# Loudwire vs IBJ Media

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Loudwire | IBJ Media |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (117 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loudwire/id1181053983/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **117** | — |
| Positive reviews | **40.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#157** |
| Size | 76 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Townsquare Media, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/433762450) | [IBJ Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/796765238) |

## What reviewers say

### Loudwire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loudwire/id1181053983)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad-Free Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Ad-Free Annual | $29.99 | per year |


### IBJ Media

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ibj-media/id6740287346)

**Currently charting:** #157 Top Grossing · News (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Indiana Lawyer | $89.99 | per year |
| Business News | $179.00 | per year |
| Business News & Indiana Lawyer | $264.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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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