Comparison

Times Now Network vs DDIndia

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

Head to head
About

Times Now Network

Access live TV, breaking news, and a wide range of video content from India's leading media conglomerate. Stay informed in multiple languages with articles, live blogs, and short videos across various categories.

Highlights
  • Live TV streaming
  • Breaking news updates
  • Short video content
  • Multilingual news (English, Hindi, Marathi)
  • Live blogs
  • Curated web stories
Features
Read full description

Introducing the groundbreaking "Times Now App," the official mobile application of India's largest media conglomerate, The Times Group. Immerse yourself in a diverse range of premium news brands like Times Now, ET Now, ET Now Swadesh, Zoom, Mirror Now, Gadget Times, Times Drive, and Times Foodie, all brought together under this cutting-edge app. Experience the pinnacle of news coverage with the highly acclaimed Times Now Navbharat and Times Now Marathi channels, ensuring you stay updated in your preferred language. Embrace the philosophy of "Now or Nothing" with the Times Now App, your gateway to the world of live, latest, and breaking news from India and around the globe. Download the app and unlock an unparalleled news experience, granting you unlimited access to a vast array of articles, live blogs, fresh videos, and exhilarating live TV streams. Dive into a wide range of popular categories, including politics, business, entertainment, sports, viral content, technology, food, recipes, and many more, all available at your fingertips. Discover the innovative "Live TV" feature embedded right within the Times Now App. Effortlessly watch and listen to the most recent news updates while simultaneously browsing through captivating articles and engaging live blogs. Times Now App's outstanding features: • Home: Immerse yourself in the latest and most riveting news from numerous channels, impeccably presented in various news listing formats, including articles, videos, and live blogs. Stay updated on all that is happening with the live news updates. • Live: Stay on the cutting edge with Live TV, Live Blogs, and Live streams from Youtube on breaking news by simply tapping on the "Live" tab. • Shorts: Engage with short videos by pressing the "Shorts" option on the bottom centre. Enjoy crisp short videos across genres with just a single tap. • Watch: The ultimate video experience across news apps is here. If you prefer watching news videos, we have a new revamped section. Continue your video journey with "Up Next" and "Autoplay" the next upcoming videos. Indulge in Web Stories, where we have curated news in the app packaged into a concise and visually rich experience. • Discover: Looking for something else? Find the latest Trending videos, news tags, and a detailed menu of all other news categories in the "Discover" section. The Times Now App goes above and beyond, offering an array of highly prominent and user-friendly features: • Multilingual Content: Immerse yourself in English news seamlessly translated into popular languages such as Hindi and Marathi. With the "Change Language" option conveniently located under the Discover menu on the bottom right (four squares), switch between English, Hindi, or Marathi with ease to tailor your news experience. • Discover more content easily by tags and topics in the Times Now news App. Find tags within and at the bottom of articles. Click to get news articles, videos, images, and live blogs. • Article Listing in card layout: Navigate through the latest news seamlessly with a simple glance over the top headlines on the home page itself. Discover trending news articles, Live news updates, Short videos, and Web Stories, as well as Live TV and Videos. • Share News: Unleash the power of captivating stories with the dedicated WhatsApp button, allowing you to share engaging videos, photos, and live TV with friends across various popular social media networks and platforms. With the Times Now App, you hold the world of news in the palm of your hand. Keep in mind that access to live TV channels may be restricted in certain countries due to geo-centric channel streaming limitations. Download the app now and elevate your news experience to unparalleled heights. Stay informed, stay connected, and embrace the "Now or Nothing" philosophy! *Please note that access to live TV channels may be restricted in certain countries due to geo-centric channel streaming limitations.

About

DDIndia

Access authentic news updates from India's international TV news channel. Dive into breaking stories, opinions, and podcasts. Your guide to understanding the world with genuine, updated content.

Highlights
  • Breaking news stories
  • Thought-provoking opinions
  • Captivating podcasts
  • Authentic updates
  • Trusted news source
Features
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Dive into breaking stories, thought-provoking opinions, and captivating podcasts – all with the new DD India App. Access authentic updates from India's renowned International TV News Channel, now available in form of app. We're more than news – we're your guide to understanding the world. No more searching for the reliable content as it's right here, genuine and updated. Download now to explore the trusted source of news conveniently through a tap! Short: DDIndia App is here! Access authentic updates from India's renowned International TV News Channel, just with a tap. Dive into breaking stories, thought-provoking opinions, and captivating podcasts. Download now and explore the news world in India's way!

Screenshots

Times Now Network4 screens
DDIndia4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Times Now Network at 4.3 against DDIndia's 3.7. Times Now Network also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (354 vs 3). DDIndia's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Times Now Network holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Times Now Network has 354 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of Times Now Network's written reviews are positive against 25% of DDIndia's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Times Now Network ships an update fortnightly, DDIndia every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Times Now Network versus DDIndia: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimes Now NetworkDDIndia
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (354 ratings) — better3.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews46.2% of reviews — better25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings354 — better3
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size115 MB42 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperTimes Global Broadcasing Company LimitedAll India Radio

Customer experience

Times Now Network

All ratings354 ratings
Positive81.9%
Neutral5.6%
Negative12.4%
Written reviews262 reviews
Positive46.2%
Neutral5.3%
Negative48.5%

DDIndia

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral16.7%
Negative58.3%

Bugs and requests

Times Now Network

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Live TV and audio not working
  • Frequent app crashes
  • Video playback issues
  • Incompatibility with newer devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Chromecast support
  • iPad app
  • Improved video and audio quality
  • Better UI and navigation

DDIndia

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Times Now Network

No in-app purchases

None

DDIndia

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Times Now Network free?
Times Now Network is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DDIndia free?
DDIndia is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Times Now Network or DDIndia?
Times Now Network is rated higher. Times Now Network averages 4.3 out of 5 from 354 ratings, while DDIndia averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.
Do Times Now Network or DDIndia have ads?
Neither Times Now Network nor DDIndia shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Times Now Network or DDIndia?
Times Now Network ships an update fortnightly, and DDIndia every 4 months. Most recently, Times Now Network was updated on November 6, 2026 and DDIndia on November 3, 2026.

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