The National E vs CARMA Insight
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The National E
Access and read The National Newspaper exactly as it appears in its print edition. Stay informed with the latest news presented in a familiar layout. This application provides a direct digital replica of the physical publication.
- Read print edition replica
- Access latest news
- Digital newspaper format
- Familiar layout
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The National E-Reader Read The National Newspaper as it appears in print.
CARMA Insight
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Stay informed. Stay ahead. CARMA Insight delivers real-time media monitoring, media intelligence and executive reporting in one secure mobile app. Built for senior PR and communications professionals,; it provides immediate visibility of the coverage shaping your reputation. Monitor mainstream news and social media in one place. Set alerts, track sentiment and reach, and respond quickly to emerging issues. Advanced filtering and saved searches ensure you focus on what matters most. Access executive reports on the move, review performance trends, and share leadership-ready insights instantly. Export reports or individual articles for briefings and stakeholder updates with ease. Whether managing risk, protecting reputation or evaluating communications impact, CARMA Insight keeps your media intelligence within reach - wherever you are.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: CARMA Insight at none against The National E's shown. CARMA Insight also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 8 months) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). 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.
The National E ships an update every 8 months, CARMA Insight fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The National E | CARMA Insight |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (138 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 138 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 45 MB | 72 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | PressReader Inc | CARMA Media Insight FZE |
In-app purchases
The National E
No in-app purchases
CARMA Insight
No in-app purchases
Questions
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