ABC News vs Mamamia
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ABC News
Stay informed with breaking news and in-depth reporting from a trusted Australian news source. Access the latest updates and comprehensive information directly on your mobile device.
- Latest news updates
- In-depth reporting
- Trusted Australian source
- Comprehensive information
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The ABC NEWS app makes it easier for you to stay up to date with the latest news and information from Australia's most trusted news source.
Mamamia
Access news, entertainment, opinion, and lifestyle content tailored to women. Enjoy award-winning podcasts, deep dives into current events, and personalized updates. Engage with a community and download content for offline listening.
- News and entertainment updates
- Opinion pieces and lifestyle trends
- Award-winning podcasts
- Personalized content feed
- Offline podcast downloads
- Community commenting
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Be the first to know what women are talking about: enjoy news and entertainment updates, opinion pieces, lifestyle trends explained, award-winning podcasts and more with the Mamamia app. Cut through the noise of the news cycle with recaps, explainers and deep dives: we bring you the full story and what you need to know. Listen, subscribe to and download episodes from over 25 podcasts, including Mamamia Out Loud, No Filter with Kate Langbroek, daily news update The Quicky, True Crime Conversations and You Beauty. Be the first to know about new stories and podcasts relevant to your interests thanks to timely updates. Enjoy a personalised app, tailored to your preferences, select the topics you care about, follow the writers you love, create your podcast playlist. Comment on articles, contribute your content, join the community around candid conversations. Download podcasts for offline listening. Enjoy a fast and seamless reading, listening and watching experience. Privacy Policy: https://www.mamamia.com.au/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ For feedback, suggestions or issues please contact us at https://www.mamamia.com.au/contact/, we value your feedback and will do our best to assist you.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ABC News at none against Mamamia's 2. ABC News also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). Mamamia's advantage is review sentiment (41% vs 32%) and iOS requirement (15.5 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support 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. Mamamia sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. ABC News asks for nothing beyond the download.
ABC News ships an update fortnightly, Mamamia every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ABC News | Mamamia |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (197 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 31.8% of reviews | 40.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 197 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.5 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 111 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Australian Broadcasting Corporation | Mamamia Pty Ltd |
Customer experience
ABC News
Mamamia
Bugs and requests
ABC News
Reported bugs
4 issues- Frequent app crashes and freezes
- Inconsistent behavior when switching networks
- Issues with article loading and refreshing
- Broken universal links and in-app navigation
Requested features
5 requests- Customizable font sizes and themes
- Improved local news and weather coverage
- Ability to save and bookmark articles
- Better notification and alert controls
- Integration with smart home devices
Mamamia
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
ABC News
No in-app purchases
Mamamia
- Monthly Subscription$5.991 Month
- Yearly Subscription$59.001 Year
Questions
Is ABC News free?
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