Daily Dispatch E vs SABC News app
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Daily Dispatch E
Access an award-winning investigative newspaper focused on the Eastern Cape. Read local news, politics, arts, and national/international stories. Connect with the region through a digital replica of the printed edition.
- Investigative journalism
- Local Eastern Cape content
- National and international news
- Digital replica of print edition
- Breaking news alerts
- Award-winning reporting
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Daily Dispatch is the only investigative newspaper based in East London, Eastern Cape. The newspaper has won multiple national and international awards. Started in 1872, Daily Dispatch is a highly influential voice for the people of the Eastern Cape from the cities of East London and Mthatha to the far-flung rural parts of the province. It is produced six days a week with a core focus on local content - from boxing to politics, homegrown entrepreneurs to the arts - while also providing engaging top national and international stories. No matter where you are in South Africa, this press reader app will distinctly connect you with the Eastern Cape. It allows Daily Dispatch subscribers to read DispatchLIVE breaking news content (an exact replica of the printed newspaper, sold at R6.99). Monthly online and print subscriptions are available on DispatchLIVE.co.za
SABC News app
Access breaking news, live streams, and on-demand video and audio content from various SABC news sources. Stay informed with the latest stories and listen to live radio broadcasts.
- Breaking news updates
- Live news channel streaming
- Video clips and livestreams
- Live SABC radio stations
- Podcast access
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The SABC News mobile app is your one stop digital portal to all the news you need. Stay connected with the latest and breaking stories, watch the SABC News channel along with clips and livestreams of all the big news events and listen to all the SABC radio stations live, including podcasts, and much more.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Daily Dispatch E at 4.4 against SABC News app's 3.5. SABC News app's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 24 months). On price, ratings volume, ads 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. Daily Dispatch E sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SABC News app asks for nothing beyond the download.
Daily Dispatch E holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 2 respectively.
Daily Dispatch E ships an update every 24 months, SABC News app every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Daily Dispatch E | SABC News app |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (5 ratings) — better | 3.5 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 32.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 24 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 49 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | BDFM Publishers | South African Broadcasting Corporation Ltd |
Customer experience
Daily Dispatch E
SABC News app
In-app purchases
Daily Dispatch E
- Daily Dispatch$0.99
SABC News app
No in-app purchases
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