Comparison

Sahafa vs SyriaZone

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

Head to head
About

Sahafa

Access news from over 450 publishers across 18 Arab countries. Read articles sorted by topic and language, discover local news, and receive alerts for your favorite newspapers. Offers a free version with ads and an optional premium subscription for an enhanced experience.

Highlights
  • News from 18 Arab countries
  • Content sorted by topic
  • Multi-language support (Arabic, English, French)
  • Local news discovery
  • Push notifications for favorite newspapers
  • Searchable articles
  • Save articles for later
Features
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*** معظم الجرائد في تطبيق واحد *** 18 دولة :الأردن، الإمارات، البحرين، الجزائر، السعودية، السودان، العراق، الكويت، المغرب، اليمن، تونس، عُمان، فلسطين، قطر، لبنان، ليبيا، مصر، موريتانيا. المقالات الإخبارية المعروضة مرتبة في عدة فئات : محلية، دولية، مدن، إقتصاد، رياضة، علوم و تكنولوجيا، فن و ثقافة، فيديو الأخبار متاحة باللغات: العربية الفرنسية والانجليزية إكتشف آخر الأخبار المحلية بالقرب من موقعك الحالي توصل بتنبيهات آخر الأخبار بصحفك المفضلة ابحث في كل الأخبار *** التطبيق مجاني *** حمل هذا التطبيق الرائع مجانا و استمتع *** إشتراك ممتاز *** - حذف الإعلانات - لا حدود لعدد المقالات - الوصول المباشر لقارئ المقال ----- Explore the most important channels of news from Arab countries, by more than 450 publishers. *** ALL THE NEWS IN A SINGLE APP *** - 18 countries : Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Emirates, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Tunisia, Yemen. - Channels are sorted by topics : country, international, cities & regions, economy, sport, sciences & technologies, art & culture, videos. - 3 languages available : Arabic, English and French. - Discover local news near your location. - Latest news pushed for your favorite newspapers. - Search articles by keywords. - Save some posts to read them later. *** FREE APP *** Download this cool app for free. Enjoy. *** PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION *** - Remove advertising in the app - Remove limit on the number of posts - Direct access to website reader (when available) END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT : https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ PRIVACY POLICY : http://www.babdreams.com/privacy

About

SyriaZone

Features
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SyriaZone is a comprehensive digital news application designed to deliver Syrian and global news with credibility and speed. It aggregates content from multiple sources and presents it to users in a personalized manner based on their interests. The app offers a seamless experience with instant notifications, an easy-to-use interface, and direct engagement with news, making it the ideal platform for staying updated on Syrian affairs both locally and internationally.

Screenshots

Sahafa4 screens
SyriaZone4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SyriaZone at none against Sahafa's 4. SyriaZone also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 5 months). Sahafa's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price 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. Sahafa sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. SyriaZone asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sahafa ships an update every 5 months, SyriaZone every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Sahafa versus SyriaZone: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSahafaSyriaZone
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (340 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews63.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings340 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB63 MB
Age rating9+17+
DeveloperStudio BabDreamsNazir Jandali

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Sahafa

Subscriptions4
  • 1 month$0.991 Month
  • 3 months$1.993 Months
  • 6 months$3.996 Months
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  • 1 year$5.991 Year
None

SyriaZone

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sahafa free?
Sahafa is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SyriaZone free?
SyriaZone is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Sahafa or SyriaZone have ads?
Sahafa shows ads; SyriaZone does not.
Which is updated more often, Sahafa or SyriaZone?
Sahafa ships an update every 5 months, and SyriaZone every 6 weeks. Most recently, Sahafa was updated on November 2, 2026 and SyriaZone on October 28, 2026.

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