Ajel vs Zagel
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.
Zagel
This app provides a distinguished news service, focusing on comprehensive coverage and real-time updates of all ongoing events. Stay informed with the latest developments as they happen.
- Distinguished news service
- Comprehensive coverage
- Real-time updates
- Current events reporting
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زاجل.. تطبيق يقدم خدمة إخبارية متميزة، تعتمد على تغطية، وتحديث كل الأخبار الجارية
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Zagel at 73% against Ajel's 32%. Zagel also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months). Ajel's advantage is ratings volume (559 vs 154). On price, 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.
Zagel holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 559 and 154 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 32% of Ajel's written reviews are positive against 73% of Zagel's.
Ajel ships an update every 2 months, Zagel every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ajel | Zagel |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (559 ratings) | 4.4 (154 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 31.6% of reviews | 73.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 559 — better | 154 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 4 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ejaz Electronic Broadcasting | Clicks |
Customer experience
Ajel
Zagel
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
Zagel
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Ajel
No in-app purchases
Zagel
No in-app purchases
