The National E vs WAM News System
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.
WAM News System
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System that manages all aspects of journalists work as well as media coverages
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: WAM News System at none against The National E's shown. WAM News System also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 8 months) and iOS requirement (11.0 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.
The National E ships an update every 8 months, WAM News System every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The National E | WAM News System |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 45 MB | 410 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | PressReader Inc | Emirates News Agency |
In-app purchases
The National E
No in-app purchases
WAM News System
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is The National E free?
Is WAM News System free?
Do The National E or WAM News System have ads?
Which is updated more often, The National E or WAM News System?
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