Samachar Plus OTT vs Need24 News
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Samachar Plus OTT
Access real-time news reels, live TV broadcasts, and verified reporting from across India. Stay informed about national and local events in your preferred language.
- Real-time news reels
- High-fidelity live TV
- Verified reporting
- Regional news updates
- Multi-language support
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Samachar Plus OTT is India's premier regional news destination. Experience the pulse of your state with real-time news reels, high-fidelity live TV, and verified reporting directly from the ground. Whether it's the national stage or your local district, Samachar Plus brings you the news that matters, in the language you speak. Join our exclusive community for early access to the next generation of digital journalism.
Need24 News
Get local news in short video and reel formats, browse a digital newspaper, and connect with your community. Buy and sell items in a local online marketplace. Become a reporter and share news from your city.
- Local news feed in short videos/reels
- Local online marketplace for buying/selling
- Digital e-newspaper with national/state editions
- Community forum for local discussions
- Support for 11 languages
- Become a local reporter with a digital ID
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Need24 News — Har Khabar, Har Shahar. Apne shahar aur rajya ki taaza khabrein chhote videos aur reels ke roop me dekhein — ek hi jagah, aasan aur tez. MUKHYA FEATURES: • Local News Feed — Har taaza khabar short video/reel me. Upar-neeche swipe karke ek ke baad ek khabar dekhein. • Local Ads — Apne ilaake ka online bazaar. Purana ya naya saaman (mobile, gaadi, furniture, zameen-makan) becho aur kharido — bilkul free. • e-Newspaper — Roz ka poora digital akhbar. Rashtriya aur apne rajya ka sanskaran, download bhi kar sakte hain. • Community — Apne shahar aur rajya ke logon se judein aur charcha karein. • 11 Bhashaayein — Hindi, English, Gujarati, Marathi, Punjabi, Bangla, Tamil aur bahut kuch. App install karte hi apni bhasha chunein — poora app usi bhasha me. REPORTER BANEIN: Need24 ke saath apne shahar ke reporter banein. Khabrein daalein, apna digital Press ID card banayein aur apne kaam ki pehchaan payein. Reporter registration bilkul free hai. Need24 News — har khabar, har shahar tak.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Need24 News at every 4 days against Samachar Plus OTT's every 9 days. 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.
Samachar Plus OTT ships an update every 9 days, Need24 News every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Samachar Plus OTT | Need24 News |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 52 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Daksh Kumar | Mukesh Giri |
In-app purchases
Samachar Plus OTT
No in-app purchases
Need24 News
No in-app purchases
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