# NOS Teletekst vs De Telegraaf

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NOS Teletekst at none against De Telegraaf's 2. NOS Teletekst also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). De Telegraaf's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (153 vs 11). On price, rating, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. De Telegraaf sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. NOS Teletekst asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.9 for NOS Teletekst against 4.0 for De Telegraaf. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: De Telegraaf has 153 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 52% of NOS Teletekst's written reviews are positive against 47% of De Telegraaf's.

NOS Teletekst ships an update every 2 months, De Telegraaf every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NOS Teletekst | De Telegraaf |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nos-teletekst/id289246732/reviews) | **[4.0 (153 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/de-telegraaf/id385263418/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **153** |
| Positive reviews | **51.9% of reviews** | 47.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 8 MB | 184 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | +12 |
| Developer | [Nederlandse Omroep Stichting](https://appshunter.io/developer/316584000) | [De Telegraaf B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/385263421) |

## What reviewers say

### NOS Teletekst

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nos-teletekst/id289246732)

Get lightning-fast access to news, traffic information, weather, sports news, and sports results. Stay updated with comprehensive information at your fingertips.

**Highlights:** News updates, Traffic information, Weather forecasts, Sports news, Sports results

**In-app purchases:** none


### De Telegraaf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/de-telegraaf/id385263418)

Access breaking and latest news from De Telegraaf anytime, anywhere. Stay updated on national and international news, sports, entertainment, and finance. Enjoy features like easy navigation, breaking news alerts, and interactive article engagement.

**Highlights:** Breaking news notifications, Interactive article reading, Digital newspaper access, Adjustable font size, Article sharing, Fullscreen photo viewing, Video casting

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Access | $0.49 | per month |
| Single issue | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌍 Great for staying connected to Dutch news abroad
- 🚀 Fast app performance and quick loading
- 👍 User-friendly interface and easy navigation
- 📰 Good variety of news categories and sections
- 📸 Quality photos and visual presentation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Excessive paywall and premium content restrictions
- 🔍 Unclear distinction between free and paid articles
- 📺 Intrusive and excessive advertising
- 🎮 Aggressive ads redirecting to App Store
- 🎬 Auto-playing video ads with sound

**Reported bugs**

- App freezing and crashing frequently
- App not working after updates
- Excessive memory consumption
- Front page not loading properly
- Video playback issues and black screens

**Requested features**

- Ability to share videos from the app
- Better video loading for slower connections
- Option to customize news categories
- Dark mode option
- Photo zoom functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NOS Teletekst free?

NOS Teletekst is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is De Telegraaf free?

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

### Which has better reviews, NOS Teletekst or De Telegraaf?

De Telegraaf is rated higher. NOS Teletekst averages 3.9 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while De Telegraaf averages 4.0 from 153 ratings.

### Do NOS Teletekst or De Telegraaf have ads?

De Telegraaf shows ads; NOS Teletekst does not.

### Which is updated more often, NOS Teletekst or De Telegraaf?

NOS Teletekst ships an update every 2 months, and De Telegraaf every 3 weeks. Most recently, NOS Teletekst was updated on October 23, 2026 and De Telegraaf on October 29, 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.*