The Sun Malaysia vs InfoDeptBN
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Sun Malaysia
Access local and international news, opinion pieces, and reader submissions from Malaysia's daily newspaper. This free application offers unlimited article access for all users.
- Local news
- International news
- Columnists
- Letters to the editor
- Unlimited article access
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The only Malaysia Online companion for the daily free, advertisement-supported paper. Provides local, international news, columnists, and letters to editors. theSundaily app is free to download, and all users can access an unlimited number of articles per month We always welcome and consider your valuable feedback. Thank you for your support.
InfoDeptBN
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This app catering to almost every information of Brunei. - Updated News from Pelita Brunei online. Epaper updated 3 times a week Online Article updated daily - Raja Kita Biography and write ups about Raja Kita - About Department of Information Get to know Department of Information - Galleri InfoFoto Public can directly view photos taken by official Photographer of Information Department. - Press Room Public can view the collection of Titah, Sabda and Speeches. - Publications Public can download and read all publications released by Department of Information without file access. - Pelita Brunei Distribution list. Public may find a Distribution list in the app. - Breaking News Public get and stay alert with the latest Breaking News - Poster Public can download posters provided by Department of Information without file access. - Iklan Jawatan Kosong Public can view the latest advertisement of job vacancy. - Kalendar Tahunan Jabatan Public can view and download the provided calendar from Department of Information. - Hotline Public can directly call emergency hotline though the app. - Waktu Sembahyang Public can view videos posted on Gov.bn Channel - Forum Have a section where public can hold conversations in the form of posted messages.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: InfoDeptBN at none against The Sun Malaysia's shown. InfoDeptBN also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Sun Malaysia | InfoDeptBN |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (8 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sun Media Corporation Sdn Bhd | E-Government National Centre |
In-app purchases
The Sun Malaysia
No in-app purchases
InfoDeptBN
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is The Sun Malaysia free?
Is InfoDeptBN free?
Do The Sun Malaysia or InfoDeptBN have ads?
Which is updated more often, The Sun Malaysia or InfoDeptBN?
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