Ajel vs munbi
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.
munbi
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Munbi transforms the day's top news stories into a personalized Arabic audio summary tailored to your schedule and interests. Choose the topics and sources that interest you, specify the episode length and style, and then listen to a well-organized summary that brings together the most important news in one place. With Munbi, you can: - Create a personalized audio summary based on your interests and sources. - Track the progress of your episode and return to it after closing the app. - Listen by chapter and navigate easily within the episode. - Save each episode to your library without overwriting other episodes from the same day. - Review the sources and transcript of the episode. - Restore your purchases and manage your subscription from within the app. Review the original sources before making any important decisions. Munbi does not provide financial, legal, or medical advice. SUBSCRIPTION Munbi Pro is an auto-renewable subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel it at any time in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://swzjulwzcflsfcdxnbvx.supabase.co/functions/v1/legal?doc=terms Privacy Policy: https://swzjulwzcflsfcdxnbvx.supabase.co/functions/v1/legal?doc=privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ajel at none against munbi's 2. Ajel also leads on device support (3 vs 1). munbi's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price 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. munbi sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Ajel asks for nothing beyond the download.
Ajel ships an update every 2 months, munbi weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ajel | munbi |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (559 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 31.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 559 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 99 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Ejaz Electronic Broadcasting | Malek Almarshadi |
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
munbi
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Ajel
No in-app purchases
munbi
- مُنبي Pro شهري7 Days trial$12.991 Month
- مُنبي Pro - ٦ أشهر7 Days trial$69.996 Months
