MSN vs Ubani
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MSN
Stay informed, productive, and entertained with a personalized feed of news, weather, stock updates, and short videos. Access quality content from trusted publishers and track your favorite stocks with real-time market data.
- Tailored content feed
- Real-time weather forecasts
- Financial news and stock tracking
- Personalized video feed
- Content from trusted publishers
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The MSN app keeps you informed, productive, and entertained with tailored content, real-time weather, stock tracking, short videos and more. Key features Your tailored feed, with you on the go. Quality content from thousands of trusted publishers. Weather report Get hourly and 10-day forecasts, air quality, UV index and more. Financial news hub See the latest on the market, trends and your favorite stocks. Your personalized video feed Scroll short clips of the latest news, trending stories and viral moments.
Ubani
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Ubani: Your Community, Connected About Ubani: Ubani is a dynamic neighbourhood app designed to bring communities closer. Our mission is to foster vibrant, connected, and thriving neighbourhoods where residents engage, support, and uplift one another. With Ubani, you can: Stay Informed: Get personalised news feeds with local news, events, and announcements. Connect and Communicate: Use in-app messaging and group chats to build relationships and collaborate with neighbours. Explore Your Neighbourhood: Discover local businesses and services with an interactive neighbourhood map. Engage Locally: Buy, sell, or trade in the local marketplace, promoting community commerce. Participate and Plan: View and add events to the community calendar, encouraging local involvement. Stay Safe: Receive real-time emergency alerts for neighborhood safety. Give Back: Find volunteer and donation opportunities to support local causes. Secure Your Community: Utilise neighbourhood watch tools to maintain safety and collaborate with law enforcement. Join Interest Groups: Connect with neighbours sharing similar interests or hobbies. Support Local Businesses: Access a comprehensive directory of local services with reviews from neighbours. Stay Updated: Get accurate information on neighbourhood developments from local public services. Enjoy Rewards: Participate in gamification for engaging community experiences. Voice Your Opinion: Take part in neighbourhood polls and surveys. Meet and Connect: Organize offline events and meetups to strengthen community bonds. Accessibility for All: Ensure inclusivity with features like text-to-speech and adjustable font sizes. Our Values: Community First: Building a platform where neighbours can rely on each other. Safety and Security: Ensuring neighbourhood safety and well-being. Local Empowerment: Supporting local businesses and initiatives. Inclusivity and Accessibility: Making Ubani accessible to everyone. Innovation: Continuously improving and evolving based on user feedback. Privacy and Trust: Prioritising user privacy and data security. Ubani's Unique Offerings: Real-Time Neighbourhood Insights: Stay up-to-date with what's happening around you. Effective Communication Tools: Instant alerts and notifications for critical updates. Community Support Network: Build a supportive and caring neighbourhood. Local Commerce Platform: Engage with and support your local economy. User-Centric Design: An app built with your needs in mind. Join Ubani today and be part of a community that cares, shares, and grows together. We're more than just an app; we're your neighbourhood's heartbeat.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ubani at none against MSN's 1. Ubani also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). MSN's advantage is chart position (#99 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. MSN sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $20.00 per month. Ubani asks for nothing beyond the download.
MSN ships an update every 2 weeks, Ubani every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MSN | Ubani |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (124K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 38.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 124K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Best chart rank | #99 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 260 MB | 93 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Microsoft Corporation | Ubani LTD |
Bugs and requests
MSN
Reported bugs
5 issues- Inability to comment on articles
- Inconsistent behavior when clicking back button
- News articles not loading properly
- Personalization settings not saving
- Compatibility issues on older devices
Requested features
5 requests- Customizable news feed and interests
- Offline reading mode
- Dark mode option
- Improved article sharing capabilities
- Better integration with other Microsoft services
Ubani
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
MSN
- Microsoft Copilot Pro$20.001 Month
Ubani
No in-app purchases






