Headlines by Scroll.in vs File18
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Headlines by Scroll.in
Discover daily news and trending stories with a swipe-based interface. Stay informed on politics, sports, entertainment, and culture from India and around the world. Share interesting articles easily and receive breaking news alerts.
- Swipe-based news discovery
- Politics, sports, and entertainment coverage
- Cultural and lifestyle stories
- User-friendly reading experience
- Share articles with friends
- Breaking news notifications
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Introducing Headlines by Scroll.in, an app for the reader on the go. Swipe to prepare yourself for the day’s conversations by tracking what’s happening in the world of politics, sports, entertainment and more. India isn't just about political wrangling in Delhi. We show you the dazzling ways in which we sing, dance, eat and play. The app’s user-friendly design ensures an effortless reading experience and makes it easier for you follow latest news, reportage, movie reviews, match reports, analysis, book reviews, viral trends and much more. Swipe left to take a look at all the stories and swipe up to get the complete picture. Share what you find interesting with your friends and family with just a single tap. Get notified when an important news story breaks and stay on top of the news cycle. Start swiping. It’s the new way to Scroll!
File18
This app streamlines the process for field reporters to submit stories to various news properties. It allows for easy story filing, media uploads, and direct communication with administrators for feedback and review.
- Customize user profile
- File stories
- Add multiple media files
- Submit stories for review
- Chat with admins
- Track published stories
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File18 is an app designed for field reporters and stringers. Adding stories on NW18’s various properties is now easier than ever. Your stories can now get published on the likes of MoneyControl, News18, FirstPost, and other properties. With this app, you can: Customize your User profile File a Story Add multiple media files to your stories Submit your stories and have them reviewed by NW18 Admins Chat with NW18 Admins and receive feedback on your stories Keep a tab on your Published Stories
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Headlines by Scroll.in at every 3 days against File18's every 3 weeks. Headlines by Scroll.in also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
Headlines by Scroll.in ships an update every 3 days, File18 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Headlines by Scroll.in | File18 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 52 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Scroll Media | NETWORK18 |
Customer experience
Headlines by Scroll.in
File18
In-app purchases
Headlines by Scroll.in
No in-app purchases
File18
No in-app purchases
