# CT Insider vs 06880

The clearest difference is review sentiment: 06880 at 100% against CT Insider's 37%. 06880 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). CT Insider's advantage is ratings volume (4.8K vs 198) and chart position (#69 vs unranked). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CT Insider sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. 06880 asks for nothing beyond the download.

06880 holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CT Insider has 4.8K ratings behind it against 198, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 37% of CT Insider's written reviews are positive against 100% of 06880's.

CT Insider ships an update every 3 weeks, 06880 every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CT Insider | 06880 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (4.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ct-insider/id1518822730/reviews) | **[4.9 (198 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/06880/id6461868678/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.8K** | 198 |
| Positive reviews | 36.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#69** | — |
| Size | 106 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hearst Newspapers](https://appshunter.io/developer/397018366) | [06880 Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1702765982) |

## What reviewers say

### CT Insider

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ct-insider/id1518822730)

**Currently charting:** #69 Top Grossing · Magazines & Newspapers, #93 Top Free · Magazines & Newspapers, #94 Top Grossing · News (US App Store)

Access statewide Connecticut news, from local communities to statewide sports. Receive customized alerts, read the e-Edition, and enjoy text-to-audio storytelling. Offers puzzles and local guides.

**Highlights:** Connecticut news alerts, Customizable homepage, Sports coverage, e-Edition replica, Text-to-audio stories, Local guides and commentary

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CT Insider Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| CT Insider Monthly | $14.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to read news
- 👍 Clean interface
- 👍 Brings together local CT news

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App not working/freezing
- 🐛 Unable to log in/stay logged in
- 🐛 Outdated/missing local news
- 🔍 Poor search/sorting options
- 💰 Expensive subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Notifications don't open articles
- Subscription issues/double billing
- Compatibility problems on Android

**Requested features**

- Add search by keyword
- Allow saving favorite articles
- Enable article commenting
- Improve integration with email/website


### 06880

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/06880/id6461868678)

Stay informed and entertained with local news, events, history, and opinions from a specific Connecticut town. This app delivers all content directly to your phone, with search and bookmarking features.

**Highlights:** Local news and updates, Upcoming event listings, Historical content, Opinion pieces, Photo galleries, Searchable archives, Customizable notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CT Insider free?

CT Insider is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is 06880 free?

06880 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, CT Insider or 06880?

06880 is rated higher. CT Insider averages 4.6 out of 5 from 4.8K ratings, while 06880 averages 4.9 from 198 ratings.

### Do CT Insider or 06880 have ads?

CT Insider shows ads; 06880 does not.

### Which is updated more often, CT Insider or 06880?

CT Insider ships an update every 3 weeks, and 06880 every 4 days. Most recently, CT Insider was updated on November 4, 2026 and 06880 on November 3, 2026.

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