Comparison

Newslaundry vs FT Digital Edition

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

Head to head
About

Newslaundry

Access independent, reader-supported news through engaging formats like podcasts, documentaries, and in-depth reports. Enjoy an ad-free experience with features like offline saving and personalized notifications.

Highlights
  • Ad-free news consumption
  • In-depth media critique
  • Podcast player with advanced features
  • Subscriber-only stories and events
  • Save articles and podcasts for later
  • Personalized notifications
  • Dark mode
Features
Currently charting
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Newslaundry is a reader-supported, independent news media company. In an industry driven by corporate and government interests, we strongly believe in the need for an independent news model, and a free and accountable press. Through media critique, reportage, podcasts, documentaries, comics and animation, our stories bring you the latest in current affairs in innovative and engaging formats. Here are our core values: Ad-free: At Newslaundry, you get to bypass the digital clutter and go straight to the story. Focus on media: The media holds democracy to account, but what about the media itself? We believe news organisations should be accountable, including us. Our stories on the media are driven by that belief. Substance, not breaking: We believe in bringing our readers the stories behind the headlines, through thoughtfully-researched deep dives and ground reports. Community, not pageviews: Our community of subscribers is more than any metric. We have learned from their feedback and criticism and owe where we are today entirely to them. Transparency: Readers deserve transparency from their news sources. Here's what you can do on the app: Podcast player: Download, skip to chapters, playback speed, show notes, queue. Access your favorite Newslaundry podcasts with a host of features. In-app subscription: Subscribe and power our independent journalism on the app. Dark mode: Dark mode fans, we have you covered Paywall stories: Access all our subscriber-only stories and events, with a one-time login. Save for later: Save stories stories and podcast for later for offline or online Personalized notifications: You get to pick your notifications. Choose between a variety of shows, authors and sections. No ads: You know how it feel about ads so no ads, anywhere Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms of Services: https://www.newslaundry.com/terms-of-services Privacy Policy: https://www.newslaundry.com/privacy-payment-and-comment-policy

About

FT Digital Edition

Access the daily Financial Times newspaper delivered to your device. Enjoy exclusive digital magazines, translated articles, and a decade of archives. Listen to audio versions of top stories and read offline.

Highlights
  • Daily newspaper delivered to device
  • Exclusive digital magazines
  • Translated articles in 30+ languages
  • Browse 10 years of previous editions
  • Audio versions of top stories
  • Download for offline reading
  • Global editions and classic layout
Features
Currently charting
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Your daily Financial Times newspaper, delivered to your device when it goes to print. Now with search to quickly find and save articles across editions. WHAT MAKES IT DIFFERENT FROM THE FT APP • View global print editions editions in 3 reading modes • Editor-curated news in a classic newspaper layout • Exclusive digital access to FT magazines normally available only in print • Translate articles into 30+ languages • Access previous editions of the newspaper dating back 15 years APP FEATURES: • Search for and save articles across editions • Listen to articles with AI audio • Download editions to read offline • Set alerts to stay ahead of the day's news • Change the font size for easier reading EXCLUSIVE MAGAZINES INCLUDE: • HTSI (formerly ‘How To Spend It’): The FT's weekly, multi-award-winning luxury lifestyle magazine covering fashion, design, and the arts • FT Weekend Magazine: A supplement to the weekend edition of the Financial Times, featuring long-form journalism, investigations, photography, and international reporting • FT Wealth: Insights into wealth management and luxury living • The Art of Fashion: A special edition exploring the intersection of art and fashion • Business Education: Insights into executive education, MBA programs, and leadership development READING MODES • Headline view for quick browsing • Article view optimized for reading • Replica view to enjoy the full newspaper layout IS FT DIGITAL EDITION FOR YOU? Whether you're navigating global markets, exploring culture, or seeking fresh perspectives, the FT Digital Edition delivers expert, independent journalism you can trust. From Wall Street to Hong Kong, FT covers markets, politics, technology, climate policy, and industry-leading social research. Track economic shifts, follow business trends, and explore cultural movements with FT’s analysis and expertise. With reporting from over 50 countries, translation available in 30+ languages, and exclusive magazine content—including HTSI, FT Weekend Magazine, and FT Wealth—the FT Digital Edition is for those who think critically about the world. Whether you're planning your next trip to a cultural capital, deepening your understanding of global finance, or seeking fresh literary and lifestyle insights, stay engaged, informed, and inspired with FT. FINANCIAL TIMES ADVANTAGE: • Accurate, independent, and insightful journalism since 1888 • Unbiased reporting: expert commentary and analysis on business, politics, economics, finance, and more • Coverage across arts, real estate, fashion, food, books, technology, and beyond WHAT DOES IT COST? The FT Digital Edition offers comprehensive coverage and great value. Monthly pricing starts from $12.99, with discounts available for longer terms. Subscribe via the app or at https://www.ft.com/todaysnewspaper Terms and conditions apply. Read them at ft.com/terms We respect your privacy. Read our privacy policy at ft.com/privacy

Screenshots

Newslaundry4 screens
FT Digital Edition4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: FT Digital Edition at 2.9K against Newslaundry's 72. Newslaundry's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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. Newslaundry sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and FT Digital Edition sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $16.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Newslaundry against 4.8 for FT Digital Edition. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FT Digital Edition has 2.9K ratings behind it against 72, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 58% of Newslaundry's written reviews are positive against 63% of FT Digital Edition's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Newslaundry ships an update monthly, FT Digital Edition every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
Newslaundry versus FT Digital Edition: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNewslaundryFT Digital Edition
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (72 ratings)4.8 (2.9K ratings) — better
Positive reviews58.3% of reviews63.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings722.9K — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#141#128 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size98 MB47 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperNews Laundry Media Private LimitedFinancial Times Ltd.

Customer experience

Newslaundry

All ratings72 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral2.8%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews36 reviews
Positive58.3%
Neutral13.9%
Negative27.8%

FT Digital Edition

All ratings2,876 ratings
Positive96.0%
Neutral1.4%
Negative2.6%
Written reviews92 reviews
Positive63.0%
Neutral7.6%
Negative29.3%

Bugs and requests

Newslaundry

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

FT Digital Edition

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inability to log in and access the subscription
  • Rendering issues with hyphens and other special characters
  • Inconsistent behavior when switching between online and offline modes

Requested features

5 requests
  • Implement a full-screen mode for better reading experience
  • Add a dark mode option for comfortable reading
  • Improve the text-to-speech (audio) functionality to handle non-text elements better
  • Introduce a search feature to easily find articles and content
  • Enhance the offline reading capabilities to ensure consistent availability

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Newslaundry

Subscriptions3
  • NL-TNM Joint Monthly$14.991 Month
  • Disruptor Yearly Subscription$40.991 Year
  • NL-TNM Joint Yearly$149.991 Year
One-time8
  • Yogi Who Has It All - Soldier$10.99
  • The Yogi Who Has It All Bishop$27.99
  • Disruptor 1 Year Subscription$49.99
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  • The Yogi Who Has It All Knight$109.99
  • The Yogi Who Has It All - Rook$219.99
  • Bulldozing Image MP King/Queen$349.99
  • The Yogi Who Has It All - King$349.99
  • The Yogi Who Has It All - GM$599.99
2 purchases

FT Digital Edition

Subscriptions2
  • FT Digital Edition Monthly$16.991 Month
  • FT Digital Edition$45.003 Months

Questions

Is Newslaundry free?
Newslaundry is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FT Digital Edition free?
FT Digital Edition is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Newslaundry or FT Digital Edition?
FT Digital Edition is rated higher. Newslaundry averages 4.7 out of 5 from 72 ratings, while FT Digital Edition averages 4.8 from 2.9K ratings.
Do Newslaundry or FT Digital Edition have ads?
Neither Newslaundry nor FT Digital Edition shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Newslaundry or FT Digital Edition?
Newslaundry ships an update monthly, and FT Digital Edition every 3 weeks. Most recently, Newslaundry was updated on October 17, 2026 and FT Digital Edition on October 16, 2026.
Which is more popular, Newslaundry or FT Digital Edition?
Newslaundry currently peaks at #141 in the App Store charts, and FT Digital Edition at #128. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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