# UnHerd vs The Leader

The clearest difference is review sentiment: UnHerd at 62% against The Leader's 0%. UnHerd also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and chart position (#178 vs unranked). The Leader's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. UnHerd sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and The Leader sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UnHerd ships an update every 2 months, The Leader every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | UnHerd | The Leader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (864 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unherd/id1547403989/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **864** | — |
| Positive reviews | **61.7% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#178** | — |
| Size | 37 MB | 145 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [UnHerd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1547403991) | [Newsquest](https://appshunter.io/developer/504547133) |

## What reviewers say

### UnHerd

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unherd/id1547403989)

**Currently charting:** #178 Top Grossing · Magazines & Newspapers (US App Store)

Access a curated collection of articles, videos, and podcasts from a leading publication. Save content for offline reading and receive timely notifications for new editions and must-read pieces. Customize your feed with UK or US editions.

**Highlights:** Offline article reading, Content notifications, All content in one place, UK or US edition feeds, Save favorite articles

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly membership | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly membership | $69.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 📚 Informative and thought-provoking articles
- 🖋️ Well-written and insightful commentary
- 🌐 Diverse range of perspectives
- 🔍 Covers underreported topics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔑 Frequent login issues
- 🤖 Unreliable app performance
- 🔍 Limited content availability
- 💰 Subscription management problems

**Reported bugs**

- App frequently logs users out
- Inconsistent content availability between app and website
- Recaptcha issues preventing commenting

**Requested features**

- Add audio/podcast option for articles
- Improve app stability and login experience
- Provide better content discoverability
- Enhance subscription management features


### The Leader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-leader/id1621547537)

Stay informed with local news, sports, and events from Wrexham and Flintshire. Enjoy ad-free reading, digital newspapers, and interactive puzzles. Listen to articles on the go.

**Highlights:** Live news, events, and sports updates, Ad-free reading experience, Daily digital newspapers, Interactive daily puzzles, Article audio player

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| 6 Month Subscription | $27.99 | per 6 months |
| Annual Subscription | $54.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is UnHerd free?

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

### Is The Leader free?

The Leader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do UnHerd or The Leader have ads?

Neither UnHerd nor The Leader shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, UnHerd or The Leader?

UnHerd ships an update every 2 months, and The Leader every 3 months. Most recently, UnHerd was updated on November 11, 2026 and The Leader on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*