Comparison

Loksatta vs Sarkarnama

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Loksatta

Access comprehensive Marathi news coverage, including regional, international, sports, business, and political updates. Enjoy offline reading of the ePaper for the Mumbai edition.

Highlights
  • Marathi news coverage
  • Regional and international news
  • Sports and business updates
  • Political coverage
  • Offline ePaper reading
  • Award-winning reportage
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Loksatta is one of India's most widely read Marathi newspapers, published by The Indian Express Group. Launched on January 14, 1948, Loksatta has always stood by its mission of being a forum for and voice of democracy in Maharashtra. Loksatta is known globally for its impartial coverage and nonconformist, liberal viewpoint; its award-winning reportage and internationally recognised columnists make it India's most respected national Marathi publication. The Loksatta iPad application - a first in the Marathi news industry - brings you regional and international news, sports, business and the some of the finest political coverage in Marathi. The iPad app also permits offline reading of the ePaper (Mumbai edition).

About

Sarkarnama

This official news app delivers in-depth political analysis and contemporary political scenarios for readers in Maharashtra. It features content from a pool of experts, making it a trusted source for political developments.

Highlights
  • In-depth political analysis
  • Contemporary political scenarios
  • Content from Maharashtra experts
  • Authentic political news source
  • Society-oriented political leadership insights
Features
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This is the official app of Sarkarnama, digital daily serving avid political news readers of Maharashtra. Sarkarnama helps readers to understand contemporary political scenarios through its quality content, in-depth analysis and huge pool of experts spread across Maharashtra. The website has strong engagement with the users through social media platforms as well. Sarkarnama has become the first choice of political leaders ranging from Member of Parliament to Grampanchayat member in short-term, to know more about political developments. Sarkarnama has become the most authentic political news source for the digital media users. Sarkarnama believes that political leadership should be society-oriented and leaders should listen to the pulse of society and not only the voter-base. This digital platform looks forward to position itself as a friend, guide and philosopher of politicians who will work for the betterment of society.

Screenshots

Sarkarnama4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sarkarnama at 100% against Loksatta's 53%. Sarkarnama also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Loksatta's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Loksatta ships an update every 2 months, Sarkarnama every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on June 5, 2026 and August 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Loksatta versus Sarkarnama: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLoksattaSarkarnama
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews52.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB57 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperThe Indian Express Online Media Pvt LtdSakal Media Group

Customer experience

Loksatta

All ratings5 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive52.6%
Neutral21.1%
Negative26.3%

Sarkarnama

Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Loksatta

No in-app purchases

None

Sarkarnama

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Loksatta free?
Loksatta is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sarkarnama free?
Sarkarnama is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Loksatta or Sarkarnama have ads?
Sarkarnama shows ads; Loksatta does not.
Which is updated more often, Loksatta or Sarkarnama?
Loksatta ships an update every 2 months, and Sarkarnama every 6 months. Most recently, Loksatta was updated on June 5, 2026 and Sarkarnama on August 14, 2026.

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