Citizen Digital vs HAKIKISHA
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Citizen Digital
Access trusted news updates from Kenya and around the world. Get breaking news alerts, live TV and radio, podcasts, and exclusive videos. Stay informed on politics, business, sports, and entertainment.
- Breaking news alerts
- Live TV and Radio streaming
- Podcasts
- Videos and digital exclusives
- Dark/Light screen mode
- Wananchi Reporting
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Citizen Digital App is Kenya’s no. 1 News App. Leverage on the Royal Media Services news platforms to get your trusted news updates from Kenya and around the world. For your breaking news, entertainment, sports, politics or business news from Kenya and around the world, this is your home. App Features included: >Breaking News alerts. >Live TV and Radio > Wananchi Reporting - Podcasts - Options of Dark or Light screen mode. ->Videos and Digital Exclusives >Read Top Stories, News, Politics, Business, Sports, Lifestyle/Entertainment and many more from Kenya and around the world. Get The Full Story On The Go! Citizen Digital- " Kenya's Number 1 News App"
HAKIKISHA
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Hakikisha is a fact-checking and information verification app designed to help users access credible content and make informed decisions. The app features blogs that provide context and analysis, claims submitted or tracked for verification, and a powerful AI-powered fact-checking tool that quickly assesses information for accuracy. For deeper validation, Hakikisha also supports human-led fact-checking, delivering clear verdicts backed by evidence and trusted sources. By combining artificial intelligence with expert review, Hakikisha offers a reliable platform for combating misinformation and promoting transparency.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Citizen Digital at fortnightly against HAKIKISHA's every 4 months. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Citizen Digital ships an update fortnightly, HAKIKISHA every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Citizen Digital | HAKIKISHA |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.8 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 26.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 53 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Royal Media Services Ltd | GRIFFINE OCHIENG |
In-app purchases
Citizen Digital
No in-app purchases
HAKIKISHA
No in-app purchases
Questions
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