PublicNext vs Just Kannada
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PublicNext
Stay informed about local events, news, and job opportunities in your city. Connect with your community, share opinions, and access important information like weather and prices. Covers multiple cities in Karnataka with content in Kannada.
- Local news and updates
- Job and classified listings
- Community networking and discussion
- Real-time event notifications
- Short video and text content
- Citizen opinion sharing
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PublicNext is an app for your city and we bring Kannada news, jobs, and classifieds, and enable you to connect with the people in your locality. Events or Power cuts or water shortages, IPL or Cricket Matches Film star visits, Farmer's stories or Religious events everything happening in your city would now reach you on your smartphone. PublicNext will notify you of Breaking news and updates from your locality Weather, horoscope, helpline numbers, fuel, and mandi prices Biggest robbery or accidents in your area Jobs and vacancies available in your city Information like water shortages, power cuts, and traffic jams Health checkups and vaccination centers in your city Festivals, Melas, and Religious and Sporting Events in your area Features - Watch authentic content Watch all the latest updates of your city through short videos and texts Get instant updates on your city Citizens can record and share their opinion on the latest happenings Build community and express, discuss and dissent on the happenings Covers Hubli, Dharwad, Udupi, Mangalore, and Bangalore video and text news in Kannada. Udupi District - Kundapura, Brahmavara, Udupi, Byndoor, Karkala, Kaup, Kolluru Dakshina Kannada District - Mangalore, Puttur, Bhantwala, Sulya, Dharmasthala, Mulki Dharwada District - Hubli, Dharwada, Kundgol, Annigegri, Alnavara, Kalghatagi, Navalgunda Bangalore - Malleswaram, Vijayanagara, Rajajinagara, Jayanagara, JP Nagara, Basavanagudi, RR Nagara, Yashwantapura, Mejestic, Peenya, Nelamangala, Koramngala, Indiranagara, Anekal, Yelahanka, Devanahalli, Airport Download the PublicNext app and get connected to your city!
Just Kannada
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Just Kannada news application have become an essential source of information for people in Karnataka and Kannadigas worldwide. These apps provide instant access to the latest news, breaking updates, and in-depth coverage of local, national, and international events, all in the comfort of your own device.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: PublicNext at none against Just Kannada's shown. PublicNext also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). 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.
PublicNext ships an update every 6 weeks, Just Kannada every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.
| Parameter | PublicNext | Just Kannada |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 72 MB | 108 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ElectReps Private Limited | Mediology Software Private Limited |
In-app purchases
PublicNext
No in-app purchases
Just Kannada
No in-app purchases
Questions
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