kumparan vs TribunX
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
kumparan
Access the latest Indonesian news across diverse topics, from politics to entertainment. Enjoy personalized content and exclusive reports, all without disruptive ads. Stay informed with verified and constantly updated information.
- Latest Indonesian news
- Wide range of topics
- AI-powered personalization
- Exclusive content (kumparanPLUS)
- Verified news accuracy
- Ad-free reading experience
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kumparan is a news application on iOS that provides the latest and up-to-date news in Indonesia. It covers a wide range of topics including news, football, sports, economy, politics, entertainment, lifestyle, K-Pop, automotive, technology, travel, and food recipes. News on kumparan is constantly updated and verified for accuracy. Reading news on kumparan is easier and more enjoyable with its artificial intelligence-powered personalization features. Get exclusive content such as special reports, investigations, short stories, finance, career tips, job openings at BUMN and CPNS, fiction, fairy tales, and manga reviews through kumparanPLUS. Download the kumparan news app now on iOS to stay informed on the latest news from Indonesia and around the world, without disruptive ads.
TribunX
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App Description Welcome to TribunX, a platform that meets all needs from national news, health, travel, entertainment, and also events. Find and share 1001 Indonesian stories near you (Local Experience). Features in TribunX: - Video Explore local diversity through videos and Live Reports from all over Indonesia - News Unique and current news reported live from all over Indonesia - Ticket Booking Get tickets for your favorite shows, webinars, entertainment and sports from every corner of Indonesia - Discover Enjoy the Discover feature that allows you to get information about travel, product reviews, and other interesting events. Let’s explore a new experience by downloading the application now! Follow us: -Instagram: @TribunX.ID -Threads: @TribunX.ID -Twitter: @TribunX_ID -TikTok: @TribunX.ID -Facebook: TribunX ID -Youtube: TribunX ID
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TribunX at none against kumparan's 1. kumparan's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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. kumparan sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.49 per month. TribunX asks for nothing beyond the download.
kumparan ships an update fortnightly, TribunX monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | kumparan | TribunX |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (9 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 80.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 9 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 62 MB | 77 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | kumparan | PT TRIBUN DIGITAL ONLINE |
In-app purchases
kumparan
- Monthly Subscription3 Months trial$1.491 Month
TribunX
No in-app purchases
