LAist vs LB 908
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
LAist
Access Southern California's premier news source for NPR broadcasts, local headlines, and podcasts. Stream live radio, catch up on on-demand programs, and receive breaking news alerts. Stay informed with comprehensive coverage from LAist.com.
- Live radio streaming
- On-demand program archives
- Daily news headlines
- Breaking news alerts
- Sleep timer and alarm clock
- Story sharing
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Welcome to the new (and improved) LAist app! Stay connected with Southern California’s go-to source for NPR news, local headlines, and podcasts. The LAist app allows you to listen to the live broadcast stream of LAist 89.3, get the latest headlines and in-depth coverage from LAist.com, and stay informed with breaking news alerts and program updates. Live Streaming • Take LAist on the go with digital streaming-no radio signal required. • Explore the program schedule for LAist 89.3. On-Demand • Catch up with the LA Report updated twice daily with essential headlines. Access to all LAist 89.3 program archives. • DVR-like controls. Pause, rewind and fast forward on-demand programs with ease. • Browse and select individual stories and episodes to listen to at your convenience. LAist.com Headlines • Get the latest headlines and news updates from LAist.com. • Get push alerts for breaking news, stories you may have missed, and program schedule changes. • Share stories easily from within the app. Additional features • Built-in Sleep Timer and Alarm Clock allow you to go to sleep and wake up to your favorite station. Please support LAist by becoming a member today! https://laist.com/give
LB 908
Discover everything happening in Long Beach with this comprehensive content hub. Find local businesses, news updates, event calendars, and exclusive articles and videos. It aims to bring the city's happenings directly to your fingertips.
- Local news and articles
- Daily videos and online shows
- Event calendar
- Local business search engine
- Coupons and offers
- Business profiles with contact info
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The 908 App is your content hub for everything Long Beach. Feature articles, daily videos, online shows, news updates, a calendar of events, coupons, and more are on The 908 App. Looking for a local business? Try The 908 App’s comprehensive local search engine. The first of its kind, find high quality profiles, contact info, and ever-updating content on thousands of businesses centered around East Long Beach! The 908 App was created with the goal of bringing everything happening in the city of Long Beach to your fingertips. Let us know how we can improve your user experience! And remember, Life is is Great in the 908!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: LB 908 at 100% against LAist's 30%. LB 908 also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and update cadence (every 10 days vs monthly). LAist's advantage is ratings volume (634 vs 19). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
LB 908 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LAist has 634 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of LAist's written reviews are positive against 100% of LB 908's.
LAist ships an update monthly, LB 908 every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LAist | LB 908 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (634 ratings) | 5.0 (19 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 30.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 634 — better | 19 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 57 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Southern California Public Radio | Long Beach 908 Marketing Services, LLC |
Customer experience
LAist
LB 908
Bugs and requests
LAist
Reported bugs
5 issues- Podcasts not loading properly
- Live stream frequently drops out
- Playback issues when switching between apps
- Inconsistent behavior when pausing and resuming
- Sync issues between device and app
Requested features
7 requests- Add rewind and fast-forward functionality
- Improve CarPlay integration
- Implement a sleep timer
- Enhance podcast playback controls
- Improve organization and discoverability of content
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- Add a dark mode option
- Provide better support for older devices
LB 908
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
LAist
No in-app purchases
LB 908
No in-app purchases
