Comparison

Kāzhcha vs Deshabhimani

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Kāzhcha

Features
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Reading a newspaper without anyone’s assistance has always been a distant dream for the visually challenged community. Keralakaumudi’s Kāzhcha gives wings to that dream, it lights up a new world of reading and listening to real-time news and articles. Kāzhcha is World’s first bilingual Voice enabled Newsroom in Malayalam and English for the visually challenged and low vision users, engineered by the Keralakaumudi group after working very closely with the vibrant smartphone users among the totally blind and low vision users in Kerala, India. Kāzhcha App was officially launched by the versatile actor Shri Mohanlal. Keralakaumudi was founded in 1911 by C. V. Kunhiraman and the newspaper's Editor K. Sukumaran transformed it into a vibrant daily. Keralakaumudi Daily is among the largest circulated Malayalam newspapers in Kerala. Keralakaumudi Online, the Digital Media division was launched in 1997. www.keralakaumudi.com, the flagship Malayalam website is comprehensive and nostalgic, not only to the native users but also to the expatriate Malayalee community around the world. Kāzhcha Features :- Audio News: Once you double tap to enter the newsroom, the default Audio News page greets the user. The precisely designed, low vision user-friendly page has more than 300+ category-wise audio news clips every day from the daily newspaper. Each news is played back individually in a Human voice akin to a radio and the ‘share’ option facilitates sharing news on any social-media platform or to a friend. A media player controls the audio playback and helps the user to easily navigate the app. Live News is a precisely designed section in English. It displays all the latest happenings around the world, real-time. Broadly categorised in to Latest, Kerala, News 360, Cinema, Lifestyle, Astro and Info, any user can easily switch and read the articles. Each news article can be shared individually as well. Customisable Settings options include activating calendar to search archives, select audio news grouping by category or by pages, select audio sharing method to social media or messaging apps, activating speed controls, activating share button, sleep mode to pause and resume later and more. Kāzhcha Telegram Community: A link opens the Telegram app to the official Kāzhcha virtual feedback forum for the app user to join and voice his/her opinion about the app and share views on the articles.

About

Deshabhimani

Access breaking news, in-depth articles, and engaging content from Kerala's leading newspaper. Offers quick news bites, visual stories, and podcasts covering a wide range of topics. Stay informed with real-time updates and personalized content.

Highlights
  • Real-time news updates
  • Shorts for quick news bites
  • Visual stories
  • News podcasts
  • Exclusive in-depth reports
  • Personalized news feed
  • Push notifications
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Experience the trusted journalism of Kerala's leading newspaper, Deshabhimani, with its official app. Designed for Malayalam readers, it offers breaking news, in-depth articles, and a variety of engaging content, including shorts, visual stories, and podcasts, covering politics, sports, entertainment, technology, lifestyle, and more. Key Features: Real-Time Updates: Stay ahead with the latest news as it happens. Shorts Module: Quick news bites for fast updates on the go. Visual Stories: Immersive storytelling with captivating visuals. Podcasts: Listen to thought-provoking discussions and news highlights. Exclusive Reports: Access in-depth stories and expert opinions. User-Friendly Interface: Smooth navigation for a seamless experience. Personalized News Feed: Get content tailored to your preferences. Push Notifications: Instant alerts for breaking news and major events. With the Deshabhimani News App, enjoy a rich blend of written, visual, and audio content to stay informed anytime, anywhere. Download now and join the Malayalam news revolution!

Screenshots

Kāzhcha4 screens
Deshabhimani4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Kāzhcha at 9.0 against Deshabhimani's 15.1. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
Kāzhcha versus Deshabhimani: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKāzhchaDeshabhimani
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKERALA KAUMUDI PRIVATE LIMITEDWIWO ENTERPRISES PRIVATE LIMITED

In-app purchases

None

Kāzhcha

No in-app purchases

None

Deshabhimani

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Kāzhcha free?
Kāzhcha is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Deshabhimani free?
Deshabhimani is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Kāzhcha or Deshabhimani have ads?
Neither Kāzhcha nor Deshabhimani shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Kāzhcha or Deshabhimani?
Kāzhcha ships an update every 2 months, and Deshabhimani every 2 months. Most recently, Kāzhcha was updated on October 20, 2026 and Deshabhimani on October 10, 2026.

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