Ajit vs The Tribune
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ajit
Stay informed with breaking news from India and around the world. Access daily e-papers and reports on business, politics, sports, and entertainment.
- Daily e-paper access
- National and international news
- Business and politics reports
- Sports and fashion updates
- News from Punjab and Delhi
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Ajit - Online News updates on business, politics, sports, fashion, films, national and international news reports. News from northern India, Punjab, Delhi, Haryana, Chandigarh and worldwide. Now includes ePaper also in single app.
The Tribune
Access in-depth Indian and international news coverage, including Punjab-specific updates. Stay informed with breaking news alerts, regional reports, and comprehensive political and sports coverage. Read the e-paper offline and personalize your news feed.
- Breaking news alerts
- Punjab and regional news
- e-Paper access
- World and India news
- Political coverage
- Sports updates
- Personalized news feed
- Offline reading
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The Tribune is one of the most trusted Indian newspapers, delivering in-depth coverage of Punjab news, Indian news, national and international news, and local updates. Published from Chandigarh, New Delhi, Jalandhar, Dehradun, and Bathinda, it has been a leading voice in journalism since 1881. Stay Updated with Breaking News & Top Stories Get the latest news, breaking news, and top Punjabi news with comprehensive reporting from India and around the world. From politics and business to sports and trending news, The Tribune keeps you informed with credible journalism. Key Features: • Breaking News Alerts & Live Updates – Stay ahead with instant alerts via notifications. • Punjab News & Regional Updates – Get the latest news from your city and state. • Tribune e-Paper Access– Read The Tribune e-paper anytime, anywhere. • World News & India News – Get top stories from across the globe. • Elections & Political Coverage – Live results, expert opinions & analysis. • Sports Updates – Cricket, football & more, with real-time scores. • Personalized News Feed – Follow the topics that matter to you. • Offline Reading – Save articles and read later. • Weather & Horoscope Widgets – Get daily insights in one place. • Unread News Section – Catch up on stories you missed. • Fast & Lightweight App – Designed for smooth and quick navigation. Subscription Terms: Digital Monthly Digital Yearly Digital + ePaper Privacy Policy: https://www.tribuneindia.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: The Tribune at 4.6 against Ajit's 3.3. The Tribune also leads on review sentiment (53% vs 33%) and ratings volume (682 vs 24). Ajit's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 18). On price, update cadence, ads and iOS requirement 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. The Tribune sells 15 one-off in-app purchases. Ajit asks for nothing beyond the download.
The Tribune holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Tribune has 682 ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Ajit's written reviews are positive against 53% of The Tribune's.
Ajit ships an update every 5 weeks, The Tribune monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ajit | The Tribune |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (24 ratings) | 4.6 (682 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 32.8% of reviews | 53.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 24 | 682 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Monthly — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 89 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Rajeev Puri | Mediology Software Private Limited |
Customer experience
Ajit
The Tribune
Bugs and requests
Ajit
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
The Tribune
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes when zooming in
- Duplicate alerts and notifications
- Incompatibility with newer iOS versions
Requested features
5 requests- Dark mode option
- Improved app stability and performance
- Better ad management to enhance user experience
- Seamless background audio playback
- Simplified subscription and payment process
In-app purchases
Ajit
No in-app purchases
The Tribune
- 24 Mnthss$0.99
- 3 Months - All Editions$2.99
- Tribune Yearly Membership$2.99
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- Test Yearly Membership$2.99
- Digicase 21 dec$5.99
- Digicase Tribune India$5.99
- Yearly - All Editions$8.99
- 3 Months - All Editions$9.99
- Tribune Yearly Combo$9.99
- Holiday Sale$19.99
- Tribune Yearly Membership$24.99
- Yearly : All Editions$29.99
- 24 Months : All Editions$39.99
- Tribune Yearly Combo$43.00
- Holiday sale USD$79.99
Questions
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