LAist vs UFLAC Mobile App
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
UFLAC Mobile App
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UFLAC Mobile App allows United Firefighters of Los Angeles City (UFLAC) to: View and update their profiles Receive instant alerts for posted bulletins, news, updates, meetings recaps, forums responses, and all other important announcement from your UFLAC Access Members Documents, MOU, ByLaws, 5020 and Exposure Reports Contact the UFLAC’s Executive Board, Benefits Trust Trustees, EMS Committee, Benefits, Fire Foundation Board, Health & Wellness professionals and resources, search and connect with Peer Support members Vote, fill-out surveys, submit the forms, apply for scholarships and events like FishOff and Golf Tournaments, donate to foundation in support of different causes List your skills and locate other firefighters with trade skills through “Hire One Of Our Own” feature Access and post questions in Q&A UFLAC Forums (General Questions, Workers Compensation Issues/Concerns, Payroll Issues/Concerns, Staffing Issues/Concerns, Health & Safety, etc.) Access your UFLAC Benefits Site and current Benefits and Open Enrollment information Place orders and process payments for UFLAC Swag items (t-shirts, hats, coins, retirement gifts, etc.)
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: LAist at 3 against UFLAC Mobile App's 1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 ships an update monthly, UFLAC Mobile App fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LAist | UFLAC Mobile App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (634 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 30.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 634 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Southern California Public Radio | Velarium, LLC |
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
UFLAC Mobile App
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
LAist
No in-app purchases
UFLAC Mobile App
No in-app purchases








