The Wanaka App vs The Spinoff
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Wanaka App
Access local news, sports, events, and community information for the Wanaka region. Stay informed about your surroundings with updates delivered directly to your smartphone, anytime and anywhere.
- Local news updates
- Sports information
- Community events listings
- Information for Wanaka and surrounds
- Smartphone accessibility
- Exclusive premium content
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The Wanaka App features local news, sport, information, events, and much more. It's all about the Wanaka community and its surrounds. Now you can get all the information you need in one place, whenever and wherever you are, all on your smart phone. Download the Wanaka App today. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION: - Premium subscriptions provide access to exclusive content and features - Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period - Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase - You can manage and cancel your subscriptions via the profile page or by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://wanakaapp.nz/PrivacyStatement
The Spinoff
This app delivers daily news and cultural commentary from Aotearoa. It features a mix of current affairs, humor, and in-depth stories presented through text, podcasts, and video.
- Daily Aotearoa publications
- Current affairs coverage
- Cultural commentary
- Text articles
- Podcasts
- Video content
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New Zealand’s home for independent journalism, illuminating perspectives and good times
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The Spinoff at none against The Wanaka App's 2. The Spinoff also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. The Wanaka App sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. The Spinoff asks for nothing beyond the download.
The Wanaka App ships an update every 2 months, The Spinoff every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Wanaka App | The Spinoff |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews — better | 34.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 90 MB | 59 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Schistrockmedia Ltd | Hex Work Ltd |
Customer experience
The Wanaka App
The Spinoff
In-app purchases
The Wanaka App
- Good Neighbour Monthly$6.991 Month
- Good Neighbour Annual$69.991 Year
The Spinoff
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is The Wanaka App free?
Is The Spinoff free?
Do The Wanaka App or The Spinoff have ads?
Which is updated more often, The Wanaka App or The Spinoff?
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