MEAIndia vs Ulaa Browser
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MEAIndia
This app serves as a central hub for information on citizen-centric services and outreach activities from the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India. It offers a user-friendly, intuitive, and interactive experience with smart visuals.
- Citizen-centric services information
- Outreach activities updates
- Single window information source
- User-oriented interface
- Intuitive and interactive design
- Smart visuals and graphics
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The official mobile app of the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, provides users with the latest information about the Ministry along with day-to-day updates through official media releases. The app is designed to deliver all recent updates on the home screen, while also allowing users to customize the experience based on their preferences.
Ulaa Browser
This browser prioritizes your privacy and security with features like an adblocker and incognito mode. It offers multiple browsing modes to manage work and personal life separately, and encrypted sync across devices for seamless data access.
- Private and secure browsing
- Adblocker to block trackers
- Multiple browsing modes (Work, Personal, etc.)
- Encrypted sync across devices
- Incognito browsing
- Password and history protection
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Ulaa is built to make your web experience faster, safer, private, and more secure. We have a Zero-Tolerance policy towards shady back door entries for advertisers and our commitment to data protection and transparency steers us to be a responsible browser. We give complete control to you and let you decide the best that suits your needs. With Sync, you can keep all your data handy and access anything from anywhere across your devices. You can pick up where you left off by enabling the sync feature powered by Zoho Account. We protect your online identity with Adblocker, incognito browsing, and much more. With Ulaa you can keep all your passwords and browsing history safe. Managing work and life is never easier. For the multiple roles you play in your life, we have multiple modes that cut through the clutter and help you to stay organized. Highlights Private, Secure, and Fast browsing - Ulaa believes that your business is none of our business. You should have the power to decide what to do with your data. Adblocker - Ulaa ensures that no ads should follow you. The adblocker will block unwanted trackers from collecting your data and prevents them from profiling you. Different Modes, One Device - Work-life balance is not a paper term for us. We created multiple modes to make sure that you have a life outside work. You can switch between Work, Personal, Developer, and Open Season with a simple click. Encrypted Sync - End-to-end encryption scrambles all your synced data (passwords, bookmarks, history, and the like) and makes it unreadable even before it leaves your device. Neither Ulaa nor the server or any other person can read your data without the passphrase. Contact - Still want more information? want to know how Ulaa works? Get in touch with us at support@ulaabrowser.com.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Ulaa Browser at 4.9 against MEAIndia's 3.0. Ulaa Browser also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (343 vs 2). MEAIndia's advantage is review sentiment (95% vs 84%) and iOS requirement (15 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
Ulaa Browser holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ulaa Browser has 343 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 95% of MEAIndia's written reviews are positive against 84% of Ulaa Browser's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
MEAIndia ships an update every 5 months, Ulaa Browser every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on August 16, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MEAIndia | Ulaa Browser |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) | 4.9 (343 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 94.8% of reviews — better | 84.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 343 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 59 MB | 165 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India | Zoho Corporation |
Customer experience
MEAIndia
Ulaa Browser
User reviews
MEAIndia
From 2 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Informative and useful
- 👍 Great initiative by government
- 👍 Well-written and designed
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Good for NRIs
Room to improve
- 🐛 Application not working
- 🐛 Nothing opens
- 🐛 Confusing to use
- 🐛 App does not work properly
- 🐛 Can't download
Ulaa Browser
From 343 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fast and lightweight performance
- 🔒 Strong privacy and security features
- 🛡️ Effective ad-blocking capabilities
- 👍 Clean and simple user interface
- 💡 Multiple browsing modes available
Room to improve
- 🐛 App crashes on latest iOS versions
- 🐛 Browser rendering glitches during scrolling
- 🎨 UI feels outdated and needs visual refresh
- ❌ Ad-blocker doesn't block all ads (80% effectiveness)
- ❌ Lacks customization options
Bugs and requests
MEAIndia
Reported bugs
4 issues- Application not working
- Nothing opens
- App does not work properly
- Can't download
Requested features
7 requests- Add MEA telephone directory
- Allow Indians to register at embassies abroad
- Update app when iOS is updated
- Make apps for other departments
- Add passport portal for scheduling appointments
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- Add more features and keep it current
- More information to be added
Ulaa Browser
Reported bugs
10 issues- App crashes after latest updates
- Browser won't open on iPhone 12 and iPhone 15
- White flash/visual glitches during page scrolling
- Night mode not working properly
- App becomes choppy and non-responsive
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- Pull-down refresh doesn't work on many sites
- Payment gateway redirects blocked (IRCTC issue)
- Desktop version won't update
- App crashes when logging in with account
- Some sites show 'This site can't be reached' error
Requested features
15 requests- Page translation feature (like Chrome)
- Developer tools and userscript support
- Desktop site toggle for all websites
- Swipe to close tabs functionality
- Dark mode toggle option
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- Customizable home page and URL bar positioning
- Adjustable ad-block filters
- Workspace/tab group organization
- Integration with Zoho Vault for password management
- Apple Keychain integration
- Personalized news feed on home screen
- Reload button easily accessible (not under menu)
- Custom search engine support
- Zoho apps integration
- Rebranding to 'Zoho Browser' for better recognition
In-app purchases
MEAIndia
No in-app purchases
Ulaa Browser
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is MEAIndia free?
Is Ulaa Browser free?
Which has better reviews, MEAIndia or Ulaa Browser?
Do MEAIndia or Ulaa Browser have ads?
Which is updated more often, MEAIndia or Ulaa Browser?
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