Comparison

The Standard vs UGFM

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

Head to head
About

The Standard

Stay informed with local and national news, sports results, and in-depth analysis. Access breaking news 24/7, save articles for later, and enjoy interactive puzzles. A digital replica of the daily newspaper is also available.

Highlights
  • Breaking news updates 24/7
  • Browse articles by topic
  • Save articles for later
  • Breaking news alerts
  • Digital newspaper replica
  • Daily interactive puzzles
Features
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The Standard app brings together the best of your daily newspaper and its website to take your local news experience to another level. As south-west Victoria's trusted voice, we keep you up to date seven days a week with news that’s important to our community. Whether it's the breaking news you need to know from around the region or across the nation, the latest HFNL, WDFNL, or other local sporting results, in-depth analysis explaining the decisions and events affecting our lives, or incisive commentary, you will be the first to know using The Standard app. The app is free to download, but you need to be a digital subscriber of The Standard to read articles. Features include: - Access to breaking news updates 24 hours-a-day - Browse the latest articles in the topics that interest you most - Save articles to read later - Alerts for breaking news and big stories - Read a digital replica of the day's newspaper - Play our daily interactive puzzles Please note: This app features Nielsen's proprietary measurement software which will allow you to contribute to market research or audience ratings services. Please see http://www.nielsen.com/digitalprivacy for more information.

About

UGFM

Features
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UGFM Radio Murrindindi is the community radio station for the Murrindindi region of Victoria β€” and this app puts the station in your pocket. LISTEN LIVE One big tap and you're on air. Stream UGFM live wherever you are, with background playback and lock-screen controls β€” keep listening while you drive, work, or lock your phone. FIRE DANGER AT A GLANCE UGFM is an official emergency broadcaster. The app shows the current CFA fire danger rating for the North Central district right on the home screen, including Total Fire Ban alerts, with a direct link to CFA warnings and restrictions. FIND YOUR FREQUENCY Tuning a car radio? All five transmitters are listed large and clear: β€’ 106.9 FM β€” Alexandra / Lake Eildon β€’ 88.9 FM β€” Yea / Highlands β€’ 98.5 FM β€” Marysville / Lake Mountain β€’ 98.9 FM β€” Flowerdale / Hazeldene β€’ 94.5 FM β€” Kinglake Ranges WHAT'S ON Markets, festivals and community events from around the region, all in one place. TALK TO YOUR STATION Tap to call any studio β€” Alexandra, Kinglake, Marysville or Yea β€” plus sponsorship enquiries by phone or email. UGFM β€” Your Community Radio. App sponsored by Turbo 360

Screenshots

The Standard4 screens
UGFM4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: UGFM at none against The Standard's 2. UGFM also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. The Standard sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. UGFM asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Standard ships an update every 4 months, UGFM monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences Β· 4 level
The Standard versus UGFM: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe StandardUGFM
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews18.2% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsMonthly β€” better
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS17.015.1 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size59 MB46 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperRural Press Pty LtdTurbo Productions PTY LTD

In-app purchases

2 purchases

The Standard

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$12.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$129.991 Year
None

UGFM

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Standard free?
The Standard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is UGFM free?
UGFM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do The Standard or UGFM have ads?
The Standard shows ads; UGFM does not.
Which is updated more often, The Standard or UGFM?
The Standard ships an update every 4 months, and UGFM monthly. Most recently, The Standard was updated on October 11, 2026 and UGFM on October 13, 2026.

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