazine/id452698974/reviews.md

## What is Vikatan?

Vikatan App is India’s one of the leading daily Tamil news and magazine publishing app, delivering exclusive news articles, breaking news updates, and in-depth analyses across various categories, specially curated for Tamil speakers worldwide.

The Vikatan App offers access to 8 beloved premium Vikatan magazines, enabling you to download single issues or subscribe to your favorites. Stay updated with the latest news, politics, current affairs, Tamil cinema & more in an easy-to-read format, tailored for the smart Global Tamilian.

This app includes a daily selection of our best journalism, digital editions of our premium tamil news articles, short news, magazines and an exclusive collection of tamil audiobooks.

Get extensive News Coverage on:

-> Latest Tamil News:  Keep yourself updated with the daily news in Tamil, including Tamil Nadu news, political updates, sports news, cinema news, and more. Get coverage on a wide range of topics like technology, fashion, lifestyle, finance, astrology & more news updates in Tamil.

-> Trending & Viral News: Get the latest viral news, trending Tamil news, and Tamil Short News in just 60 seconds, including updates on your local district and major stories happening now.

-> Specialized Sections: Enjoy in-depth updates on politics, Tamil movie news, reviews, gossip, live cricket scores, and sports news Tamil, plus gold & silver rates and NSE/BSE market updates.

Features:

-> Exclusive Tamil audiobooks and series (Vikatan Play)
-> Personalized section based news updates.
-> Notifications alerts of important breaking news in Tamil 24x7.
-> 30 days free trial for all Vikatan magazines.
-> Read 30+ in-depth articles and 70+ news content daily, written by our expert journalists on relevant topics.
-> Download various e-book collections in our app and read it later.
-> Save your favorite article, review or video in the My Bookmarks section.
-> Play your favourite daily word game Soliyadi, Solvalam & more.
-> Listen to magazine content on the go.
-> In-app search functionality seamlessly directs you to the news you want to read.
-> Chat with our customer care for any feedback related to content or subscription plans.
-> Download your favourite magazine and access each issue offline at your leisure.

Subscription Benefits:

-> Ad-free experience on Vikatan app & web
-> Access 8 premium magazines incl. Ananda, Junior & Naanayam Vikatan
-> Explore years of Vikatan archives & treasures

Why do you subscribe to Vikatan Magazine?

-> Ananda Vikatan – Tamil Nadu’s No.1 entertainment magazine, offering diverse content on politics, cinema, literature, and arts.

-> Junior Vikatan – Popularly called “Juvi,” this biweekly is Tamil Nadu’s best-selling socio-political investigative magazine.

-> Aval Vikatan – A women-centric fortnightly featuring empowering essays, inspiring stories, and insightful articles tailored for the modern woman.

-> Shakthi Vikatan – Published during auspicious full moon and new moon days, this fortnightly celebrates Tamil traditions and enriches readers’ spiritual journey.

-> Naanayam Vikatan – A trusted weekly for personal finance and business insights, helping readers make smarter money decisions.

-> Pasumai Vikatan - This agricultural fortnightly welcomes readers with the latest developments in the field of organic farming, animal husbandry and fisheries.

-> Motor Vikatan - Motor Vikatan is the No. 1 automobile magazine in Tamil Nadu; this premium monthly is equipped with breathtaking photographs and top notch automobile content for the motor heads of Tamil Nadu.

-> Vikatan Plus - Offers premium Tamil content—exclusive news, stories, serial novels, true events, politics, entertainment, and more.

Download & install the Vikatan App to explore a wide array of news categories tailored for Tamil speakers worldwide.

Privacy Policy: https://www.vikatan.com/privacy-policy  
Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- Exclusive Tamil audiobooks and series
- Personalized news updates
- Breaking news alerts 24/7
- Downloadable magazine issues
- Daily in-depth articles and news content
- Offline access to downloaded content
- Daily word games

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aval Vikatan Auto Renewal Subscription | $8.99 | per year |
| Sakthi Vikatan Auto Renewal Subscription | $8.99 | per year |
| avalkitchen Auto Renewal Subscription | $6.99 | per year |
| All Magazine 1 year | $15.49 | per year |
| Ananda Vikatan Auto Renewal Subscription | $14.99 | per year |
| Junior Vikatan Auto Renewal Subscription | $15.99 | per year |
| All Magazines 1 Year Access | $21.99 | per year |
| All magazines 1 Month | $1.49 | per month |
| All magazine 1 Year | $10.49 | per year |
| All Magazine - 1 Year | $9.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Diwali Malar 31-10-2023 Issue | $1.99 | one-time |
| Diwali Malar 2025 Issue | $1.99 | one-time |
| All Magazine Lifetime Access | $99.99 | one-time |
| Diwali Malar 2024 Issue | $1.99 | one-time |
| All Magazine - 2 Year Access | $19.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Vikatan?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Informative content
- 👍 Reliable source of news
- 👍 Smooth reading experience
- 👍 Convenient for overseas readers

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing
- 🐛 Issues with downloading and accessing magazines
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance across devices
- 🔍 Biased or sensationalized news reporting
- 💰 Aggressive monetization tactics

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Comments section not loading properly
- Subscription issues and lack of customer support
- Compatibility problems with older devices
- Repeated prompts to rate the app or extend subscription

**Most requested features**

- Landscape mode support for iPad
- Ability to adjust font size and background
- Improved offline reading capabilities
- Better subscription management and renewal options
- Reduced advertisements for paid subscribers

## Recent user reviews (10 of 231)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vikatan-tamil-news-and-magazine/id452698974/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Super cool magazine app

*2026-02-12, version 9.7*

Vikatan app is amazing . Good effort on digitalization . I could read from USA . Hat off to the team Vikatan.

### 5/5 — For all generations- Vikatan

*2026-02-11, version 9.7*

விகடன் எப்போதும் சிறந்தது. என் தாத்தா என் பெற்றோருக்கு விகடனை அறிமுகப்படுத்தினார். அவர்கள் அதை எனக்கு அறிமுகப்படுத்தினர். நான் என் மகனுக்கு விகடனை அறிமுகப்படுத்துவேன். எல்லா தமிழ் வீடுகளிலும் இந்த சுழற்சி எப்போதும் தொடர்கிறது. நன்றி விகடன்.

### 5/5 — அருமை

*2026-02-10, version 9.7*

விகடன் குழுமத்தின் பல இதழ்களில் வெளியான கட்டுரைகள் மற்றும் கட்டுரைகளின் மூலம் பல புதிய தகவல்களை பெற முடிந்தது

### 4/5 — Kumar

*2026-02-05, version 9.6*

Very good app

### 5/5 — Great App

*2026-02-03, version 9.6*

Great app with daily Tamil news

### 5/5 — Excellent app for Tamil daily news and mags

*2026-02-02, version 9.6*

Great app for Tamil news and magazines

### 5/5 — Beautiful app

*2025-08-30, version 9.0*

This is best magazine. Only one minor correction. Pictures should be allowed to zoom

### 5/5 — Mr Prabhakaran

*2025-07-17, version 8.8*

Good

### 1/5 — Romba mosam boss - awful app!

*2025-02-11, version 8.1.1*

Vikatan’s previous app was excellent, don’t know which genius has redesigned this new app, totally useless in iPad. Doesn’t work landscape mode which’s the natural way of using iPad except for magazines. Please bring back landscape option.

### 4/5 — Issue with updating

*2025-02-10, version 8.1.1*

There is no update when I check but the app keeps telling to update

## Frequently asked questions about Vikatan

### What kind of content does the Vikatan app offer?

The app provides daily Tamil news, breaking news updates, in-depth analyses across various categories, and access to 8 premium Vikatan magazines. It also features exclusive Tamil audiobooks and series, along with daily word games.

### What are the key features of the Vikatan app?

Key features include exclusive Tamil audiobooks, personalized news updates, 24/7 breaking news alerts, the ability to download magazine issues for offline reading, daily in-depth articles, and access to word games like Soliyadi and Solvalam.

### How much does the Vikatan app cost?

The app is free to download and offers a 30-day free trial for all Vikatan magazines. Subscription benefits include an ad-free experience, access to 8 premium magazines, and years of Vikatan archives. Specific pricing details are available within the app.

### What kind of news coverage can I expect?

You can expect extensive news coverage on the latest Tamil news, including Tamil Nadu news, political updates, sports news, cinema news, technology, fashion, lifestyle, finance, and astrology. It also features trending and viral news, and short news updates.

### Can I read content offline?

Yes, you can download various e-book collections and your favorite magazine issues within the app. This allows you to access and read them offline at your leisure, ensuring you can stay informed even without an internet connection.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 10.6 — 2026-08-17

- New! Purchase your favorite books from Vikatan Publications directly within the app.
- Minor bug fixes and improvements.

### 10.5 — 2026-06-01

- Minor bug fixes and improvements.

### 10.4 — 2026-05-21

- Minor bug fixes and improvements.

### 10.3 — 2026-04-27

- Love the app? Share it with friends using Refer & Earn and enjoy Premium benefits together.
- We’ve also fixed bugs and improved performance for a smoother experience.

### 10.2 — 2026-04-10

- New: Gift Premium articles. Share full access with anyone—no subscription needed.
- Minor bug fixes and performance improvements.

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