File18 vs Saransa
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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
Saransa
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Introducing Saransa, your go-to source for the latest and most authentic news, now at your fingertips. Stay informed with our streamlined app delivering breaking news and insightful updates in under 60 words. Experience a seamless news-reading journey with Saransa – where credibility meets convenience. Download now for a quick, reliable, and efficient news experience.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Saransa at 12.0 against File18's 15.6. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | File18 | Saransa |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 52 MB | 62 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | NETWORK18 Media & Investments Limited | V DESAI CONSULTING LLC |
In-app purchases
File18
No in-app purchases
Saransa
No in-app purchases
