Argus Observer vs Delta County Independent
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Argus Observer
Stay informed about your local community with award-winning journalism. Discover news about neighbors, local government, school sports, and issues impacting your home.
- Local government news
- High school sports coverage
- Community events and issues
- Retailer promotions
- Award-winning journalism
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Join our community! Stay informed with the Argus Observer’s award-winning journalism. Learn about your neighbors, what’s going on with local governments, high school athletes, local, regional and national retailer promotions and issues affecting the place we call home.
Delta County Independent
Stay informed about local news and events in the Delta, Colorado community. This app aims to engage, inform, and inspire residents while supporting local businesses through various products and services.
- Local news updates
- Community engagement
- Support for local businesses
- Informative content
- Inspiring stories
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Join our community! Stay informed with the Delta County Independent that seeks to engage, inform and inspire the Delta, Colorado community that we serve. We are committed to supporting local readers and local businesses through our variety of products and services.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Argus Observer at 4.5 against Delta County Independent's 2.3. On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Argus Observer holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively.
Argus Observer ships an update every 2 months, Delta County Independent every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Argus Observer | Delta County Independent |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (2 ratings) — better | 2.3 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 99 MB | 59 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Wick News Corporation | Wick News Corporation |
Customer experience
Argus Observer
Delta County Independent
In-app purchases
Argus Observer
No in-app purchases
Delta County Independent
No in-app purchases
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