LAist vs ILWU 13
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
ILWU 13
This official union app connects members with their local. Stay updated on events, access workplace rights information, and download important contracts.
- Connect with union
- Stay updated on events
- Learn workplace rights
- Download contracts
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ILWU 13 is the official mobile application of the ILWU Local 13. It provides ILWU 13 members with a tool to connect with their union and stay on top of major events, learn about their rights in the workplace, download their contracts, and more.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: LAist at 4.3 against ILWU 13's 2.7. LAist also leads on ratings volume (660 vs 9) and device support (3 vs 1). ILWU 13's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs monthly). On price, review sentiment, 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 holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LAist has 660 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 30% of LAist's written reviews are positive against 33% of ILWU 13's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
LAist ships an update monthly, ILWU 13 every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LAist | ILWU 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (660 ratings) — better | 2.7 (9 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 30.0% of reviews | 33.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 660 — better | 9 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Southern California Public Radio | Prometheus Labor Communications, Inc. |
Customer experience
LAist
ILWU 13
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
ILWU 13
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
LAist
No in-app purchases
ILWU 13
No in-app purchases
