Focus Taiwan vs Bay Times
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Focus Taiwan
Access comprehensive English-language news about Taiwan, covering breaking events, politics, business, technology, sports, and culture. Enjoy multimedia content with audio and video news playlists, and personalize your reading experience with adjustable font sizes and layouts. Save articles and videos for later with the 'My Stories' feature.
- Breaking news coverage
- Politics, business, tech, sports, culture news
- Audio and video news playlists
- Bookmark articles and videos
- Adjustable font size and layout
- Swipe navigation for categories
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Focus Taiwan’s free news app is the top source of English-language coverage of all things Taiwan, from breaking news to politics, business, technology, sports, culture and much more. The updated app maintains a similar look to the Focus Taiwan website, but also has a "Media" section, which includes a playlist of the latest 30 news stories in audio and video formats. In addition to scrolling up and down to read articles and lists of news headlines, mobile device users can also swipe right or left to browse different news categories and articles. The updated app allows users to bookmark articles and videos in the new "My Stories" feature which can be found in the "Menu" section. Users will be able to choose the font size and layout of the page to suit their reading habits from the "Menu" section and are welcome to leave reviews or contact Focus Taiwan with feedback. Focus Taiwan would like to hear from you! Send us your feedback at app_feature@cna.com.tw and help shape our future updates.
Bay Times
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Stay connected with the latest university news, announcements, and events with the official BAU News App! Get real-time updates, important student notifications, and access to featured stories, videos, and more. Whether you’re a student, faculty member, or part of the university community, this app ensures you never miss an important update. Key Features: Latest News & Announcements – Stay updated with campus news and events. Real-Time Notifications – Get instant alerts for important updates. Categories & Articles – Explore news by topics, including academics, student life, and more. Video & Multimedia Content – Watch university event coverage, interviews, and more. Bookmark & Share – Save articles for later or share them with friends. Designed for BAU students and community members, the app is your go-to source for everything happening on campus! Download now and stay informed!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Bay Times at daily against Focus Taiwan's every 4 months. Bay Times also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, 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.
Focus Taiwan ships an update every 4 months, Bay Times daily. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Focus Taiwan | Bay Times |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (281 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 78.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 281 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Daily — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 101 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | The Central News Agency | Abdul ghafar Kamara |
In-app purchases
Focus Taiwan
No in-app purchases
Bay Times
No in-app purchases
