i45NOW vs S.T.R.A.N.D
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
i45NOW
This app delivers hyper-local news and social content for communities in the Texas Galveston Bay area. Users can access free news updates and subscribe for exclusive content, discounts, and member-only deals.
- Hyper-local news updates
- Community-focused social content
- Exclusive subscriber content
- Member-only discounts and deals
- Subscription for premium features
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i45NOW Channel is the home for i45NOW, the most viewed media outlet in the Galveston Bay area of Texas It offers hyper-local and timely news for Galveston, League City, Webster, Texas City, Kemah, Dickinson, Nassau Bay, Santa Fe, Friendswood, Pearland, Manvel, Alvin, and the surrounding communities of the Texas Galveston Bay region. Users of the free app may also subscribe to i45NOW+ for added features, exclusive content, discounts, and i45NOW+ members-only deals. PRICING INFORMATION This i45NOW app is FREE To become a member of i45NOW+, the subscription is $1.99/annual to access. For terms and conditions, please visit https://i45.disciplemedia.com/onboarding_documents.
S.T.R.A.N.D
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: S.T.R.A.N.D at none against i45NOW's 1. S.T.R.A.N.D also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs monthly) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 18.0). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. i45NOW sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per year. S.T.R.A.N.D asks for nothing beyond the download.
i45NOW ships an update monthly, S.T.R.A.N.D every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | i45NOW | S.T.R.A.N.D |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (138 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 138 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 13.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 80 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Aulds Media Holdings, LLC | SOCAI |
In-app purchases
i45NOW
- Yearly Subscription3 Days trial$1.991 Year
S.T.R.A.N.D
No in-app purchases
