Comparison

Arok vs Aus Treasure

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Arok

Access the latest news, reports, and multimedia content about Tibet from diverse sources. Stay informed about political, cultural, human rights, environmental, and historical issues with real-time updates and a user-friendly interface.

Highlights
  • Latest Tibetan news and videos
  • News from reputable sources
  • Powerful search functionality
  • Real-time updates
  • Bookmark and read later
  • Push notifications
  • User-friendly interface
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Arok brings news about Tibet and its diaspora together with a space to share, discuss, and connect. Discover stories from Tibetan and international publishers, follow the sources you care about, and join conversations with the community. From politics and human rights to culture, the environment, and everyday life, explore the stories shaping Tibet and Tibetan communities around the world. NEWS FROM MULTIPLE PERSPECTIVES Browse the latest coverage from different publishers. Explore related reports and see how multiple sources cover the same story. A FEED THAT LEARNS WHAT YOU READ For You brings together stories in English, Tibetan, and Chinese, shaped by the sources and topics you read most, while still mixing in fresh reporting from across Arok. Tap "Why this story?" to see why something was recommended, or choose "Show less like this" to tune your feed. Your reading history stays on your device. MAKE YOUR FEED YOUR OWN Discover publishers and follow your favorites. Browse news in English, Tibetan, and Chinese, and keep the sources that matter to you within reach. JOIN THE CONVERSATION Barkhor is Arok's community space. Share your thoughts, photos, videos, and links. Follow people, reply to posts, use hashtags to join a topic, and repost stories you want others to see. REACT YOUR WAY Say more than "like." Press and hold the heart to react with Love, Like, Haha, Wow, Sad, Angry, or Prayer, and see at a glance how the community is responding to each post. WATCH AND LISTEN Videos play as you scroll through Barkhor. Tap the speaker to hear them without leaving your feed, or open any video full screen and swipe through more. DISCUSS THE STORY Move from reading an article to discussing it. Share your perspective in a dedicated article conversation and explore what others have to say. COMMUNITY EVENTS Find gatherings, celebrations, and events in Tibetan communities near you, and share your own events with the community. FIND WHAT MATTERS Search news, people, and comments. Explore popular searches or look up a topic that interests you. SAVE AND SHARE Bookmark articles for later and share stories with friends, family, and your community. STAY CONNECTED Receive notifications for news updates and community activity, including replies, reactions, and follows, and choose whose activity notifies you. Arok was formerly known as Tibet Tribune. Today, it brings news discovery and community conversation together in one app. News articles and publisher content belong to their respective sources. Arok aggregates this coverage and links to the original publications. Community posts reflect the views of their authors. Read the story. Share your voice. Find your community.

About

Aus Treasure

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AusTreasure is a bilingual lifestyle app for people living in Sydney. It helps you find food, jobs, rentals, services, second-hand items, and local updates — all in one place. Features: • Food & Restaurants – Discover local restaurants, cafés, and takeaway options • Jobs & Services – Browse job listings, part-time work, and local services • Rentals & Housing – Explore rentals, share-houses, and short-term stays • Second-hand Marketplace – Buy and sell items locally • Local Updates – Stay informed with Sydney news and community posts • Bilingual Support – Full Chinese–English interface AusTreasure makes everyday life in Sydney simpler and more connected.

Screenshots

Arok4 screens
Aus Treasure4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Arok at weekly against Aus Treasure's every 4 months. Aus Treasure's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Arok ships an update weekly, Aus Treasure every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Arok versus Aus Treasure: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArokAus Treasure
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS26.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB75 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperGemphel Norsangximi media pty ltd

In-app purchases

None

Arok

No in-app purchases

None

Aus Treasure

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Arok free?
Arok is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Aus Treasure free?
Aus Treasure is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Arok or Aus Treasure have ads?
Neither Arok nor Aus Treasure shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Arok or Aus Treasure?
Arok ships an update weekly, and Aus Treasure every 4 months. Most recently, Arok was updated on October 28, 2026 and Aus Treasure on October 28, 2026.

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