Punch News
Punch News is made and published by Punch Newspaper. AppBrain is an independent app data site and isn't affiliated with Punch Newspaper. The app name, icon, screenshots and description belong to Punch Newspaper and are shown as published on Google Play.
AppBrain's verdict
EstablishedWell rated- Rating on Google Play
- 4.14
- 2,630 ratings
- Installs
- 480 thousand
- Last updated
- July 27, 2025
- Ads
- Contains ads
- Size
- 4.68 MB
Punch News has 480 thousand installs. Users rate it well: 4.1 stars from 2,630 ratings.
User feedback
Ratings and reviews on Google PlayComments on Punch News for Android
Google Play Rating history and histogram
Store listing
By Punch Newspaper, from Google Play“Official Punch News App”
Description by Punch Newspaper Written by the developer, not by AppBrain. Click to read.
The overhauled mobile app lets you follow the news, with its unique notification settings. It is highly customisable, giving you the freedom to make it truly yours. It is ultra light and friendly with device memory.
The official app of the most widely read newspaper in Nigeria allows you to be social with your favorite News items, Opinion pieces, videos, photos, feature stories and many more.
The fully integrated social media platforms ensure that you are not just a news reader but an active participant in the conversation. It also provides you the opportunity to submit your scoops, stories, and videos.
We appreciate your feedback and comments in a bid to make your experience most rewarding. Contact us on mobile@punchng.com
Safety and technology
Found in the app by AppBrain- Ads
- Contains ads
- Price
- Free
- Libraries
- 17
- App size
- 4.68 MB
- Needs Android
- 5.0+
- Content rating
- Everyone
Technologies used by Punch News
Releases
Updates seen on Google Play- Version
- 1.9.0
- Launched
- September 2017
- Jul 27, 2025UpdateVersion 1.9.0
- Jul 12, 2025UpdateVersion 1.8.9
- Jun 20, 2025UpdateVersion 1.8.8
- Jun 20, 2021UpdateVersion 1.4.4
- May 5, 2021UpdateVersion 1.4.1
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Installs
Tracked by AppBrain- Last 30 days
- 550
- Per day
- 18
- 30-day average
- Play install range
- 100+ thousand
- Launched
- September 2017
Installs over time
Punch News has been installed 480 thousand times. Over the past 30 days, it averaged 18 installs per day.
Rankings
Google Play top chartsGoogle Play Rankings for Punch News
About the app and developer
About Punch News
Punch News is a news & magazines app developed by Punch Newspaper.
Install Statistics
Punch News has been installed 480 thousand times. In the last 30 days, the app was installed 550 times.
User Ratings
Punch News is rated 4.14 out of 5 stars. The rating is based on 2.6 thousand ratings.
App Information
Punch News is freely available from Google Play. The app size is 4.68 MB. The latest version available is 1.9.0. The last update was on July 27, 2025.
Technical Requirements
Punch News requires Android 5.0+ or higher. The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on Google Play since September 2017.
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Frequently asked questions about Punch News
Is Punch News free?
Yes. Punch News is free on Google Play.
Is Punch News still available?
Yes. Punch News is on Google Play, and the last update we saw was on July 27, 2025.
Does Punch News contain ads?
Yes. Google Play lists Punch News as containing ads.
What Android version does Punch News require?
Punch News runs on Android 5.0 and higher.
How large is Punch News?
Punch News is 4.68 MB.
Is Punch News suitable for children?
Google Play rates the content of Punch News as suitable for everyone.
How many times has Punch News been installed?
Google Play lists 100,000+ installs for Punch News.
How do people rate Punch News?
Punch News scores 4.14 out of 5 stars, from 2,630 ratings on Google Play.
Who made Punch News?
Punch News was developed by Punch Newspaper. It is listed in the news & magazines category on Google Play.
What are the best alternatives to Punch News?
People looking at Punch News also look at these news & magazines apps: Nigeria News, DeepNews - Trustworthy News, Nigeria Breaking News, All Nigerian Newspapers, News, Nigeria News.
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