NewsOnAir vs The Lallantop
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NewsOnAir
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.
- 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
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This App is the first step by Prasar Bharati towards creating a truly global digital platform. the official app brings you stories (both in text as well as podcast) from Prasar Bharati News network in India. - Get the latest news and current affairs - international, national as well as regional, from Prasar Bharati, India's Public Service Broadcaster. - The official app also brings you India’s regional news bulletins in audio form along with special news and current affairs based programs for an enriching news experience. - Also, listen live broadcast of multiple channels of All India Radio, - Watch all the latest programs from Doordarshan channels across the country. - More than 25 language services to choose from.
The Lallantop
Access in-depth news articles, detailed videos, and unique analysis on a variety of topics including politics, entertainment, and sports. Stay updated with daily shows, special series, and fact-checked content in Hindi.
- Long-form articles
- Detailed video content
- Daily and weekly shows
- In-depth analysis
- Fact-checking content
- Quizzes
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Long reads, detailed videos, and in-depth analysis of events taking place in a unique Lallantop style. Content of the App ranges from politics, film reviews, cricket, and books to daily shows such as The Lallantop Show and Duniyadari. Read Articles • Breaking news, top stories, India, world, business, sports news, and more • Full coverage of all the news events and trending topics. Watch Videos • Daily Shows: The Lallantop Show, Duniyadari, Social List, Meow, Tarikh, The Cinema Show, Sehat, Kharcha Paani & Sansad Me Aaj. • Top videos from categories such as news, sports, entertainment, business, education, technology & Padtaal (Fact Check). • Weekly Shows: Netanagri, Rakhwale & Kitabwala. • Special Series- Chunav Yatra, Zamini Haqiqat, Aasan Bhasha Me, Jamghat, Netaji Ghere Mein, Bargad, Lallantop Adda, Ek Kavita Roz, Tera Tujhko Arpan, Sciencekaari, Ek Naya Paisa, Political Kisse & Tanashah. Download the official and free Lallantop app for Latest News, Bollywood News, India News, World News, Sports News, Movies Reviews, Tech News, Lifestyle News, Regional News & Trending News in Hindi.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: The Lallantop at 4.7 against NewsOnAir's 3.7. NewsOnAir's advantage is review sentiment (57% vs 43%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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.
The Lallantop holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 128 and 84 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 57% of NewsOnAir's written reviews are positive against 43% of The Lallantop's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
NewsOnAir ships an update monthly, The Lallantop every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NewsOnAir | The Lallantop |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (128 ratings) | 4.7 (84 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 56.6% of reviews — better | 42.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 128 — better | 84 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 14.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 78 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | All India Radio | T.V. Today Network Limited |
Customer experience
NewsOnAir
The Lallantop
Bugs and requests
NewsOnAir
Reported bugs
4 issues- 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
5 requests- 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
The Lallantop
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
NewsOnAir
No in-app purchases
The Lallantop
No in-app purchases
Questions
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