The News Minute vs DeKoder
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The News Minute
This app delivers news and in-depth analysis focused on South India, with a unique feminist and human rights perspective. It covers current affairs, social issues, politics, governance, and entertainment, featuring content from each South Indian state and exclusive subscriber articles.
- South India focused news
- Feminist and human rights perspective
- Coverage of current affairs, social issues, politics
- State-specific news sections
- Exclusive premium content
- Entertainment and film industry news (Flix)
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The News Minute is a digital-only media organisation and south India’s leading English digital news publisher. Since our inception in 2014 with the aim of reporting about south India, from south India, we have created a niche for ourselves when it comes to reporting about issues from the south, with a feminist approach and centering human rights. The editorial team at The News Minute is one of the most diverse in the country, and one of our editorial policies is to platform the voices the society ignores. While our core focus is current affairs, social issues, politics and governance, we also report on entertainment. The app has a section for each south Indian state, and provides easy access to our Premium and video content. With Flix, we bring you the latest in the south Indian film industries, television serials and shows/movies streaming on OTT platforms as well. App Sections News – General News and stories of interest from across the country and globe with a relevance to our reader States – All the news and breaking events from the five southern states Premium – Exclusive content for TNM subscribers Flix – Cinema, Tv, Music and more Voices – Blogs and opinions
DeKoder
Access comprehensive election news, analysis, and forecasting tools driven by AI. Explore in-depth content, opinion polls, and insights in multiple languages to understand political landscapes globally and locally.
- AI-driven election analysis
- Forecasting tools with customizable sliders
- Election insights and opinion polls
- Election calendar and event updates
- In-depth podcasts and video content
- Simplified explanations of election terms
- Environment and biodiversity coverage
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Get the latest election news, analysis, comparisons, opinion polls, and insightful forecasting tools from India and around the globe exclusively on deKoder. As an AI-driven platform and research lab, the official deKoder mobile app features one of the most comprehensive databases on Indian and global elections. Using AI technology, deKoder provides content in English and 14 Indian languages, making it accessible to all. Users can explore its rich content for personal research and analysis, empowering them with valuable insights. Key features of the deKoder app: - Election Analysis: Access comprehensive election analysis through text, video, and audio articles, including Updates, deKoder specials, GenZ insights, Countdown reports, and 'The World This Friday.' - Forecasting Tool: Use the "Make Your Own Forecast" feature, enabling users to create their election predictions by using sliders for “Popularity of the Current Government” and the "Unity of Opposition". - AI Opinion Slider: Customize your opinions using slider values with the AI Opinion Slider tool. - Election Insights: Stay informed with stats on opinions, exit polls, and who's leading in the elections. - Election Calendar: Stay informed with the election calendar, providing users with updates on all future events related to elections. - deKoder Podcasts: Explore deKoder's podcast series, offering in-depth discussions and analysis on elections. - deKoder Snippets: Simplify election-related terms and concepts with our unique, easy-to-understand explanations. - Environment Matters: With biodiversity loss, climate change, and pollution posing a triple threat, it's crucial to focus sharply on these issues. Species are disappearing 1000 times faster than normal, and every year since 2020 has been the hottest on record, leading to wildfires, storms, and droughts. Plastic pollution has reached alarming levels, with microplastics even found in breast milk. Toxins pervade our air, food, and water. Despite these challenges, we have significant scientific knowledge and access to information, knowing the solutions needed for a clean, healthy future. Now, prompt action is key. Read: - Breaking news from elections, top stories, India, world, sports, and exclusives - Comprehensive coverage of Indian and international elections, including the UK and US - Updates on rallies, parties, candidates, election phases, and key constituencies - Trending election news in short videos - Real-time alerts to keep you up-to-date on the latest election news Watch & View: - Daily video updates on elections, the environment, and sports from India and around the world - Top videos from all categories, including the most popular and the best of deKoder - Live election coverage - Track live updates on world election events Follow the latest election news and results, and stay informed on upcoming elections and more!
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Verdict
The News Minute and DeKoder both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of DeKoder's written reviews are positive against 25% of The News Minute's. DeKoder also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 6 months). The News Minute's advantage is monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, rating, ratings volume 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for The News Minute against 5.0 for DeKoder. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 5 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 25% of The News Minute's written reviews are positive against 100% of DeKoder's.
The News Minute ships an update every 6 months, DeKoder weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The News Minute | DeKoder |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) | 5.0 (5 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 5 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 55 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Spunklane Media Private Limited | iKroya.com LLP, |
Customer experience
The News Minute
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In-app purchases
The News Minute
No in-app purchases
DeKoder
No in-app purchases
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