NewsOnAir vs PEMRA
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NewsOnAir
Access news stories, podcasts, and live broadcasts from India's public service broadcaster. Enjoy regional news bulletins, special programs, and content in over 25 languages. Stream All India Radio live and watch Doordarshan programs.
- Latest news and current affairs
- Regional news bulletins in audio
- Live broadcast of All India Radio
- Watch Doordarshan programs
- Stories in text and podcast format
- Content in over 25 languages
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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.
PEMRA
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PEMRA Mobile App for Public Awareness & Complaint Management PEMRA has introduced a user-friendly mobile application to educate the public about its laws, regulations, and licensing procedures. The app also allows citizens to lodge and track complaints seamlessly, ensuring transparency and efficient grievance resolution.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: PEMRA at every 2 days against NewsOnAir's monthly. PEMRA also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On price, ads, 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.
NewsOnAir ships an update monthly, PEMRA every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NewsOnAir | PEMRA |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (128 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 55.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 128 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 40 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | All India Radio | National Information Technology Board |
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
PEMRA
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
NewsOnAir
No in-app purchases
PEMRA
No in-app purchases
