# WBRZ.com vs NOLA.com

The clearest difference is review sentiment: NOLA.com at 63% against WBRZ.com's 18%. NOLA.com also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.5) and ratings volume (13K vs 99). WBRZ.com's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NOLA.com sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. WBRZ.com asks for nothing beyond the download.

NOLA.com holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NOLA.com has 13K ratings behind it against 99, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 18% of WBRZ.com's written reviews are positive against 63% of NOLA.com's.

WBRZ.com ships an update every 6 weeks, NOLA.com every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 5, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WBRZ.com | NOLA.com |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (99 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wbrzcom/id355596674/reviews) | **[4.6 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nolacom/id419878345/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 99 | **13K** |
| Positive reviews | 18.1% of reviews | **63.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #207 | **#55** |
| Size | 60 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Ruby Shore Software, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1472786955) | [Capital City Press, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/380734458) |

## What reviewers say

### WBRZ.com

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wbrzcom/id355596674)

**Currently charting:** #207 Top Free · News (US App Store)

Get the latest news, sports, and weather updates for Baton Rouge and Southeast Louisiana. Access breaking news, severe weather alerts, and on-demand content 24/7. Features include interactive weather maps and local sports coverage.

**Highlights:** Continuous news updates, On-demand news videos and weather forecasts, Interactive weather radar and maps, Local sports stories and scores, Breaking news alerts, Severe weather notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 📰 Always on the dime with news
- ❤️ National Anthem added
- 📺 Great job with HD antennas
- 🚀 Useful app, easy to navigate
- ✅ Works alright, better than alternatives

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🗑️ Garbage app, won't connect
- 😩 Too many ads interrupting
- 😫 Watch too many ads for news
- 🗣️ She speaks way too fast
- 💥 Keeps crashing when streaming

**Reported bugs**

- Won't connect to ROKU
- App keeps crashing when streaming to Google TV
- Live stream not reliable, often down for a week
- Works well on iPhone but not on Fire Stick
- Clicking on notification takes to main news screen instead of story

**Requested features**

- Select news, sport, and/or weather alerts
- Fix accessibility bugs for visually impaired users
- Enable multitasking
- Replace Video with Continuous News in toolbar
- Customize toolbar


### NOLA.com

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nolacom/id419878345)

**Currently charting:** #55 Top Grossing · News (US App Store)

Stay informed with 24/7 local news, sports, and weather updates. Access the daily e-edition newspaper and receive breaking news alerts. Easily share stories and favorite content for later.

**Highlights:** 24/7 news updates, Daily e-edition newspaper, Breaking news alerts, Local sports coverage, Share content on social media, Favorite stories

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Annual subscription | $149.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Excellent local news coverage
- 📰 Convenient digital format
- 🌆 Keeps readers connected to New Orleans
- 👍 Easy to navigate app
- 🗞️ Comprehensive and timely reporting

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paywall restricts access to content
- 🔍 Lack of search functionality
- 🙄 Biased or one-sided reporting
- 📢 Excessive advertisements
- 🤔 Confusing or unintuitive layout

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes
- Outdated or stale content
- Login issues and frequent sign-in prompts
- Compatibility problems on older devices

**Requested features**

- Add search feature
- Improve navigation and organization
- Offer more free content
- Provide a night mode option
- Enhance article formatting and readability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WBRZ.com free?

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

### Is NOLA.com free?

NOLA.com is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, WBRZ.com or NOLA.com?

NOLA.com is rated higher. WBRZ.com averages 3.5 out of 5 from 99 ratings, while NOLA.com averages 4.6 from 13K ratings.

### Do WBRZ.com or NOLA.com have ads?

NOLA.com shows ads; WBRZ.com does not.

### Which is updated more often, WBRZ.com or NOLA.com?

WBRZ.com ships an update every 6 weeks, and NOLA.com every 2 months. Most recently, WBRZ.com was updated on September 5, 2026 and NOLA.com on September 27, 2026.

### Which is more popular, WBRZ.com or NOLA.com?

WBRZ.com currently peaks at #207 in the App Store charts, and NOLA.com at #55. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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