Comparison

مونت كارلو الدولية vs Sahafa

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

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About

مونت كارلو الدولية

Access Arabic news and cultural programs from a Paris-based radio station broadcasting internationally. Listen live, catch up on podcasts, and read articles covering global events. Engage with content and share it across social networks.

Highlights
  • Live radio broadcasts
  • News articles
  • Podcasts
  • Cultural programs
  • Horoscopes
  • Social sharing
Features
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MCD is A French Arabic-speaking radio station broadcasting live from Paris in the countries of the Middle and Near East, Mauritania, Djibouti, and South Sudan on FM and AM from Cyprus. The radio station offers multiple news schedules and various cultural and entertainment programs, all of which rely on live broadcasting, interactivity and communication with listeners. Its journalists and correspondents around the world provide comprehensive coverage of international events to more than 8 million listeners every week. Monte Carlo Doualiya is free, secular, open to the world and appeals to all generations. You can listen to its shows and podcasts via its mobile app but also its website, cable, satellite and terrestrial in certain areas. - A radio station that gives voice to its listeners and speaks to all generations. - A different voice and a bridge between France and the Arab world. - A comprehensive program network that combines news, culture and entertainment. - A new online portal, mobile applications in Arabic in constant evolution. The app allows you to browse articles, podcasts, programs, horoscopes, listen to live broadcasts, and breaking news right from your device. You can also share these programs on social networks. We welcome your feedback and suggestions: contact us at https://mc-d.co/AppSupport

About

Sahafa

Access news from over 450 publishers across 18 Arab countries. Read articles sorted by topic and language, discover local news, and receive alerts for your favorite newspapers. Offers a free version with ads and an optional premium subscription for an enhanced experience.

Highlights
  • News from 18 Arab countries
  • Content sorted by topic
  • Multi-language support (Arabic, English, French)
  • Local news discovery
  • Push notifications for favorite newspapers
  • Searchable articles
  • Save articles for later
Features
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*** معظم الجرائد في تطبيق واحد *** 18 دولة :الأردن، الإمارات، البحرين، الجزائر، السعودية، السودان، العراق، الكويت، المغرب، اليمن، تونس، عُمان، فلسطين، قطر، لبنان، ليبيا، مصر، موريتانيا. المقالات الإخبارية المعروضة مرتبة في عدة فئات : محلية، دولية، مدن، إقتصاد، رياضة، علوم و تكنولوجيا، فن و ثقافة، فيديو الأخبار متاحة باللغات: العربية الفرنسية والانجليزية إكتشف آخر الأخبار المحلية بالقرب من موقعك الحالي توصل بتنبيهات آخر الأخبار بصحفك المفضلة ابحث في كل الأخبار *** التطبيق مجاني *** حمل هذا التطبيق الرائع مجانا و استمتع *** إشتراك ممتاز *** - حذف الإعلانات - لا حدود لعدد المقالات - الوصول المباشر لقارئ المقال ----- Explore the most important channels of news from Arab countries, by more than 450 publishers. *** ALL THE NEWS IN A SINGLE APP *** - 18 countries : Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Emirates, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Tunisia, Yemen. - Channels are sorted by topics : country, international, cities & regions, economy, sport, sciences & technologies, art & culture, videos. - 3 languages available : Arabic, English and French. - Discover local news near your location. - Latest news pushed for your favorite newspapers. - Search articles by keywords. - Save some posts to read them later. *** FREE APP *** Download this cool app for free. Enjoy. *** PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION *** - Remove advertising in the app - Remove limit on the number of posts - Direct access to website reader (when available) END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT : https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ PRIVACY POLICY : http://www.babdreams.com/privacy

Screenshots

مونت كارلو الدولية4 screens
Sahafa4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Sahafa at 4.5 against مونت كارلو الدولية's 3.9. Sahafa also leads on review sentiment (64% vs 37%) and ratings volume (340 vs 48). مونت كارلو الدولية's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 5 months). On price, ads 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. Sahafa sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. مونت كارلو الدولية asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sahafa holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sahafa has 340 ratings behind it against 48, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 37% of مونت كارلو الدولية's written reviews are positive against 64% of Sahafa's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

مونت كارلو الدولية ships an update every 6 weeks, Sahafa every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on August 15, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
مونت كارلو الدولية versus Sahafa: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterمونت كارلو الدوليةSahafa
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (48 ratings)4.5 (340 ratings) — better
Positive reviews36.7% of reviews63.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings48340 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 5 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB9 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperFrance Medias MondeStudio BabDreams

Customer experience

مونت كارلو الدولية

All ratings48 ratings
Positive64.6%
Neutral18.8%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive36.7%
Neutral30.0%
Negative33.3%

Sahafa

All ratings340 ratings
Positive87.4%
Neutral6.5%
Negative6.2%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive63.6%
Neutral9.1%
Negative27.3%

In-app purchases

None

مونت كارلو الدولية

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Sahafa

Subscriptions4
  • 1 month$0.991 Month
  • 3 months$1.993 Months
  • 6 months$3.996 Months
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  • 1 year$5.991 Year

Questions

Is مونت كارلو الدولية free?
مونت كارلو الدولية is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sahafa free?
Sahafa is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, مونت كارلو الدولية or Sahafa?
Sahafa is rated higher. مونت كارلو الدولية averages 3.9 out of 5 from 48 ratings, while Sahafa averages 4.5 from 340 ratings.
Do مونت كارلو الدولية or Sahafa have ads?
Both مونت كارلو الدولية and Sahafa show ads.
Which is updated more often, مونت كارلو الدولية or Sahafa?
مونت كارلو الدولية ships an update every 6 weeks, and Sahafa every 5 months. Most recently, مونت كارلو الدولية was updated on August 15, 2026 and Sahafa on September 19, 2026.

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