# نبأ vs Alrabiaa

The clearest difference is rating: نبأ at 4.5 against Alrabiaa's 3.7. نبأ also leads on review sentiment (70% vs 50%) and ratings volume (439 vs 42). Alrabiaa's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On price, update cadence, ads and chart position there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. نبأ sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.00 per month. Alrabiaa asks for nothing beyond the download.

نبأ holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: نبأ has 439 ratings behind it against 42, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of نبأ's written reviews are positive against 50% of Alrabiaa's.

نبأ ships an update monthly, Alrabiaa every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | نبأ | Alrabiaa |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (439 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1124409202/reviews)** | [3.7 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alrabiaa/id1617830269/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **439** | 42 |
| Positive reviews | **69.8% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | #186 | **#133** |
| Size | 170 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Madar Al Parmaga](https://appshunter.io/developer/455970776) | [DAQAT AL-FIKRA FOR TECHNICAL PRODUCTION AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT CO. LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1617830271) |

## What reviewers say

### نبأ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1124409202)

**Currently charting:** #186 Top Free · News (US App Store)

Stay updated with breaking news and live sports scores. Get exclusive coverage of local and international football, political events, and global affairs. Enjoy a fast, personalized experience with smart notifications and a sleek Arabic interface.

**Highlights:** Breaking news alerts, Live football match results, Comprehensive sports coverage, Personalized news feed, Smart notifications, Low data consumption, Modern Arabic interface

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $6.00 | per month |
| 6 Months Subscription | $11.99 | per 6 months |
| Annual Subscription | $23.99 | per year |
| Nabaa Gold – 1 Year, No Ads | $24.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app overall
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Good news coverage
- 👍 Provides match results
- 👍 Offers funny reels

**What reviewers complain about**

-  anúncios Annoying ads
-  anúncios Too many ads
-  anúncios Ads are intrusive
- ⚠️ Biased news selection
- ⚠️ Inconsistent news updates

**Reported bugs**

- 🐛 App causes device slowdown
- 🐛 App causes device to heat up
- 🐛 App crashes or freezes
- 🐛 App not working after update
- 🐛 Notifications not working

**Requested features**

- Add Egyptian league and Al Ahly club
- Add more Syrian and Yemeni sources
- Update news more frequently
- Add widgets for breaking news
- Add currency exchange rates section


### Alrabiaa

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alrabiaa/id1617830269)

**Currently charting:** #133 Top Free · News (US App Store)

Stay updated with breaking news from Iraq and around the world. Enjoy live broadcasts of public and sports channels, and listen to live radio. Receive free notifications to ensure you never miss an important event.

**Highlights:** Iraq and world news updates, Live broadcast of public channels, Live broadcast of sports channels, Live FM radio, Free notification service

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is نبأ free?

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

### Is Alrabiaa free?

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

### Which has better reviews, نبأ or Alrabiaa?

نبأ is rated higher. نبأ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 439 ratings, while Alrabiaa averages 3.7 from 42 ratings.

### Do نبأ or Alrabiaa have ads?

Both نبأ and Alrabiaa show ads.

### Which is updated more often, نبأ or Alrabiaa?

نبأ ships an update monthly, and Alrabiaa every 4 weeks. Most recently, نبأ was updated on November 8, 2026 and Alrabiaa on November 12, 2026.

### Which is more popular, نبأ or Alrabiaa?

نبأ currently peaks at #186 in the App Store charts, and Alrabiaa at #133. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*