# Newsday vs LI Wave

The clearest difference is rating: LI Wave at 5.0 against Newsday's 4.5. LI Wave also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). Newsday's advantage is ratings volume (18K vs 1) and chart position (#40 vs unranked). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Newsday sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. LI Wave asks for nothing beyond the download.

LI Wave holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Newsday has 18K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Newsday ships an update every 2 months, LI Wave every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Newsday | LI Wave |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/newsday/id358571317/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/li-wave/id6804664225/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **18K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 44.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#40** | — |
| Size | 183 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Newsday LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/358571321) | [Wave Agency](https://appshunter.io/developer/1669342091) |

## What reviewers say

### Newsday

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/newsday/id358571317)

**Currently charting:** #40 Top Grossing · Magazines & Newspapers, #54 Top Grossing · News, #121 Top Free · Magazines & Newspapers (US App Store)

Access comprehensive 24/7 local news coverage for Long Island. Features include customizable alerts, interactive crosswords, offline reading, and personalized news sections. Stay informed with award-winning videos and documentaries.

**Highlights:** Customizable news alerts, Interactive digital crossword puzzles, Offline article reading, Video and documentary streaming, Personalized news section navigation, Interactive weather map, Sports scores and stats

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Newsday | $14.99 | per month |
| Newsday Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Newsday Monthly | $29.99 | per month |
| Newsday Annual | $149.99 | per year |
| Single Edition | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 📰 Excellent local news coverage
- 🗞️ Comprehensive reporting on Long Island events
- 🏆 Award-winning journalism
- 🔍 In-depth investigative stories
- 💻 Convenient digital access

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Restrictive paywall
- 🔄 Outdated or slow to update news
- 📱 Buggy and unreliable mobile app
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and search for content
- 📢 Perceived political bias in reporting

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes
- Login issues and lost subscription access
- Inconsistent article loading and display
- Rotation and layout problems on mobile devices
- Outdated content and missing updates

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Improved search functionality
- Ability to save articles for offline reading
- Integration with other news sources
- Better notification system for breaking news


### LI Wave

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/li-wave/id6804664225)

This app delivers local news and lifestyle content for Nassau and Suffolk counties. Discover dining options, new developments, and weekend activities. It focuses on health, wealth, and lifestyle for residents.

**Highlights:** Local news updates, Dining recommendations, New development information, Weekend activity suggestions, Health and wealth news

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Newsday free?

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

### Is LI Wave free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Newsday or LI Wave?

LI Wave is rated higher. Newsday averages 4.5 out of 5 from 18K ratings, while LI Wave averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Newsday or LI Wave have ads?

Newsday shows ads; LI Wave does not.

### Which is updated more often, Newsday or LI Wave?

Newsday ships an update every 2 months, and LI Wave every 2 days. Most recently, Newsday was updated on November 3, 2026 and LI Wave on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*