Comparison

Loudwire vs IBJ Media

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

Head to head
About

Loudwire

Stay updated with the latest hard rock and metal news. Watch exclusive videos, read interviews, and get breaking news alerts. Save articles for offline reading and share content easily.

Highlights
  • Latest hard rock and metal news
  • Original video features
  • Exclusive artist interviews
  • Breaking news notifications
  • Offline article saving
  • Background audio playback
Features
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Loudwire is the world's premier hard rock and metal site. Key Features: - Read the latest hard rock and metal news - Watch original video features - See exclusive interviews with the top artists in hard rock and metal - Subscribe to notifications for breaking news and other topics - Share the latest news via Facebook & Twitter - Save articles for reading later (supports offline viewing) - Featured full multi-tasking with background audio and controls - Supports AirPlay feature for wireless streaming to your AirPlay-compatible device. This is the latest version of the Loudwire app and we have many more features planned, so please share your feedback from within the app by clicking the Send Us Feedback link in the menu. Terms of Use: https://loudwire.com/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://loudwire.com/privacy/

About

IBJ Media

Stay informed with Indiana's leading business, legal, and economic news. Access journalism from three top publications, receive breaking alerts, and explore in-depth reporting, podcasts, and videos.

Highlights
  • Real-time news alerts
  • Push notifications
  • Access to IBJ, Indiana Lawyer, Inside Indiana Business
  • Digital editions
  • Podcasts and videos
  • Event access
Features
Currently charting
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Stay informed with the IBJ Media app, your trusted source for Indiana business, legal, and economic news. This all-in-one app brings together journalism from Indianapolis Business Journal, Inside Indiana Business, and The Indiana Lawyer to keep professionals, executives, entrepreneurs, and decision-makers up to date on the stories that matter most in Indiana. Get breaking news alerts, market analysis, legal developments, and in-depth reporting from across the state. Whether you follow business trends, economic policy, court cases, or local government, the IBJ Media app helps you stay ahead of the curve with accurate, relevant, and timely information. Key features include real-time news alerts, push notifications, and complete access to content from all three IBJ Media publications. Read full articles, special reports, and exclusive stories from the Indianapolis Business Journal, covering industries like real estate, finance, healthcare, tech, and more. Follow legal news and insights with coverage from The Indiana Lawyer, including court decisions, law firm updates, attorney profiles, and legislation affecting the legal community. Stay connected with statewide business coverage from Inside Indiana Business, including economic trends, company news, innovation updates, and leadership insights. The app also includes access to digital editions of IBJ, and The Indiana Lawyer so you can read each issue in its original layout. Enjoy podcasts, videos, and interviews with Indiana’s top business and legal leaders. Get access to IBJ Media’s signature events, including leadership panels, award programs, and networking opportunities. The IBJ Media app is designed for professionals who want to stay connected to Indiana’s business and legal landscape. It’s trusted by business owners, attorneys, corporate executives, investors, educators, government officials, and other professionals who rely on high-quality, local journalism to make informed decisions. IBJ Media is Indiana’s leading provider of business and legal news, delivering award-winning journalism and exclusive content that drives insight, connection, and opportunity across the state. Download the IBJ Media app today and get instant access to the information and analysis that power Indiana’s economy, legal system, and professional communities. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Loudwire3 screens
IBJ Media4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Loudwire at 40% against IBJ Media's 0%. IBJ Media's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Loudwire sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and IBJ Media sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $89.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Loudwire ships an update every 2 months, IBJ Media every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Loudwire versus IBJ Media: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLoudwireIBJ Media
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (117 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings117 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#151 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size76 MB55 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperTownsquare Media, LLCIBJ Media

Customer experience

Loudwire

All ratings117 ratings
Positive84.6%
Neutral3.4%
Negative12.0%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative50.0%

IBJ Media

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral33.3%
Negative66.7%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Loudwire

Subscriptions2
  • Ad-Free Monthly1 Month trial$2.991 Month
  • Ad-Free Annual1 Month trial$29.991 Year
3 purchases

IBJ Media

Subscriptions3
  • Indiana Lawyer$89.991 Year
  • Business News$179.001 Year
  • Business News & Indiana Lawyer$264.991 Year

Questions

Is Loudwire free?
Loudwire is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is IBJ Media free?
IBJ Media is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Loudwire or IBJ Media have ads?
Loudwire shows ads; IBJ Media does not.
Which is updated more often, Loudwire or IBJ Media?
Loudwire ships an update every 2 months, and IBJ Media every 3 weeks. Most recently, Loudwire was updated on October 29, 2026 and IBJ Media on October 28, 2026.

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