# Belfast Live vs Mourne Observer

The clearest difference is ads: Mourne Observer at none against Belfast Live's shown. Mourne Observer also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). Belfast Live's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Belfast Live sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Mourne Observer sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $15.49 per 3 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Belfast Live ships an update monthly, Mourne Observer every 5 months. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Belfast Live | Mourne Observer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (59 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/belfast-live/id1066821187/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **59** | — |
| Positive reviews | 31.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Size | 120 MB | 103 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Trinity Mirror Digital Media Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/360153141) | [D. E. ALEXANDER & SONS, LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1315869205) |

## What reviewers say

### Belfast Live

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/belfast-live/id1066821187)

Stay informed about local news, entertainment, and events in Northern Ireland. Get breaking news alerts, personalized content, and live sports coverage. Access exclusive journalism and interactive features with a subscription.

**Highlights:** Breaking news alerts, Personalized content feed, Live sports coverage, Event listings, Interactive features, Save articles for later, Daily puzzles

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 📰 Up-to-date local news
- 👍 Easy to use and download
- 📱 Keeps users informed
- ✅ Covers local stories BBC misses
- ✨ Brilliant app for updates

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Premium service required
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with login
- 🚫 App not working
- 👎 Cookie consent overwhelming
- 🗑️ App deleted due to cookies

**Reported bugs**

- Bookmarks gone after update
- App not working on older smartphones
- Login via Apple/Google not working
- App not loading properly
- Photos not loading in articles

**Requested features**

- Option to 'not agree to all' cookies
- Easier cookie management
- Dark mode option
- Improve video encoding
- Fix phone rotation issues


### Mourne Observer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mourne-observer/id1315870865)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mourne Observer 3 Month | $15.49 | per 3 months |
| Mourne Observer 1 Year | $53.99 | per year |
| Edition - 20190227 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Edition - 20190403 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Edition - 20190417 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Edition - 20190515 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Edition - 20190522 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Edition - 20190528 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Edition - 20190605 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Edition - 20190612 | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Belfast Live free?

Belfast Live is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Mourne Observer free?

Mourne Observer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Belfast Live or Mourne Observer have ads?

Belfast Live shows ads; Mourne Observer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Belfast Live or Mourne Observer?

Belfast Live ships an update monthly, and Mourne Observer every 5 months. Most recently, Belfast Live was updated on October 26, 2026 and Mourne Observer on October 26, 2026.

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