Al Mayadeen vs Python.cx
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Al Mayadeen
Stay updated with major global events and coverage across various fields. Enjoy high-quality live streaming of news, reports, investigations, and articles from prominent writers. Get continuous, real-time updates on important issues.
- Live streaming (audio & video)
- Major event coverage
- Real-time news updates
- In-depth reports and articles
- Diverse content
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تابعوا أهم التغطيات والأحداث الكبرى في مختلف المجالات. التطبيق يقدم لكم بثاً مباشراً بجودة عالية، وبالصوت والفيديو. شاهدوا أهم القضايا والأحداث التي تهمكم بالفيديو. متابعة مستمرة: تابعوا أهم الأخبار من كل أنحاء العالم لحظة بلحظة. محتوى متنوع: تقارير وتحقيقات ومقالات لأهم الكتّاب.
Python.cx
Stay updated with the latest news and articles on Python programming. This app aggregates content from top Python-related resources, bringing them all into one convenient place for developers and enthusiasts.
- Python news aggregation
- Articles from top resources
- Convenient content access
- Developer-focused content
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News and articles about Python from the best Python-related resources in one App
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Al Mayadeen at 39% against Python.cx's 0%. Python.cx's advantage is iOS requirement (6.0 vs 13.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Al Mayadeen ships an update every 5 weeks, Python.cx every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Al Mayadeen | Python.cx |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (138 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 39.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 138 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 6.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mentis Plus Company S.A.R.L. | Mauris Games OU |
Customer experience
Al Mayadeen
Python.cx
Bugs and requests
Al Mayadeen
Reported bugs
12 issues- App crashes on startup after updates
- Blank video pages and missing audio
- Live stream not loading, only YouTube available
- App freezes with ad popups
- Notifications truncated with (...) ellipsis
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- Push notifications not working outside app
- App closes automatically on blank pages
- Battery drain (10% in 2 minutes on iPhone 6s)
- High CPU usage causing device overheating
- Incompatibility with iOS 8.1 and newer versions
- Screen lock interrupts audio streaming
- Video playback issues in sports section
Requested features
9 requests- Reduce or remove intrusive advertisements
- Add audio streaming background play when screen locked
- Implement notification categories (breaking news, country-specific)
- Apple TV compatibility
- English language version
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- Disable opening music that plays when phone is silenced
- Better push notification management
- Landscape mode support for videos
- Faster news update frequency
Python.cx
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Al Mayadeen
No in-app purchases
Python.cx
No in-app purchases
