# Channels 24 vs DailyTrust ePaper

Channels 24 and DailyTrust ePaper both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of DailyTrust ePaper's written reviews are positive against 59% of Channels 24's. Channels 24's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 16 months). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Channels 24 against 4.2 for DailyTrust ePaper. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Channels 24 has 2K ratings behind it against 25, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 59% of Channels 24's written reviews are positive against 100% of DailyTrust ePaper's.

Channels 24 ships an update every 6 weeks, DailyTrust ePaper every 16 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Channels 24 | DailyTrust ePaper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/channels-24/id1108465830/reviews)** | [4.2 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dailytrust-epaper/id1551281468/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2K** | 25 |
| Positive reviews | 59.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 16 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 188 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [IDS AFRICA LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/674628074) | [Media Trust Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1457008528) |

## What reviewers say

### Channels 24

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/channels-24/id1108465830)

Access live and recorded audio and video streams, engage with social media communities, and participate in interactive features like reporting and polls. Stay updated with news and contest notifications.

**Highlights:** Live audio and video streams, Downloadable recorded shows (podcasts), Integrated social media feeds, Radio Reporter feature for user submissions, Notifications for news and contests, Flash Poll feature for user opinions

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Perfect channel for current affairs
- 🙌 Fantastic news station
- 🌍 Great for learning about events in Africa
- 💯 Unbiased news and good updates

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Broken, not working
- 🔧 Old information, not updated
- 🔍 Live news and events not working
- 📺 Streaming issues, freezes often
- 🔊 Sound quality needs improvement

**Reported bugs**

- App not opening
- Videos cannot play

**Requested features**

- Improve internet connectivity
- Optimize for landscape mode
- Reduce commercials during live events


### DailyTrust ePaper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dailytrust-epaper/id1551281468)

Access Nigeria's most widely read newspapers digitally. Enjoy a complete replica of the print edition on your preferred device. An active subscription is required for full content access.

**Highlights:** Digital replica of print editions, Access to multiple newspaper titles, Delivered to your favorite device, Subscription-based full content access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Channels 24 free?

Channels 24 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is DailyTrust ePaper free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Channels 24 or DailyTrust ePaper?

Channels 24 is rated higher. Channels 24 averages 4.3 out of 5 from 2K ratings, while DailyTrust ePaper averages 4.2 from 25 ratings.

### Do Channels 24 or DailyTrust ePaper have ads?

DailyTrust ePaper shows ads; Channels 24 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Channels 24 or DailyTrust ePaper?

Channels 24 ships an update every 6 weeks, and DailyTrust ePaper every 16 months. Most recently, Channels 24 was updated on November 6, 2026 and DailyTrust ePaper on November 3, 2026.

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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.*