# LAist vs FieldTalk

The clearest difference is rating: FieldTalk at 5.0 against LAist's 4.3. LAist's advantage is ratings volume (652 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

FieldTalk holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LAist has 652 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LAist | FieldTalk |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (652 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/laist/id293825085/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fieldtalk/id6475075887/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **652** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 30.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 39 MB | 386 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Southern California Public Radio](https://appshunter.io/developer/293825088) | [Gilbert Bita](https://appshunter.io/developer/1723295312) |

## 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


### FieldTalk

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fieldtalk/id6475075887)

This app allows users to express their passion for football by progressing through various roles, from player to editor. Explore opportunities and begin a journey of growth within the soccer community.

**Highlights:** Progress from rookie to experienced roles, Become a writer, editor, or moderator, Express football enthusiasm, Explore community opportunities, Soccer player development

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LAist free?

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

### Is FieldTalk free?

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

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

FieldTalk is rated higher. LAist averages 4.3 out of 5 from 652 ratings, while FieldTalk averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do LAist or FieldTalk have ads?

Neither LAist nor FieldTalk shows ads.

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

LAist ships an update monthly, and FieldTalk monthly. Most recently, LAist was updated on October 23, 2026 and FieldTalk on October 12, 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.*