AAePaper for iPhone vs Kolkata 24x7
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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 Age’s 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.
Kolkata 24x7
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Kolkata 24x7: Your Pocket City of Joy, Always Buzzing with News Stay up-to-date with the vibrant pulse of Kolkata, anytime and anywhere, with the Kolkata 24x7 news application. This dynamic app delivers the latest headlines, breaking news, and in-depth reporting straight to your fingertips, keeping you connected to the City of Joy even when you're on the go.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: AAePaper for iPhone at none against Kolkata 24x7's shown. AAePaper for iPhone also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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.
AAePaper for iPhone ships an update every 2 months, Kolkata 24x7 every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AAePaper for iPhone | Kolkata 24x7 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 108 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Deccan Chronicle Holdings Limited | Mediology Software Private Limited |
In-app purchases
AAePaper for iPhone
No in-app purchases
Kolkata 24x7
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is AAePaper for iPhone free?
Is Kolkata 24x7 free?
Do AAePaper for iPhone or Kolkata 24x7 have ads?
Which is updated more often, AAePaper for iPhone or Kolkata 24x7?
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