Philstar vs Brigada
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Philstar
Access trusted news from the Philippines and around the world with this fast and easy-to-use application. Stay informed on breaking news, politics, sports, entertainment, and more through original reporting and multimedia features.
- Free access to news
- Timely and relevant stories
- Breaking news and politics
- Sports, entertainment, lifestyle, business
- Original reporting and explainers
- Multimedia features
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Over a decade, the Philstar Global app has provided free access to trusted news from the Philippines and around the world. Light, fast and easy to use, the latest version of the Philstar app connects you to the most timely and relevant stories — from breaking news and politics to sports, entertainment, lifestyle and business. Access original reporting, in-depth explainers, opinion pieces and multimedia features from Philstar.com, Interaksyon, The Philippine STAR, Pilipino Star Ngayon, The Freeman, Pang-Masa and Banat — all in one place. Stay informed with credible journalism that empowers you to make sense of what’s happening — wherever you are, whenever you need it.
Brigada
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Brigada is your all-in-one Filipino news and media hub. Stay connected with the latest breaking news from Brigada News and Delightful Travel. Watch live YouTube streams, tune in to live radio stations on an interactive map, and never miss a story with real-time push notifications. FEATURES: • Breaking News — Latest articles from Brigada News and Delightful Travel • Live Radio — Stream live radio stations with a background audio player and interactive map • YouTube Videos — Watch live streams and on-demand videos directly in the app • Shop — Browse and purchase from the Brigada online store • Bookmarks — Save articles to read later • Comments — Join the conversation on news articles • Push Notifications — Get alerts for breaking news and live streams • Google Sign-In — Secure and easy account access • Dark Mode — Comfortable reading day and night Download Brigada and stay informed, wherever you are.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Brigada at daily against Philstar's every 5 weeks. Brigada also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16). On price, ads, 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.
Philstar ships an update every 5 weeks, Brigada daily. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Philstar | Brigada |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (18 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 51.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 18 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Daily — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 54 MB | 70 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Philstar Global Corporation | John Laurent Salazar |
In-app purchases
Philstar
No in-app purchases
Brigada
No in-app purchases
Questions
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Do Philstar or Brigada have ads?
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