# WBRZ.com vs The Advocate

The clearest difference is rating: The Advocate at 4.5 against WBRZ.com's 3.5. The Advocate also leads on review sentiment (47% vs 18%) and ratings volume (5.1K vs 99). WBRZ.com's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, chart position and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

The Advocate holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Advocate has 5.1K 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 47% of The Advocate's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 5, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WBRZ.com | The Advocate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (99 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wbrzcom/id355596674/reviews) | **[4.5 (5.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-advocate/id526419462/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 99 | **5.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 18.1% of reviews | **47.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #207 | **#160** |
| 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


### The Advocate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-advocate/id526419462)

**Currently charting:** #160 Top Grossing · News (US App Store)

Stay informed with 24/7 news updates and a daily e-edition. Get breaking headlines, local coverage, and sports news for south Louisiana. Share articles and customize your reading experience.

**Highlights:** 24/7 news updates, Daily e-edition access, Breaking headline alerts, Baton Rouge & New Orleans coverage, Sports news (LSU, Saints), Article sharing, Search functionality

**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**

- 🚀 Quick reporting on news
- 👍 Excellent news articles and sports reports
- 👍 Balanced reporting
- 👍 Easy to read on mobile devices
- 👍 Entire paper available digitally

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and bugs
- 🔒 Constant password changes required
- 💰 Paywall and subscription required
- 👎 Difficult navigation and poor user interface
- 👎 Intrusive ads and pop-ups

**Reported bugs**

- App not loading properly
- E-edition not functioning as expected
- Inability to access certain content

**Requested features**

- Ability to print individual articles and puzzles
- Easier navigation between sections
- Customizable text size and layout
- Offline reading mode
- Improved performance and stability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WBRZ.com free?

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

### Is The Advocate free?

The Advocate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, WBRZ.com or The Advocate?

The Advocate is rated higher. WBRZ.com averages 3.5 out of 5 from 99 ratings, while The Advocate averages 4.5 from 5.1K ratings.

### Do WBRZ.com or The Advocate have ads?

The Advocate shows ads; WBRZ.com does not.

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

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

### Which is more popular, WBRZ.com or The Advocate?

WBRZ.com currently peaks at #207 in the App Store charts, and The Advocate at #160. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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