RUHR24.de vs SoestApp
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RUHR24.de
Get the latest news from the Ruhr area, North Rhine-Westphalia, and the world. Stay updated on local events, politics, sports, and especially BVB and S04 football club news. This app provides a comprehensive mix of current events and interesting stories.
- Local Ruhr area news
- NRW and world news
- BVB and S04 football updates
- Police and political news
- Gastronomy and shopping news
- TV, service, and sport stories
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Die kostenfreie App RUHR24.de des gleichnamigen Nachrichtenportals liefert euch das Wichtigste aus dem Ruhrgebiet, NRW und der Welt - und natürlich alles zum BVB und S04. Aus unserem Newsroom in Dortmund berichten wir unter anderem über aktuelle Polizeieinsätze aus dem Westen oder schauen, was sich politisch, gastronomisch oder auf unseren Einkaufsstraßen im Westen so tut. Und auch die neusten News vom BVB oder dem S04 erfahrt ihr bei uns blitzschnell. Kurz: Bei RUHR24.de bleibt ihr immer auf dem neusten Stand! Garniert wird der News-Mix mit spannenden Geschichten aus den Ressorts TV, Service und Sport.
SoestApp
This official city app provides residents with essential information and services from the city and its partners. Stay informed about local news, events, and practical services like trash collection reminders and parking availability.
- Local news and events updates
- Trash collection reminders
- Parking garage availability
- Construction site information
- City services information
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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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: SoestApp at 67% against RUHR24.de's 0%. SoestApp also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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.
RUHR24.de ships an update every 3 weeks, SoestApp every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on August 21, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RUHR24.de | SoestApp |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 112 MB | 61 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ippen Digital GmbH & Co. KG | SWCode GmbH |
Customer experience
RUHR24.de
SoestApp
In-app purchases
RUHR24.de
No in-app purchases
SoestApp
No in-app purchases
