Shkabaj vs BalkanWeb
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Shkabaj
Access top Albanian radio stations, breaking news, on-demand videos, weather forecasts, and horoscopes. Stay informed and entertained with content from Kosovo, Albania, Macedonia, and the diaspora.
- Listen to Albanian radio stations
- Read, listen, or watch news
- Watch on-demand videos
- Get weather updates
- Read horoscope
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Aplikacioni Shkabaj ju mundëson të: • Dëgjoni top radiot shqiptare nga Kosova, Shqipëria, Maqedonia, dhe Diaspora. • Lexoni, dëgjoni, apo shikoni lajmet dhe ndani ato me miqtë tuaj • Shikoni mijëra video on-demand • Informohuni me të dhënat e fundit për motin në Kosovë, Shqipëri dhe Maqedoni • Lexoni Horoskopin • E shumë të tjera!!!! Pëlqeni Shkabaj? Na vlersoni në App Store. Në qofte se keni ndonje pyetje apo sugjerim, ju lutem na shkruani në shkabaj@shkabaj.net! Mos harroni të : • Shpërdani këtë aplikacion me miqtë tuaj • Na pelqeni në Facebook: www.facebook.com/shkabaj • Na ndiqni në Twitter: www.twitter.com/shkabaj ------------------------------------------------------------ Shkabaj App lets you: • Listen to top Albanian radios from Kosovo, Albania, Macedonia, and Diaspora. • Read, listen or watch the news and share it with friends • Watch thousands of on-demand videos • Get up to date weather information for Kosovo, Albania, and Macedonia • Read your horoscope • And much more!!! Love Shkabaj? Rate us on App Store. If you have questions or suggestions, please share them with us at shkabaj@shkabaj.net!! Don't forget to : • Share this app with your friends • Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/shkabaj • Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/shkabaj
BalkanWeb
This news application provides real-time updates on events across Albania and the Balkan region. It covers a wide range of topics including politics, economy, sports, and culture, with multimedia content.
- Real-time news updates
- Photo and video content
- Comprehensive regional coverage
- Multiple news categories
- Analysis and interviews
- Weather forecasts
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BalkanWeb, që nga krijimi i saj në shkurt të vitit 2000, është faqja kryesore e lajmeve për Shqipërinë, e cila i përcjell lajmet me foto dhe video në kohë reale. Mbulon me lajme të gjithë shqipërinë dhe rajonin, ajo i përfshin të gjitha kategoritë: shqipëri, politik, kosovë, sociale, ekonomi, sport, kronika, lajme me orë, periferi, rajon, bota, analiza, intervista, kulturë, teknologji, informatikë, sondazhe, forum, blog, diskutime, horoskop, parashikimi i motit, balkanweb tv, fotogaleri etj.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Shkabaj at 85% against BalkanWeb's 0%. Shkabaj also leads on rating (4.3 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (35 vs 9). BalkanWeb's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). 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.
Shkabaj holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 35 and 9 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Shkabaj's written reviews are positive against 0% of BalkanWeb's.
Shkabaj ships an update every 3 months, BalkanWeb every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Shkabaj | BalkanWeb |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (35 ratings) — better | 4.0 (9 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 84.7% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 35 — better | 9 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 53 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Shkabaj Inc. | Focus Media News |
Customer experience
Shkabaj
BalkanWeb
Bugs and requests
Shkabaj
Reported bugs
6 issues- Radio channels disappear after pause
- App not working
- News updates delayed
- No live TV channels after update
- RTK not working
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- Text too small, cannot enlarge
Requested features
7 requests- More TV channels
- More radio stations from Kosova
- Add KTV and RT21 channels
- XBMC plugin
- Faster streaming
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- Add sport TV channels
- More channels from Albania
BalkanWeb
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Shkabaj
No in-app purchases
BalkanWeb
No in-app purchases
