Astro AWANI vs Sarwa
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Astro AWANI
Access breaking local and international news, in-depth analyses, and exclusive interviews. Stay informed with live TV, real-time notifications, trending topics, and curated podcasts. Enjoy unlimited video content and save articles for later.
- Live TV streaming
- Breaking news notifications
- Trending topics feed
- Solat times and Qiblat direction
- Curated podcasts
- Unlimited video content
- Save and share articles
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Malaysia’s Most Trusted News Source* – Astro AWANI Stay ahead with Astro AWANI – we bring you the latest news and stories, both local and international as it breaks. Gain FREE access to a plethora of offering from us be it live coverage, in-depth analyses, facts and exclusive interviews. Encompassing Top Headlines, World News, Business, Sports, Entertainment, Technology, Travel, Lifestyle and pressing issues that matter - reported by our award-winning journalists. Highlights: • LIVE TV: Never miss the latest coverage wherever you are as it breaks via our live streaming function. Watch it all here on-the-go including our linear channel offering. • NOTIFICATIONS: Be the first to know. We will notify you as the news breaks! • TRENDING NOW: Be in the know and aligned on the latest trending topics, popular stories and hot issues sorted in real time. • INFO SOLAT: Customisable notifications for Solat times throughout the day and reference for the Qiblat direction • PODCAST: Missed it on TV? Stay updated via audio on the top stories, discussions, press conferences and signature programmes curated specially for you on the move. • UNLIMITED VIDEOS: Catching up on videos has never been this smooth. Watch it all for FREE without limit. • SAVE & SHARE: Come back to read your chosen article at your leisure and share it with your close ones easily. Get updated with the latest news, facts and stories with Astro AWANI today. Download the App for FREE today. *Source: Reuters’ Digital News Report 2018, 2019
Sarwa
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Sarwa merupakan sebuah aplikasi ringkas yang menawarkan kemudahan untuk pengguna mengikuti pelbagai berita dan artikel terbaru berkaitan teknologi, gajet, kewangan dan juga gaya hidup muslim. Semua kandungan ditawarkan dalam bahasa Malaysia, dan dipastikan sumber penerbitnya terlebih dahulu. Pengguna bukan sahaja boleh mengikuti perkembangan semasa melaluinya, tetapi pada masa yang sama turut boleh menyimpan sesuatu artikel untuk rujukan masa akan datang. Sarwa ditawarkan secara percuma untuk iOS. Penerbitan yang disertakan melalui Sarwa pada hari ini adalah: Amanz - tech Aksiz - gaming Rnggt - kewangan Sukanz - sukan
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Sarwa at every 3 weeks against Astro AWANI's every 2 months. Sarwa also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). 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.
Astro AWANI ships an update every 2 months, Sarwa every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Astro AWANI | Sarwa |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (27 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 65.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 27 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 76 MB | 52 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | MEASAT Broadcast Network Systems Sdn. Bhd. | Amanz Media Sdn Bhd |
In-app purchases
Astro AWANI
No in-app purchases
Sarwa
No in-app purchases
