# Caller Times vs KEDT

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Caller Times at 52% against KEDT's 0%. Caller Times also leads on ratings volume (602 vs 4) and rating (4.5 vs 4.3). KEDT's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Caller Times sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. KEDT asks for nothing beyond the download.

Caller Times holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Caller Times has 602 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of Caller Times's written reviews are positive against 0% of KEDT's.

Caller Times ships an update monthly, KEDT every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Caller Times | KEDT |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (602 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/caller-times/id1119331659/reviews)** | [4.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kedt/id1552407227/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **602** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **52.4% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#130** | — |
| Size | 190 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [USA TODAY Co., Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/404843797) | [South Texas Public Broadcasting System, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1552407229) |

## What reviewers say

### Caller Times

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/caller-times/id1119331659)

**Currently charting:** #130 Top Grossing · Magazines & Newspapers (US App Store)

Access in-depth local journalism, including news, sports, and community events. Enjoy a fast, customizable reading experience with real-time alerts and offline access. Includes a digital replica of the print edition and access to other eNewspapers.

**Highlights:** In-depth local journalism, Breaking news alerts, Sports coverage, Customizable reading experience, Offline reading, eNewspaper access

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Digital Rate | $14.99 | per month |
| Monthly Digital Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Corpus Christi Caller-Times Digital Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Corpus Christi Caller-Times Annual Digital Subscription | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 📰 Comprehensive local news coverage
- 👍 User-friendly interface and navigation
- 📱 Accessible on mobile devices
- ⚡ Current and timely news updates
- ✍️ Well-written, specific articles

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App frequently freezes or malfunctions
- 📉 Limited local news content
- 💰 High subscription cost relative to content
- ⏰ Outdated news due to Houston printing delays
- 📄 Poor display format compared to print version

**Reported bugs**

- App won't load on iPad despite paid subscription
- Password authentication loop prevents account access
- Bonus section shows available but won't open
- Crossword puzzles require screenshots to complete
- Sunday crossword impossible to use on iPad

**Requested features**

- Restore previous app version display format
- Correct time zone display for sports listings
- Improve crossword puzzle functionality on iPad
- Add coupon access to digital subscription
- Faster access to obituaries section


### KEDT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kedt/id1552407227)

Access KEDT's TV and radio programs on demand, with live streaming and DVR-like controls. Explore additional content, view program schedules, and easily share shows with friends and family.

**Highlights:** On-demand content, Live streaming, DVR-like controls, Program schedules, Background listening, Content sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Caller Times free?

Caller Times is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is KEDT free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Caller Times or KEDT?

Caller Times is rated higher. Caller Times averages 4.5 out of 5 from 602 ratings, while KEDT averages 4.3 from 4 ratings.

### Do Caller Times or KEDT have ads?

Caller Times shows ads; KEDT does not.

### Which is updated more often, Caller Times or KEDT?

Caller Times ships an update monthly, and KEDT every 3 months. Most recently, Caller Times was updated on November 6, 2026 and KEDT on November 3, 2026.

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