# Le Quotidien vs Narcity

The clearest difference is rating: Narcity at 4.8 against Le Quotidien's 4.3. Narcity also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (68 vs 6). Le Quotidien's advantage is review sentiment (53% vs 40%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Narcity holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Narcity has 68 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 53% of Le Quotidien's written reviews are positive against 40% of Narcity's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Le Quotidien | Narcity |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/le-quotidien/id1046598211/reviews) | **[4.8 (68 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/narcity/id1291431733/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **68** |
| Positive reviews | **52.8% of reviews** | 40.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 158 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Cooperative nationale de l'information independante, Coop de solidarite](https://appshunter.io/developer/1043665134) | [Narcity Media Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1291431732) |

## What reviewers say

### Le Quotidien

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/le-quotidien/id1046598211)

Access the latest news, engaging stories, and inspiring content to stay connected with your community. Discover personalized news feeds, curated selections, and local information. While free to use, subscription plans unlock full content and exclusive features.

**Highlights:** Latest news and stories, Personalized news feed, Curated content selections, Local information, Community updates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good content and reporting
- 👍 Interesting new science section
- 👍 Useful 'last hour' section
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 👍 Convenient for local news

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔋 Drains battery and heats iPhone
- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 Slow loading times
- 🐛 Difficult to navigate
- 🐛 Incomplete article titles

**Reported bugs**

- Bug not corrected despite claims
- Articles fail to load
- App drains battery and heats device
- Endless loading
- Platform is very slow

**Requested features**

- Return to book format for information display
- Add a page for regional death notices
- Include Sudoku puzzles
- Add a summary of daily news
- Date for 'edition of the day' should be displayed


### Narcity

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/narcity/id1291431733)

Discover urban news and travel destinations across North America. Explore cities with topic-specific content, stay updated on local trends, and receive personalized story notifications. Easily share interesting articles with friends and family.

**Highlights:** User-friendly content access, Topic-specific city exploration, Trending local stories, Personalized story notifications, Story sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 📰 Good reporting and articles
- 📍 Ability to choose city
- ✨ Interesting content
- 📱 Smooth navigation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App freezes frequently
- 🐛 Articles don't load
- 🐛 Content not fitting screen
- 🐛 Random and outdated content
- 🐛 Poor content quality

**Reported bugs**

- App update removed ability to log in and see saved content
- Previous cities no longer listed or available for search
- Articles not loading
- Trouble finding cities
- Default US content, requires constant location update

**Requested features**

- Offer French translation for articles
- Dark mode option
- Allow users to see saved content after update
- Restore previous city search functionality
- Allow users to log in and see saved content


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Le Quotidien free?

Le Quotidien is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Narcity free?

Narcity is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Le Quotidien or Narcity?

Narcity is rated higher. Le Quotidien averages 4.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Narcity averages 4.8 from 68 ratings.

### Do Le Quotidien or Narcity have ads?

Both Le Quotidien and Narcity show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Le Quotidien or Narcity?

Le Quotidien ships an update every 3 weeks, and Narcity every 3 weeks. Most recently, Le Quotidien was updated on November 6, 2026 and Narcity on November 6, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*