Comparison

SauerlandKurier vs SoestApp

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

Head to head
About

SauerlandKurier

Get the latest news and information from the HSK and Olpe regions directly on your smartphone. Stay updated with current articles, videos, photo galleries, and local events. Customize your homepage with your preferred interest areas and receive push notifications for breaking news.

Highlights
  • Local news updates
  • Videos and photo galleries
  • Event information
  • Push notifications
  • Bookmark articles
  • Customizable homepage
  • Share articles
Features
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Die kostenlose App von sauerlandkurier.de bringt Ihnen alle Neuigkeiten und Wissenswertes aus dem HSK und dem Kreis Olpe direkt auf Ihr Smartphone. Aktuelle Nachrichten, Videos, Fotostrecken, große Veranstaltungen und die wichtigsten Informationen aus Ihrer Nachbarschaft - hier verpassen Sie nichts. Mit der optionalen Push-Nachrichten-Funktion werden Sie direkt über alle Neuigkeiten benachrichtigt. Außerdem können Sie interessante Meldungen über die Bookmark-Funktion speichern und später in Ihrer Merkliste abrufen sowie alle Artikel teilen. Richten Sie sich zudem Ihre Startseite nach Ihren Wünschen ein. Wählen Sie Ihre Interessensgebiete und Sie bekommen beim Öffnen der App direkt die aktuellen Nachrichten aus diesen Ressorts angezeigt. In der sauerlandkurier.de-App finden Sie unter anderem Inhalte aus diesen Städten und zu folgenden Themen: Arnsberg Attendorn Bestwig Brilon Drolshagen Eslohe Finnentrop Hallenberg Kirchhundem Lennestadt Marsberg Medebach Meschede Olpe Olsberg Schmallenberg Sundern Wenden Willingen Winterberg NRW Deutschland & die Welt Ratgeber- und Verbraucher-News und vieles mehr Mit sauerlandkurier.de haben Sie alle Neuigkeiten aus Ihrer Heimat immer dabei!

About

SoestApp

This official city app provides residents with essential information and services. Stay informed about local news, events, and important reminders like trash collection. Find real-time updates on parking availability and construction sites.

Highlights
  • Local news and events updates
  • Trash collection reminders
  • Parking garage availability
  • Construction site information
  • City services access
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SoestApp is the official app of the city of Soest. Here you will find information and services provided by the city and its partner institutions. Stay updated on news and events in Soest, get reminders for trash collection days, and always know which parking garages are available or where construction sites are located. The app is free and continuously evolving, so user feedback is greatly appreciated. The current build of the open-source app can be found on OpenCoDE.de. Legal Notice https://www.soest.de/impressum-soest-app

Screenshots

SauerlandKurier4 screens
SoestApp4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SoestApp at 67% against SauerlandKurier's 14%. SoestApp also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly). SauerlandKurier's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SauerlandKurier ships an update monthly, SoestApp every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
SauerlandKurier versus SoestApp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSauerlandKurierSoestApp
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews14.3% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size121 MB52 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperIppen Digital GmbH & Co. KGSWCode GmbH

Customer experience

SauerlandKurier

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive14.3%
Neutral28.6%
Negative57.1%

SoestApp

Written reviews6 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

None

SauerlandKurier

No in-app purchases

None

SoestApp

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SauerlandKurier free?
SauerlandKurier is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SoestApp free?
SoestApp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SauerlandKurier or SoestApp have ads?
SauerlandKurier shows ads; SoestApp does not.
Which is updated more often, SauerlandKurier or SoestApp?
SauerlandKurier ships an update monthly, and SoestApp every 5 days. Most recently, SauerlandKurier was updated on November 11, 2026 and SoestApp on November 8, 2026.

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