Comparison

Caller Times vs IRMonitor

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Caller Times

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
Read full description

From critically acclaimed storytelling to powerful photography to engaging videos — the Caller Times app delivers the local news that matters most to your community. APP FEATURES: • Access all of our in-depth journalism, including things to do around town, sports coverage from high school to the pros, and much more. • Enjoy a streamlined, fast-loading experience that makes it easy to view the stories, photos, and videos that matter to you. • Get breaking news, sports scores, and weather alerts with real-time notifications tailored to your interests. • Customize your experience by saving your favorite stories, adjusting text size, using night mode, or reading offline. • eNewspaper: Just like our print edition but accessible on your mobile devices. And access to USA TODAY and 200+ local eNewspapers. MORE INFORMATION: • Privacy Policy: https://cm.caller.com/privacy/ • Terms of Service: https://cm.caller.com/terms/ • Help Center: https://help.caller.com • Subscriptions are charged to your account at confirmation of purchase and automatically renew each month or year, unless turned off in your account settings at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage your subscriptions and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription, where applicable. See "Subscription Support" in the app's Settings for more details and customer service contact information.

About

IRMonitor

Features
Read full description

IRMonitor delivers real-time geopolitical intelligence focused on Iran and Middle East conflict developments, paired with live Bitcoin market correlation analysis. Stay informed with: • Live risk level assessment (GREEN / YELLOW / RED) based on conflict keyword analysis • Real-time event map with geolocated incidents across the region • BTC price correlation tracking — see how geopolitical events impact crypto markets • Severity and escalation gauges updated continuously • Timeline of recent developments from Al Jazeera, Reuters, and more • Push notifications when risk levels change • Clean, native iOS and Mac experience Whether you're a geopolitical analyst, investor tracking market sentiment, or simply staying informed about world events, IRMonitor gives you the intelligence edge. Data sourced from leading news outlets. Risk assessments are algorithmic and for informational purposes only — not financial or investment advice.

Screenshots

Caller Times4 screens
IRMonitor3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: IRMonitor at none against Caller Times's 4. IRMonitor also leads on ads (none vs shown). Caller Times's advantage is chart position (#195 vs unranked). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Caller Times versus IRMonitor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCaller TimesIRMonitor
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (602 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews52.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings602 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#195 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size190 MB4 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperUSA TODAY Co., Inc.Scot Gardner

Bugs and requests

Caller Times

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • 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
Show 3 more
  • App frequently crashes or becomes unresponsive
  • Inconsistent content display across sections
  • Video articles fail to load properly

Requested features

11 requests
  • 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
Show 6 more
  • Restore 'Bonus' section functionality
  • Add text enlargement tool
  • Implement weekend and holiday news updates
  • Reduce or eliminate ads for paid subscribers
  • Increase local news coverage
  • Restore missing columnists (David Sikes, Murphy Givens)

IRMonitor

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Caller Times

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly Digital Rate1 Month trial$14.991 Month
  • Monthly Digital Subscription1 Month trial$19.991 Month
  • Corpus Christi Caller-Times Digital Subscription1 Month trial$19.991 Month
Show 1 more
  • Corpus Christi Caller-Times Annual Digital Subscription1 Year trial$69.991 Year
None

IRMonitor

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Caller Times free?
Caller Times is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is IRMonitor free?
IRMonitor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Caller Times or IRMonitor have ads?
Caller Times shows ads; IRMonitor does not.

Other comparisons