Ajel vs سبق
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.
سبق
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Sabq — Where the news begins before you search for it. Sabq Electronic Newspaper — the fastest and most trusted source for covering the most important events across Saudi Arabia and the world. Over two decades of media leadership, powered by an elite team of editors and reporters who never stop. Why Sabq? Because verified news doesn't wait, and your time is too valuable to waste searching for a trustworthy source. What you'll find in Sabq: • Breaking news in real time — local, regional, and international • In-depth reports and analysis from specialized writers • Photos and videos from the heart of the story • Instant notifications so you never miss an important update Sign up for free and get more: • Comment, engage with stories, and share your opinion • Save what matters to you in your favorites list to read anytime • Track your daily activity — steps and calories — by connecting with the "Health" app A reading experience tailored to you: • Dark mode for comfortable reading anytime • Full control over font size • Fast search and smooth browsing • Instant sharing across all social platforms Sabq — Saving you time, and putting the right news in your hands.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Ajel at 4.2 against سبق's 3.1. Ajel also leads on ratings volume (559 vs 106). سبق's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ajel has 559 ratings behind it against 106, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 32% of Ajel's written reviews are positive against 50% of سبق's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Ajel ships an update every 2 months, سبق weekly. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.
| Parameter | Ajel | سبق |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (559 ratings) — better | 3.1 (106 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 31.6% of reviews | 49.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 559 — better | 106 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Ejaz Electronic Broadcasting | Sabq |
Customer experience
Ajel
سبق
User reviews
Ajel
From 559 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Good app
- 👍 Saudi news app
- 👍 Organized and beautiful app
- 👍 New sections are useful (e.g., employment)
- 👍 Good and easy to use
Room to improve
- 😠 Annoying ads
- 😠 Ads appear on every article
- 😠 Black screen ads
- 🤬 Update is a failure
- 📉 Needs significant development
سبق
From 106 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Excellent news app
- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 💡 Useful for expats to stay updated
- 🌟 Great overall experience
Room to improve
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🔍 Outdated and slow to update
- 📱 Compatibility issues with older devices
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
سبق
Reported bugs
3 issues- News feed not updating properly
- Inability to save/bookmark articles
- Inconsistent UI behavior
Requested features
4 requests- Enable push notifications
- Improve video playback
- Add more language support
- Enhance commenting system
In-app purchases
Ajel
No in-app purchases
سبق
No in-app purchases
