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Android Apps > News & Magazines > Punch News
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Punch News

by Punch Newspaper · News & Magazines · Free
On Google Play since September 2017 · Data updated 2026-11-08

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.

Official page on Google Play

User feedback

Ratings and reviews on Google Play

Comments on Punch News for Android

★★★★★ Chris. Kehinde Akinlose · Dec 13, 2025
PUNCH HAS ALWAYS BEING ONE OF THE BEST NEWSPAPER IN NIGERIA AD INDIUM!!!!!!!!!!
★★★★★ oyetunji oyewale · Jul 28, 2021
This app is rated five stars because of the accessibility improvements in the news app. I can decide to read with my physical keyboard or do my gesture navigation. Well done!
★★★★★ Wesley Nwantu · Jun 22, 2021
This is my go-to site for local news on Nigeria and the world. There is some improvement in the last update but lacks option for font adjustments. I like the last update because of the option to adjust font size. Good job.
★★★★☆ Alabi Kayode · Jun 21, 2026
Please the application is not updating again. Requested for update, when press to update it will not work, and it doesn't load new news. Please check the application issue. Thanks. The application is not working again why?
★★★★☆ Patrick Obeto · Aug 7, 2021
After reading a story, there's need for related links to be shown for one to see something similar or related
★☆☆☆☆ Enoch Adelakun · Nov 14, 2025
The app consumes a lot of data and also causes overheating and a general slow-down of my phone's performance after using it for some minutes. Please fix this issue because I have a high regard for Punch News. Thank you.
★☆☆☆☆ Taiwo Obisanya · Jun 21, 2026
I haven't been enjoying this app for the past few years. The news doesn't upload more news after 10 to 15 news. It has not loaded for the past 4 days now. They should work on the app
★☆☆☆☆ Andy Ingbian · Oct 20, 2025
It takes a long time to open news headlines. Sometimes the headlines don't open
★☆☆☆☆ Yetunde Ayaba liberty · Jun 28, 2025
Valhalla Valhalla Valhalla since July this App has developed frustrating problem. U can't unsaved even after installing and reinstall. So Punch maintenance are too weak to resolve since July. PATHETIC 😔

Google Play Rating history and histogram

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Store listing

By Punch Newspaper, from Google Play

“Official Punch News App”

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Screenshots by Punch Newspaper, from the Google Play listing
Description by Punch Newspaper Written by the developer, not by AppBrain. Click to read.
Welcome to the new PUNCH mobile app. We are happy you are here. The new PUNCH Mobile app puts at your fingertips, Breaking News, Personalised News, Politics, Entertainment, Business, Special Features, and many more.

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
Official page on Google Play

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

30 permissions · 17 libraries
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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 charts

Google Play Rankings for Punch News

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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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Developer information for Punch Newspaper

Punch Newspaper

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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?

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