# Samaa News App

> Latest news, features & videos

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id556536573](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id556536573)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id556536573`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Samaa TV
- **Category:** News
- **Rating:** 3.40 / 5 (16 ratings)
- **Version:** 5.1.3
- **Last updated:** 2026-04-22
- **First published:** 2012-09-05
- **Size:** 32 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-16
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/samaa-news-app/id556536573)
- **Website:** [https://www.samaa.tv/advertise](https://www.samaa.tv/advertise)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.samaaenglish.tv/about-us/](https://www.samaaenglish.tv/about-us/)

## Description

Samaa News brings you the latest news, breaking updates, and in-depth analysis from Pakistan and across the globe.

Watch live TV, catch up on top headlines, and explore trending stories in politics, sports, entertainment, and more. Stay connected with real-time alerts and exclusive programs hosted by Pakistan’s most trusted journalists.

## Rankings

- #309,680 — Overall
- #55 — features

## Review summary

Users praise Samaa News App for live TV streaming, a broad lineup of shows and latest news, worldwide access, and handy news notifications. However, repeated issues dominate reviews: live video often fails to load or crashes, audio/video streaming is unreliable, and buffering is common. The app also suffers from slow performance, heavy ads, and a poorly designed UI with readability and navigation problems. Maintenance seems inconsistent, with reports of outdated content. Overall, the app needs robust fixes to live streaming, performance, and UX.

### Pros

- Live TV streaming and live news availability (watching live is possible).
- Broad content lineup including shows and latest news.
- Worldwide accessibility – you can watch from anywhere.
- News notification system keeps you updated.

### Cons

- Live video/audio frequently not working or crashes (black screen, no sound).
- App performance issues: buffering, slow loading, crashes; unreliable streaming.
- Excessive ads degrade the user experience.
- Unfriendly UI with readability and navigation problems (small thumbnails, hard-to-read font, large buttons).
- Content sections not reliably loading/maintained; updates appear delayed or missing.

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