NewsOnAir vs G Plus
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.
G Plus
Access the latest news and in-depth coverage of Guwahati with this app. It provides breaking news, video reports, opinions, and exclusive local features, connecting you to the city's happenings.
- Latest and breaking news
- Video reports
- Opinion pieces
- Deals and rewards
- Citizen journalism
- Free classifieds
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Introducing G Plus - the foremost news media brand of Guwahati bringing you the latest and the most insightful stories and features, all with a local and global outlook. With over 50 million views every month across all its platforms, G Plus has become an integral part of Guwahati. The G Plus app offers you the Latest and Breaking News, Video Reports, Opinions, Live Updates, Polls and host of alternative features such as Deals and Rewards, Guwahati Connect, Citizen Journalism feature, and Free Classifieds. With this, you get access to exclusive news and in-depth coverage of Guwahati that no one else can offer. G Plus is proud to be the pulse of Guwahati, always living, rising, and growing with the city. Download the G Plus app today and stay connected with the latest happenings of Guwahati, from anywhere in the world.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NewsOnAir at none against G Plus's 2. NewsOnAir also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). G Plus's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs monthly). On price, review sentiment 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. G Plus sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. NewsOnAir asks for nothing beyond the download.
NewsOnAir ships an update monthly, G Plus every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NewsOnAir | G Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (128 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 56.6% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 128 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 69 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | All India Radio | Gplus |
Customer experience
NewsOnAir
G Plus
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
G Plus
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
NewsOnAir
No in-app purchases
G Plus
- One Month Subscription$0.99
- One Year Subscription$9.99
