Manorama Online is a news app for people who want news on their Android phone. It gives Malayalam and English news from Kerala, India, and around the world. The app also has district news, sports, business, politics, technology, lifestyle, entertainment, and other sections.
The app is useful when you want to check news without opening a browser. It gives breaking alerts, cricket scores, election updates, photos, videos, and podcasts.
Storage, Internet, and Battery
Google Play does not show one fixed download size for this app because app size can vary by device. The app needs internet access for fresh news, photos, videos, alerts, and live updates. Saved stories can be read offline. Battery drain was not a major issue in my test.
Hands-On Performance
I tested Manorama Online on an Android phone. The app opened normally and the menus responded well. Moving between news sections felt quick, with no major lag during my test.
I did not notice unusual heating while reading news. I also did not see major visual glitches or sudden crashes. Results can change with phone model, network speed, and video use.
Main Tools Built Into the App
- Malayalam and English news: You can choose the language you want for news and alerts. This is useful for people who read Malayalam or English.
- News sections and local stories: The app covers Kerala, India, world news, business, politics, technology, lifestyle, and more. It also provides district-wise stories and Pravasi news.
- Sports and election updates: The app provides live cricket scores and election updates.
- Save and offline reading: Users can save stories and read them later. The app says saved stories can be viewed without an internet connection.
- Videos, podcasts, and dark mode: The app includes videos, photo galleries, podcasts, and a dark mode. Font size and the news feed can also be adjusted.
Privacy Checks
Google Play says the developer does not share data with third parties. It says the app may collect location, personal information, and two other data types. Data is encrypted in transit, and users can request deletion.
Comparison with Competitors
Mathrubhumi also offers Malayalam and English news, district coverage, videos, photos, bookmarks, and offline reading. Its Play Store listing currently shows 500K+ downloads and a 3.0 rating. Asianet News Official focuses more on news videos and live TV, and it supports several Indian languages. Manorama Online is a good fit for users who want Malayalam and English news with saved stories, podcasts, live scores, and other reading tools.
The Positives and Negatives
Pros
- Malayalam and English news
- District and Pravasi coverage
- Offline story saving
- Live sports and election updates
- Dark mode and font controls
Cons
- Contains ads
- Videos can use more mobile data
- Some features need an internet connection
- The Play Store does not show one fixed app size
Who Should Download This?
Ideal Users
- People who want Kerala and Malayalam news on Android.
- Users who want news, sports, videos, and podcasts in one app.
Who Should Skip It
- People who want an ad-free news app.
- Users who rarely have mobile data or Wi-Fi.
Quick Questions Answered
Is Manorama Online free?
The app is free to install, but Google Play lists ads and in-app purchases. Some content or services may therefore have paid options.
Can I read news offline?
Yes. The app supports saving stories for offline reading, so saved content can be opened later without an internet connection.
Does it support English?
Yes. Manorama Online provides both Malayalam and English news, and users can choose their preferred language for news and alerts.
Offzack Verdict
Manorama Online is a useful Android news app for Malayalam and English readers. My test was smooth, and the app gives many useful news, sports, video, podcast, and offline-reading tools.
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Final Scorecard
Ease of Use: ★★★★☆ — The menus and reading sections were simple to use.
Performance: ★★★★☆ — The app ran smoothly on the Android phone used for testing.
Features: ★★★★½ — It offers news, local stories, sports, videos, podcasts, offline reading, and more.
Privacy & Safety: ★★★★☆ — Google Play says no data is shared with third parties and data is encrypted in transit.
Value for Money: ★★★★☆ — The app is free to install and offers many news features, but it contains ads.
Overall Rating: ★★★★☆ — A good choice for users who want Malayalam and English news in one Android app.