Comparison

PaperFIRST vs IDX CHANNEL

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head

About

PaperFIRST

Features

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PaperFIRST APP opens you the door to the world of pulp & paper informations. With a unique mix of producers’ and suppliers’ informations, we track the latest news and the greatest pulp, paper, board or tissue achievements. Make your choice to receive all the informations or your pre-selected geographical info by push notification. PaperFIRST APP is an excellent marketing tool for companies wishing to get global exposure to a highly targeted audience within the pulp and paper industry worldwide.

About

IDX CHANNEL

Stay informed about Indonesia's capital markets, business, corporate actions, and global/local economic news. Discover inspiring entrepreneur stories and entertainment news related to business and technology.

Highlights

Market News Updates
Entrepreneurial Inspiration
Business & Tech Entertainment
Investment Education

Features

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IDXCHANNEL.COM adalah aplikasi yang dibuat sebagai wadah informasi atau berita bagi masyarakat, tentang pasar modal Indonesia, bisnis, aksi korporasi, hingga ekonomi global, dan lokal Indonesia. Fitur: Market News: Berita dan Informasi seputar ekonomi, bisnis dan pasar modal Indonesia, update setiap hari The Founder: Inspirasi Para Pengusaha dan kisah sukses dalam berbisnis IDXtainment: Berita hiburan seputar bisnis hingga teknologi di dalam dan mancanegara Yuk Nabung Saham: Edukasi masyarakat Indonesia dalam berinvestasi di pasar modal

Screenshots

PaperFIRST4 screens

IDX CHANNEL4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: IDX CHANNEL at none against PaperFIRST's shown. IDX CHANNEL also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 6 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PaperFIRST ships an update every 6 months, IDX CHANNEL every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level

PaperFIRST versus IDX CHANNEL: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	PaperFIRST	IDX CHANNEL
Price	Free	Free
Positive reviews	—	33.3% of reviews
Update frequency	Every 6 months	Every 5 weeks — better
Ads	Yes	No — better
In-app purchases	No	No
Monetization	—	Free
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS	15.0	13.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	47 MB	50 MB
Age rating	17+	4+
Developer	EDITIONS NICOLAS PELLETIER	Okezone Indonesia

In-app purchases

None

PaperFIRST

No in-app purchases

None

IDX CHANNEL

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PaperFIRST free?

PaperFIRST is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is IDX CHANNEL free?

IDX CHANNEL is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do PaperFIRST or IDX CHANNEL have ads?

PaperFIRST shows ads; IDX CHANNEL does not.

Which is updated more often, PaperFIRST or IDX CHANNEL?

PaperFIRST ships an update every 6 months, and IDX CHANNEL every 5 weeks. Most recently, PaperFIRST was updated on October 20, 2026 and IDX CHANNEL on October 19, 2026.