Comparison

MobileLocalNews vs ShareThere

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

Head to head
About

MobileLocalNews

Stay informed with local news delivered directly to your device. Access breaking stories, trending articles, and personalized updates from your community. Get the latest information on events and happenings around you.

Highlights
  • Local news delivery
  • Breaking stories
  • Trending articles
  • Personalized updates
  • Community events
Features
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Your favorite news brought to you by MobileLocalNews.

About

ShareThere

Features
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ShareThere is a modern platform built for local news, real reporting, and community connection. Whether you’re following trusted journalists, tracking city and county government, or keeping up with everyday community stories, ShareThere brings your town’s news together in one simple, organized feed. ShareThere gives local reporters, writers, photographers, and community contributors a place to publish without barriers. Each journalist or newsroom manages their own page (“sub ShareThere”), where they can post articles, photos, videos, and investigative updates. Users can follow the pages they care about, receive notifications, and stay informed in real time. On ShareThere, local news actually stays local. No big-tech algorithms. No national noise drowning out what matters at home. Just clear reporting, community updates, and stories written by the people who live and work in your area. Key Features: Local News Feeds: Browse articles and updates from journalists and community contributors in your town. Sub ShareThere Pages: Follow specific local newsrooms or reporters and get updates from their dedicated pages. Community Posting: Residents can submit posts or tips about local issues, events, or concerns. Real-Time Updates: Get notified when major stories break or new articles are published. Modern Publishing Tools: Journalists and creators can easily write, edit, and publish news from any device. Advertiser-Friendly Monetization: Local reporters can earn revenue through advertising or subscriptions for premium content. Built for Transparency: ShareThere encourages watchdog reporting and civic engagement, from city commissions to school boards. No Paywall Required: Users can read local news for free, with optional paid support for individual journalists or exclusive content. ShareThere empowers communities to stay informed, strengthen civic engagement, and support local, independent journalism. Whether it's breaking news, local politics, public safety updates, high school sports, business openings, or neighborhood events — ShareThere brings the story home. Stay connected. Stay informed. ShareThere.

Screenshots

MobileLocalNews4 screens
ShareThere4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MobileLocalNews at none against ShareThere's 3. MobileLocalNews also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). ShareThere's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price and device support 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. ShareThere sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. MobileLocalNews asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MobileLocalNews ships an update every 2 months, ShareThere every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
MobileLocalNews versus ShareThere: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMobileLocalNewsShareThere
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size74 MB40 MB
Age rating12+4+
Developerdoapp, incJustice Media llc

In-app purchases

None

MobileLocalNews

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

ShareThere

One-time3
  • 10 Token Pack$9.99
  • 60 Token Pack$59.99
  • 120 Token Pack$119.99

Questions

Is MobileLocalNews free?
MobileLocalNews is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ShareThere free?
ShareThere is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MobileLocalNews or ShareThere have ads?
MobileLocalNews shows ads; ShareThere does not.
Which is updated more often, MobileLocalNews or ShareThere?
MobileLocalNews ships an update every 2 months, and ShareThere every 3 weeks. Most recently, MobileLocalNews was updated on November 7, 2026 and ShareThere on November 5, 2026.

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