Ajel vs واس
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ajel
This is a Saudi electronic newspaper that provides round-the-clock news coverage, both locally and internationally. It utilizes a dedicated network of editors and correspondents to deliver its content.
- 24/7 news coverage
- Saudi and international news
- Network of editors and correspondents
- Electronic newspaper
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Ajel – Breaking News from Saudi Arabia & Around the World Stay ahead with real-time breaking news, in-depth coverage, and personalized updates from one of Saudi Arabia's leading digital news platforms. Whether you're interested in politics, business, technology, sports, or local events, Ajel delivers trusted news as it happens. Features • Real-time breaking news alerts • Comprehensive coverage of Saudi, regional, and international news • Personalized notifications based on your interests • Fast and modern reading experience • Home Screen Widgets for instant updates • Apple Watch support • Optimized for iPhone and iPad • Powerful search to find the stories that matter • Easy sharing across social media and messaging apps • Light and Dark Mode support Download Ajel today and stay connected to the stories that matter most.
واس
Stay updated with the latest news from Saudi Arabia and around the world. Access royal, political, economic, and sports news, along with event coverage and multimedia galleries.
- 24/7 news updates
- Royal and political news section
- Cabinet session news
- Photo and video gallery
- Reports and surveys section
- Modern user interface
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تطبيق واس (SPA App)، تطبيق صمم بطريقة احترافية وعصرية لمنصات الـ iPhone والـ iPad. التطبيق هدفه جلب الأخبار على مدار الساعة وعلى رأسها الأخبار الملكية والسياسية والاقتصادية والرياضية والعاجلة وغيرها، وكذلك أخبار المناسبات الوطنية والمحلية والعالمية، لتكون على إطلاع دائم وأينما كنت. يحتوي التطبيق على العديد من المميزات، منها: - واجهة عصرية من خلالها تصل لكل ما تريده بكل سهولة. - قسم خاص بالأخبار الملكية. - قسم خاص بجلسات مجلس الوزراء. - معرض الصور والفيديو لكل المناسبات التي تقام في المملكة العربية السعودية وعرضها بطريقة مميزة. - قسم التقارير والاستطلاعات.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: واس at none against Ajel's shown. واس also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Ajel's advantage is ratings volume (559 vs 9) and rating (4.2 vs 4.0). On price, review sentiment, 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.
Ajel holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ajel has 559 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 32% of Ajel's written reviews are positive against 29% of واس's.
Ajel ships an update every 2 months, واس every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ajel | واس |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (559 ratings) — better | 4.0 (9 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 31.6% of reviews — better | 28.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 559 — better | 9 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 76 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ejaz Electronic Broadcasting | Saudi Press Agency |
Customer experience
Ajel
واس
Bugs and requests
Ajel
Reported bugs
5 issues- App crashes when trying to share news
- Cannot connect to the website
- App is not working
- News is not displayed
- Newspaper website is not working
Requested features
3 requests- Increase font size for users aged 30-50
- Improve image quality or size
- Add sharing to Facebook and Twitter
واس
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Ajel
No in-app purchases
واس
No in-app purchases
