Afters(.la) vs dot.LA
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Afters(.la)
This app is a music and culture magazine featuring real-time photo feeds from photographers covering live shows. Users can contribute their own verified pictures, with the best shots potentially appearing in print. It offers a platform for photographers to gain recognition and access to exclusive content.
- Real-time photographer feeds
- User photo contributions
- IRL photo verification
- Shots featured in print
- Paid photographer sign-up
- Music and culture coverage
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dot.LA
Stay informed about the Los Angeles tech and startup ecosystem. Access essential news, event updates, and in-depth analysis trusted by thousands of users.
- LA tech and startup news
- Event updates
- Deep dives and analysis
- Trusted by 17,000+ users
- Focus on the LA ecosystem
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Join 17,000+ users who trust dot.LA to bring the most important news, events, and deep dives on the LA tech and startup scene.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: dot.LA at 5.0 against Afters(.la)'s 3.2. dot.LA also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 17.6). Afters(.la)'s advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, ads 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. Afters(.la) sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. dot.LA asks for nothing beyond the download.
dot.LA holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 5 respectively.
Afters(.la) ships an update every 9 days, dot.LA every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and July 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Afters(.la) | dot.LA |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.2 (14 ratings) | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 30.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 14 — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 13.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Humanz | HouseVenture Inc. |
Customer experience
Afters(.la)
dot.LA
In-app purchases
Afters(.la)
- Full Access$5.991 Month
- All Access$19.993 Months
- Opular+$179.991 Year
dot.LA
No in-app purchases
Questions
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