# Belfast Live vs azzaman الزمان

The clearest difference is review sentiment: azzaman الزمان at 100% against Belfast Live's 32%. azzaman الزمان also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). Belfast Live's advantage is ratings volume (60 vs 6). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Belfast Live sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. azzaman الزمان asks for nothing beyond the download.

azzaman الزمان holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Belfast Live has 60 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 32% of Belfast Live's written reviews are positive against 100% of azzaman الزمان's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Belfast Live | azzaman الزمان |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (60 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/belfast-live/id1066821187/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/azzaman/id1194764180/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **60** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 31.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 120 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Trinity Mirror Digital Media Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/360153141) | [Cyberlink Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1163688744) |

## What reviewers say

### Belfast Live

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/belfast-live/id1066821187)

Stay informed about local news, entertainment, and events in Northern Ireland. Get breaking news alerts, personalized content, and live sports coverage. Access exclusive journalism and interactive features with a subscription.

**Highlights:** Breaking news alerts, Personalized content feed, Live sports coverage, Event listings, Interactive features, Save articles for later, Daily puzzles

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 📰 Up-to-date local news
- 👍 Easy to use and download
- 📱 Keeps users informed
- ✅ Covers local stories BBC misses
- ✨ Brilliant app for updates

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Premium service required
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with login
- 🚫 App not working
- 👎 Cookie consent overwhelming
- 🗑️ App deleted due to cookies

**Reported bugs**

- Bookmarks gone after update
- App not working on older smartphones
- Login via Apple/Google not working
- App not loading properly
- Photos not loading in articles

**Requested features**

- Option to 'not agree to all' cookies
- Easier cookie management
- Dark mode option
- Improve video encoding
- Fix phone rotation issues


### azzaman الزمان

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/azzaman/id1194764180)

This is an independent international Arabic newspaper providing news from Baghdad, London, and Beirut. It offers a global perspective on current events. The publication is led by Editor in Chief Saad Albazzazz.

**Highlights:** International Arabic news, Independent journalism, Global perspective, Printed editions, Baghdad, London, Beirut coverage

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Belfast Live free?

Belfast Live is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is azzaman الزمان free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Belfast Live or azzaman الزمان?

azzaman الزمان is rated higher. Belfast Live averages 4.6 out of 5 from 60 ratings, while azzaman الزمان averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do Belfast Live or azzaman الزمان have ads?

Belfast Live shows ads; azzaman الزمان does not.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*