# LAist vs e

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | LAist | e |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (651 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/laist/id293825085/reviews)** | [2.7 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/e-flux/id528983893/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **651** | 35 |
| Positive reviews | **30.0% of reviews** | 14.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 39 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Southern California Public Radio](https://appshunter.io/developer/293825088) | [e-flux](https://appshunter.io/developer/528983896) |

## What reviewers say

### LAist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/laist/id293825085)

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.

**Highlights:** Live radio streaming, On-demand program archives, Daily news headlines, Breaking news alerts, Sleep timer and alarm clock, Story sharing

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Reliable source of news
- 👍 Vital app for news
- 👍 Fantastic
- 👍 Reliable and unbiased

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and unstable
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Glitchy performance issues
- 🐛 Carplay not working properly
- 🐛 Ads disrupt the listening experience

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- Add rewind and fast-forward functionality
- Improve CarPlay integration
- Implement a sleep timer
- Enhance podcast playback controls
- Improve organization and discoverability of content


### e

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/e-flux/id528983893)

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.

**Highlights:** Full journal issues, Art reviews and essays, Event and exhibition listings, Offline reading, Search exhibitions and artists, Save favorite content

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LAist free?

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

### Is e free?

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

### Which has better reviews, LAist or e?

LAist is rated higher. LAist averages 4.3 out of 5 from 651 ratings, while e averages 2.7 from 35 ratings.

### Do LAist or e have ads?

Neither LAist nor e shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LAist or e?

LAist ships an update monthly, and e every 3 months. Most recently, LAist was updated on October 24, 2026 and e on October 24, 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.*