The National E vs Gulf Today
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.
Gulf Today
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Gulf Today is an English-language daily newspaper based in Sharjah, the United Arab Emirates. It was launched on 15 April 1996 by brothers Taryam Omran Taryam and Abdullah Omran Taryam owners of Dar Al Khaleej for Press, Printing and Publishing.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Gulf Today at none against The National E's shown. Gulf Today also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 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.
| Parameter | The National E | Gulf Today |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 45 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | PressReader Inc | DAR AL KHALEEJ PRINTING AND PUBLISHING |
In-app purchases
The National E
No in-app purchases
Gulf Today
No in-app purchases









