Dunya News vs UrduPoint
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Dunya News
Access breaking news, live broadcasts, and in-depth reports from Pakistan and around the world. Stream popular shows, watch viral videos, and explore an extensive video archive. Stay informed with accurate and impartial reporting.
- Watch Dunya News live
- Fresh news bulletins
- Top stories and reports
- Extensive video archive
- Popular programs and shows
- Live coverage of events
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Stay connected with the latest news, events, and updates anytime, anywhere with the Dunya News app. Watch Dunya News live, catch fresh news bulletins, top stories, latest shows, news reports, and viral videos in high quality. You can also explore our extensive video archive directly on your mobile device. Connect with your favorite anchors from #TeamDunya and enjoy popular programs such as Mazaq Raat and Hasb-e-Haal. Watch in-depth analysis and investigative reporting in Dunya Meher Bokhari Kay Saath, explore the political landscape with Kamran Shahid in On The Front, and understand current affairs with Mujeeb-ur-Rehman Shami in Nuqta-e-Nazar. You can also explore thoughtful discussions on Islamic philosophy in programs like Peyam-e-Subh and Ilm-o-Hikmat. Catch the latest headlines and breaking stories from Pakistan and around the world. Stay updated with accurate, timely, and impartial reporting. Share important news with others and dive deeper into the stories that matter most to you. Watch live coverage of major events as they unfold. Have questions or feedback about the app? We would love to hear from you. Email us at dm@dunyatv.tv — your suggestions are valuable and help us improve your experience.
UrduPoint
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Breaking Urdu News, Pakistan News, latest Urdu news, videos, sports, showbiz, technology trends, exciting news, etc. Your one-stop application to remain connected with Pakistani and global news in Urdu.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: UrduPoint at none against Dunya News's shown. UrduPoint also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Dunya News ships an update every 5 weeks, UrduPoint every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 13, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Dunya News | UrduPoint |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.7 (29 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 29 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 4 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 75 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | NATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES SMC-PRIVATE LIMITED | UrduPoint Network FZE |
Bugs and requests
Dunya News
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes when opening programs section
- Notifications not working
- Live streaming not working on certain devices
- Incompatibility with newer iOS versions
Requested features
5 requests- Dark mode option
- Offline reading mode
- Improved video quality
- Ability to disable push notifications
- Chromecast support
UrduPoint
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Dunya News
No in-app purchases
UrduPoint
No in-app purchases
