LAist vs e
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
e
Access a comprehensive collection of art-related content, including journal issues, reviews, essays, and event announcements. Discover and save art events worldwide, read articles offline, and share content with others.
- Full journal issues
- Art reviews and essays
- Event and exhibition listings
- Offline reading
- Search exhibitions and artists
- Save favorite content
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The e-flux app for iPhone and iPad includes content from across our publishing network: full issues of the e-flux journal, art-agenda reviews, essays on architecture, podcasts, and carefully-selected announcements for key events at museums, biennials, galleries, and art schools worldwide (and near you). – Search exhibitions, museums, artists, and curators – View current and future exhibitions and events by location – Save your favorite announcements, reviews, and essays – Read content offline wherever you are – Share articles with friends – Listen to podcast episodes in your preferred podcast player Be sure to let us know of any bugs or issues you may encounter by sending us an email at app@e-flux.com !
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: LAist at 4.3 against e's 2.7. LAist also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (651 vs 35). 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.
LAist holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LAist has 651 ratings behind it against 35, 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 15% of e's.
LAist ships an update monthly, e every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | LAist | e |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (651 ratings) — better | 2.7 (35 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 30.0% of reviews — better | 14.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 651 — better | 35 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Southern California Public Radio | e-flux |
Customer experience
LAist
e
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
e
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
LAist
No in-app purchases
e
No in-app purchases
