The Telegraph vs Newslaundry
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Telegraph
Access independent, globally-informed news with a fearless perspective. This app delivers authentic, curated content, cutting through the clutter to explore issues that matter.
- Independent reportage
- Smart curation
- Fearless perspective
- Globally-informed content
- Authenticates information
- Digs deeper into issues
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The Telegraph is the destination of choice for evolved, globally-informed users looking for more than just the news. It is reputed for diverse representation, fearless perspective, independent reportage and smart curation. The newspaper, from the house of Ananda Bazar Patrika (ABP), was started in 1982. It is the only post-Independence daily to have become the market leader in its region. The website brings the newspaper’s thought-provoking editorial edge to national readers. We cut through the clutter, authenticate information, assimilate it, and dig deeper for issues that really matter.
Newslaundry
Access independent, reader-supported news through engaging formats like podcasts, documentaries, and in-depth reports. Enjoy an ad-free experience with features like offline saving and personalized notifications.
- Ad-free news consumption
- In-depth media critique
- Podcast player with advanced features
- Subscriber-only stories and events
- Save articles and podcasts for later
- Personalized notifications
- Dark mode
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Newslaundry is a reader-supported, independent news media company. In an industry driven by corporate and government interests, we strongly believe in the need for an independent news model, and a free and accountable press. Through media critique, reportage, podcasts, documentaries, comics and animation, our stories bring you the latest in current affairs in innovative and engaging formats. Here are our core values: Ad-free: At Newslaundry, you get to bypass the digital clutter and go straight to the story. Focus on media: The media holds democracy to account, but what about the media itself? We believe news organisations should be accountable, including us. Our stories on the media are driven by that belief. Substance, not breaking: We believe in bringing our readers the stories behind the headlines, through thoughtfully-researched deep dives and ground reports. Community, not pageviews: Our community of subscribers is more than any metric. We have learned from their feedback and criticism and owe where we are today entirely to them. Transparency: Readers deserve transparency from their news sources. Here's what you can do on the app: Podcast player: Download, skip to chapters, playback speed, show notes, queue. Access your favorite Newslaundry podcasts with a host of features. In-app subscription: Subscribe and power our independent journalism on the app. Dark mode: Dark mode fans, we have you covered Paywall stories: Access all our subscriber-only stories and events, with a one-time login. Save for later: Save stories stories and podcast for later for offline or online Personalized notifications: You get to pick your notifications. Choose between a variety of shows, authors and sections. No ads: You know how it feel about ads so no ads, anywhere Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms of Services: https://www.newslaundry.com/terms-of-services Privacy Policy: https://www.newslaundry.com/privacy-payment-and-comment-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Newslaundry at 58% against The Telegraph's 11%. Newslaundry also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.7) and update cadence (monthly vs every 16 months). The Telegraph's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, 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. Newslaundry sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. The Telegraph asks for nothing beyond the download.
Newslaundry holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Newslaundry has 72 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 11% of The Telegraph's written reviews are positive against 58% of Newslaundry's.
The Telegraph ships an update every 16 months, Newslaundry monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Telegraph | Newslaundry |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (3 ratings) | 4.7 (72 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 11.1% of reviews | 58.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 72 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 98 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | ABP PRIVATE LIMITED | News Laundry Media Private Limited |
Customer experience
The Telegraph
Newslaundry
In-app purchases
The Telegraph
No in-app purchases
Newslaundry
- NL-TNM Joint Monthly$14.991 Month
- Disruptor Yearly Subscription$40.991 Year
- NL-TNM Joint Yearly$149.991 Year
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- The Yogi Who Has It All Bishop$27.99
- Disruptor 1 Year Subscription$49.99
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Questions
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