# אפליקציית החדשות של ישראל N12 vs V1

The clearest difference is rating: V1 at 4.2 against אפליקציית החדשות של ישראל N12's 2.2. V1 also leads on review sentiment (40% vs 14%). אפליקציית החדשות של ישראל N12's advantage is ratings volume (683 vs 24). 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.

V1 holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: אפליקציית החדשות של ישראל N12 has 683 ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of אפליקציית החדשות של ישראל N12's written reviews are positive against 40% of V1's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | אפליקציית החדשות של ישראל N12 | V1 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.2 (683 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/n12/id333211486/reviews) | **[4.2 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/v1/id6475302142/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **683** | 24 |
| Positive reviews | 14.0% of reviews | **40.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Size | 44 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Channel 2 News](https://appshunter.io/developer/333211489) | [Keshet Broadcasting Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/340173263) |

## What reviewers say

### אפליקציית החדשות של ישראל N12

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/n12/id333211486)

Stay updated with breaking news and in-depth analysis from Israel's leading journalists. Enjoy live broadcasts, exclusive reporter chats, and customizable news feeds covering politics, economy, sports, and more.

**Highlights:** Live news broadcasts, Reporter chat with real-time updates, Customizable news feeds, Watch news programs and clips, Adjustable font size, Search by topic

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and smooth app
- 👍 Great news source
- 💡 Reporters chat feature

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🔍 Buggy and unstable
- 📺 Too many ads that disrupt user experience
- 🔍 Poor navigation and usability
- 🔍 Lack of landscape mode on iPad

**Reported bugs**

- Ads that cannot be closed
- Videos not playing or loading
- App crashing on launch or during use
- Navigation issues and content disappearing

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Improved video playback stability
- Reduce frequency and intrusiveness of ads
- Better navigation and user experience
- Support for landscape mode on iPad


### V1

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/v1/id6475302142)

Stay updated with fast-paced news delivered through short, engaging videos. Explore a variety of topics from politics to entertainment, featuring original content and popular personalities.

**Highlights:** Short video news format, Innovative home page and news feed, Covers politics, sports, food, celebrities, fashion, entertainment, Original content series, Features popular TV personalities, REELS and NEWS flash video formats

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is אפליקציית החדשות של ישראל N12 free?

אפליקציית החדשות של ישראל N12 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is V1 free?

V1 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, אפליקציית החדשות של ישראל N12 or V1?

V1 is rated higher. אפליקציית החדשות של ישראל N12 averages 2.2 out of 5 from 683 ratings, while V1 averages 4.2 from 24 ratings.

### Do אפליקציית החדשות של ישראל N12 or V1 have ads?

Both אפליקציית החדשות של ישראל N12 and V1 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, אפליקציית החדשות של ישראל N12 or V1?

אפליקציית החדשות של ישראל N12 ships an update every 3 weeks, and V1 every 3 weeks. Most recently, אפליקציית החדשות של ישראל N12 was updated on September 25, 2026 and V1 on September 21, 2026.

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