CommuTree vs Inshorts
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CommuTree
Connect with your community through family trees, news, and social networking. Discover and join various community groups for shared interests and connections.
- Community family trees
- Community news feed
- Community social networking
- Matrimony listings
- Extensive list of community groups
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Community Family Tree , Community News, Community Matrimony, Community Social Networking List of Communities: - Bhanushali - Dandhavya Audichya Brahman - Dasa Sorathia Vanik - Depala Samaj - Ghoghari Visa Shrimali - Girnara Soni - Gugli Brahman - Halai Lohana - Kapol Samaj - Kantha Sattavis Visa Shrimali Jain - Kutchi Dasa Oswal - Kutchi Kadva Patel - Kutchi Lohana - Kutchi Gurjar Jain - Kutchi Visa Oswal - Lunawada Nagar Brahman - Mahukatha Visa Shrimali Jain - Maheshwari Samaj - Halari Visa Oswal - Parajiya Soni - Patan Jain - Saryuparin Brahmin Samaj - Sathwara Patel - Saurashtra Leva Patel - Rajasthani Maid Kshatriya Sunar - Parsi - Sattavis Ekda Jain - Trikamji Bhagwan Darji - Trivedi Mewada Brahman Barishi - Uneval Brahman - Vagad Leva Patel - Vagad Sat Chovisi - Vagad Visa Oswal - Vagad Be Chovisi - Vishwakarma Gurjar Suthar - Vishwakarma Mewada Suthar - 108 Gol Visa Shrimali Jain - Betalis Dasa Hummad Digambar Jain - Dasa Shrimali Digambar Jain - Disa Jain - Ghoghari Dasa Shrimali Jain - Godwal Oswal Jain - Harsol Sattavis Visa Shrimali Jain - Khambhat Jain - Machhukatha Dasa Shrimali Jain - Mangrol Jain - Marwadi Dasa Oswal Jain - Marwadi Visa Oswal Jain - Marwadi Visa Porwal Jain - Nrusinhpura Digambar Jain - Palanpur Jain - Saurashtra Dasa Shrimali Jain - Sorath Visa Shrimali Jain - Vijapur Sattavis Visa Shrimali Jain - Zalawadi Murtipujak Jain - Zalawadi Sthanakwasi Jain - Khadayata - Sindhi
Inshorts
Stay informed with concise news summaries, each 60 words or less. Get factual updates on national and international events, finance, sports, and more, all presented without opinions or clutter. Easily browse personalized feeds, follow unfolding stories, and access full articles with a tap.
- 60-word news summaries
- Personalized news feed
- Finance and stock market updates
- Chronological story timelines
- Video news shorts
- Offline reading
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Inshorts is India’s highest-rated news app that brings you the latest and best stories from national and international sources, all summarized in just 60 words or less. Stay informed without the clutter: no opinions, no extra noise, only facts that matter. Whether it’s government policies, stock market updates, or the latest Bollywood gossip, Inshorts keeps you updated in seconds. Now available in English and Hindi. Now browse multiple features with ease. My Feed Short, crisp, and personalized news updates. Browse bite-sized 60-word news summaries for quick updates Tap anytime to read the original full story Get a feed of stories, videos and updates tailored to your interests Finance Feed Get latest Finance and Business news See live stock prices as you read news Track the latest market insights, top gainers/losers, and company updates Build your own watchlist for personalized tracking Daily Ritual Get a curated set of the most important stories every day, all in one place Build and track your daily news-reading habit with a simple, consistent routine Timelines Follow major news stories as they unfold, step by step Get the full context with all updates on a topic in one chronological view News Categories Explore a wide variety: India, politics, entertainment, business, technology, startups, world, sports, lifestyle, and more Always get the best from multiple trusted sources Insights Quick explainers that add background and relevance to big stories Simplify complex topics into bite-sized easy to read insights Live Cricket Updates and Scores Follow the latest match scores, highlights, and news Instant cricket coverage alongside your daily news Video Shorts Watch video news updates on trending topics A visual-first way to stay informed on the go Bookmark and Share Save stories to read later Share instantly on WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Reddit, Email, and more Read Offline Access saved stories anytime — even without internet Inshorts is the fastest way to stay updated with current affairs, and is also the perfect companion for preparing for competitive exams like UPSC, CAT, XAT, and government job exams. Loved by millions: Google: Best Apps of 2015 Times of India: “Made for India to simplify your life” Buzzfeed: “Makes Indian student’s life easier” Read in short, save your time, and never miss what’s happening around you. Download Inshorts today and reinvent the way you read news. Inshorts requires the following permissions. Your privacy is critical for us and the app never uses photos, videos and other media files, makes calls, sends messages or saves and/or distributes device information. Photos/Media Files: The app needs access to the device's storage to save the representational images, so that you have a good experience even without internet connectivity. This is also needed to send the image along with the text when you share a short. Device Information: The app needs the Device ID to identify and solve technical issues. Support: contact@inshorts.com Terms of Use: https://inshorts.com/tnc About Facebook Ads: https://m.facebook.com/ads/ad_choices
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Inshorts at 64% against CommuTree's 17%. Inshorts also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.1) and ratings volume (3K vs 18). CommuTree's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Inshorts holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Inshorts has 3K ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of CommuTree's written reviews are positive against 64% of Inshorts's.
CommuTree ships an update every 3 weeks, Inshorts every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CommuTree | Inshorts |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.1 (18 ratings) | 4.5 (3K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 17.2% of reviews | 64.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 18 | 3K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 142 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CommuTree | Inshorts Pte. Ltd. |
Customer experience
CommuTree
Inshorts
Bugs and requests
CommuTree
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Inshorts
Reported bugs
5 issues- Notification taps opening wrong news stories
- Insights section not loading properly
- Frequent app crashes on iOS devices
- News feed not refreshing correctly
- Personalization settings not working as expected
Requested features
5 requests- Customizable news feed and notification preferences
- Option to view news in chronological order
- Improved search and filtering capabilities
- Offline reading mode
- Separate tabs for different news categories
In-app purchases
CommuTree
No in-app purchases
Inshorts
No in-app purchases
Questions
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