Comparison

Crime World vs Limerick Post

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

Head to head
About

Crime World

Access in-depth investigations and exclusive insights into the criminal underworld from Ireland's top crime journalists. Enjoy hard-hitting reporting, expert analysis, and compelling storytelling, along with the full podcast archive and new episodes.

Highlights
  • Exclusive crime journalism
  • In-depth investigations
  • Full podcast archive
  • Breaking crime news
  • Simple, clean design
Features
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From the makers of Ireland’s hit Crime World podcast, in-depth investigations and exclusive insights into the criminal underworld. The Crime World app is the go-to destination for trusted and comprehensive reporting from Ireland’s top team of crime journalists. Its hard-hitting investigations, expert analysis, and compelling storytelling brings you the truth behind the headlines and into the underbelly of gangland crime. Features: - Exclusive journalism about criminals, drugs, gangland feuds and the sins of the underworld, from the Crime World team - The story behind the headlines on major cases, plus investigations and deep dives - The full Crime World podcast archive and new episodes - Exclusive podcast series - Breaking crime news and updates from Ireland and beyond - A clean, simple-to-use design for easy reading, listening, and discovery The Crime World app is free to download, but you must register to read some articles and subscribe to enjoy unlimited access. Privacy Policy: https://www.mediahuis.ie/privacystatement/ Cookie Policy: https://www.mediahuis.ie/cookiepolicy/ Terms & Conditions: https://www.mediahuis.ie/terms-and-conditions/

About

Limerick Post

Features
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Stay informed with the latest breaking news from Limerick and surrounding areas, sourced directly from the trusted Limerick Post Newspaper. Get real-time updates on local events, community stories, crime, sports, and more, all in one convenient app

Screenshots

Crime World4 screens
Limerick Post3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Limerick Post at none against Crime World's 1. Limerick Post also leads on ads (none vs shown). Crime World's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Crime World sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $14.00 per month. Limerick Post asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Crime World ships an update monthly, Limerick Post every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Crime World versus Limerick Post: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCrime WorldLimerick Post
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (41 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings41 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size181 MB90 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperMediahuis Ireland LtdK White

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Crime World

Subscriptions1
  • CRIMEWORLD+$14.001 Month
None

Limerick Post

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Crime World free?
Crime World is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Limerick Post free?
Limerick Post is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Crime World or Limerick Post have ads?
Crime World shows ads; Limerick Post does not.
Which is updated more often, Crime World or Limerick Post?
Crime World ships an update monthly, and Limerick Post every 2 months. Most recently, Crime World was updated on October 14, 2026 and Limerick Post on October 14, 2026.

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