Mid vs UAE Stories
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Mid
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Indiaβs first animated Digital Tabloid is now made more accessible than ever! Presenting the latest avatar of your favourite Digital Tabloid β the Mid-day Tabloid App, exclusively for subscribed users. You can now carry the newspaper wherever you go and enjoy an enhanced reading experience with a smooth swipe of pages. Our exclusive news articles, local city reportage, crime and investigative stories, Bollywood breaking news and lifestyle features are accompanied by videos, interviews and photo galleries. A stunning visual vocabulary in a newspaper thatβs made-to-order for Mumbai makes the Mid-day Digital Tabloid a first-of-its-kind. The Mid-day Tabloid App gives our subscribed users complete access to credible news stories from Indiaβs top journalists. The experience is further augmented with multimedia features that make news reading an enjoyable affair. Moreover, the Mid-day Tabloid App combines the traditional feel of reading a newspaper with contemporary digital technology. The Mid-day Tabloid App provides a seamless news reading experience to our subscribed users with features like: - Fast-loading and optimized interface - Vertical scrolling or a horizontal flip-book experience - Access to backdated editions upto 90 days Mid-day has a legacy of 40 years and is credited to be a veteran of city news, hyper local coverage and investigations. Mid-day Digital Tabloid has a high entertainment quotient and provides the reader an insightful read into all things #MadeinMumbai.
UAE Stories
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"Welcome to UAE Stories, the first people-centric digital magazine in the UAE! Explore inspiring stories of achievers, stay updated with trending news, and dive into innovative insights from across the region. Key Features: β Exclusive stories of successful individuals. β Trending news and updates from the UAE. β Seamless user experience with listening mode for articles. β Personalized content tailored to your interests. UAE Stories aims to become the TEDx of the UAE, celebrating journeys that inspire, empower, and drive success. Download now and discover your daily dose of inspiration!"
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Mid at monthly against UAE Stories's every 4 months. Mid also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Mid ships an update monthly, UAE Stories every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Mid | UAE Stories |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Monthly β better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 β better | 15.6 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 46 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Mid-Day Infomedia Ltd | Navjot Gurudutta |
In-app purchases
Mid
No in-app purchases
UAE Stories
No in-app purchases









