AAePaper for iPhone vs Sarkarnama
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
AAePaper for iPhone
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The Asian Age is the only Indian newspaper with an international edition (London). The paper has a perfect blend of in-depth national and international news, features and analysis. The Asian Ageโs ePaper iPhone App provides you an opportunity to avail the complete newspaper -- latest news from across India, business stories, entertainment and lifestyle, and comment from a long list of experts, from Shobhaa De to Shashi Tharooor. This app brings the newspaper and its content to readers for free.
Sarkarnama
This official news app delivers in-depth political analysis and contemporary political scenarios for readers in Maharashtra. It features content from a pool of experts, making it a trusted source for political developments.
- In-depth political analysis
- Contemporary political scenarios
- Content from Maharashtra experts
- Authentic political news source
- Society-oriented political leadership insights
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This is the official app of Sarkarnama, digital daily serving avid political news readers of Maharashtra. Sarkarnama helps readers to understand contemporary political scenarios through its quality content, in-depth analysis and huge pool of experts spread across Maharashtra. The website has strong engagement with the users through social media platforms as well. Sarkarnama has become the first choice of political leaders ranging from Member of Parliament to Grampanchayat member in short-term, to know more about political developments. Sarkarnama has become the most authentic political news source for the digital media users. Sarkarnama believes that political leadership should be society-oriented and leaders should listen to the pulse of society and not only the voter-base. This digital platform looks forward to position itself as a friend, guide and philosopher of politicians who will work for the betterment of society.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: AAePaper for iPhone at none against Sarkarnama's shown. AAePaper for iPhone also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
AAePaper for iPhone ships an update every 2 months, Sarkarnama every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and August 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AAePaper for iPhone | Sarkarnama |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | โ | 100.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months โ better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No โ better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | โ | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 โ better | 15.1 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 57 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Deccan Chronicle Holdings Limited | Sakal Media Group |
In-app purchases
AAePaper for iPhone
No in-app purchases
Sarkarnama
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is AAePaper for iPhone free?
Is Sarkarnama free?
Do AAePaper for iPhone or Sarkarnama have ads?
Which is updated more often, AAePaper for iPhone or Sarkarnama?
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