# NewsOnAir vs Divya Marathi

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NewsOnAir at none against Divya Marathi's 2. NewsOnAir also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (128 vs 3). Divya Marathi's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price, rating, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Divya Marathi sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. NewsOnAir asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.7 for NewsOnAir against 3.7 for Divya Marathi. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NewsOnAir has 128 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 57% of NewsOnAir's written reviews are positive against 47% of Divya Marathi's.

NewsOnAir ships an update monthly, Divya Marathi every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | NewsOnAir | Divya Marathi |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.7 (128 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/newsonair/id1450030867/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/divya-marathi/id1483736392/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **128** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **56.6% of reviews** | 46.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 39 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [All India Radio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1289849763) | [D. B. Corp. Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/557520628) |

## What reviewers say

### NewsOnAir

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/newsonair/id1450030867)

Access news and current affairs from India's public service broadcaster. Enjoy text and podcast stories, regional news bulletins, live radio broadcasts, and video content from national channels. Supports over 25 languages.

**Highlights:** Text and podcast news stories, Regional news bulletins (audio), Live All India Radio broadcasts, Doordarshan channel programs, Multi-language support (25+), International, national, regional news

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent app to listen to AIR stations globally
- 👍 Nostalgic and connects to roots
- 👍 Flawless streaming and stable connections
- 👍 Comprehensive app with news, music, and entertainment

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- 🐛 Playback stops when screen is locked or app is minimized
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with latest iOS versions
- 🐛 Clumsy interface and navigation

**Reported bugs**

- Radio stations not listing properly
- App crashes when scrolling through stations
- Playback issues and frequent buffering
- Compatibility problems with iOS 15 and newer versions

**Requested features**

- Add favorite/shortcut feature for frequently used stations
- Categorize stations by language in addition to state
- Introduce search functionality to find stations easily
- Add sleep timer and other user-friendly features
- Integrate with smart home devices for seamless listening


### Divya Marathi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/divya-marathi/id1483736392)

Access the latest Marathi news, local updates, and national headlines. Read the Marathi e-newspaper, stay informed on politics, business, sports, and entertainment. Get breaking news alerts and city-specific information.

**Highlights:** City and town news updates, Marathi e-newspaper access, National and global news, Politics and business news, Sports and entertainment updates, Breaking news notifications

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Divya Marathi Premium | $1.99 | per month |
| Divya Marathi Premium | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NewsOnAir free?

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

### Is Divya Marathi free?

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

### Which has better reviews, NewsOnAir or Divya Marathi?

NewsOnAir is rated higher. NewsOnAir averages 3.7 out of 5 from 128 ratings, while Divya Marathi averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do NewsOnAir or Divya Marathi have ads?

Divya Marathi shows ads; NewsOnAir does not.

### Which is updated more often, NewsOnAir or Divya Marathi?

NewsOnAir ships an update monthly, and Divya Marathi every 2 weeks. Most recently, NewsOnAir was updated on October 26, 2026 and Divya Marathi on October 26, 2026.

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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.*