# La Crosse Tribune vs The Eagle BCS

The clearest difference is rating: The Eagle BCS at 4.3 against La Crosse Tribune's 3.0. The Eagle BCS also leads on review sentiment (42% vs 19%) and ratings volume (229 vs 66). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. La Crosse Tribune sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $27.99 per month and The Eagle BCS sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $25.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

The Eagle BCS holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 66 and 229 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 19% of La Crosse Tribune's written reviews are positive against 42% of The Eagle BCS's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | La Crosse Tribune | The Eagle BCS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (66 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/la-crosse-tribune/id366562516/reviews) | **[4.3 (229 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-eagle-bcs/id624453752/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 66 | **229** |
| Positive reviews | 18.5% of reviews | **42.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 103 MB | 104 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Lee Enterprises](https://appshunter.io/developer/366562520) | [BH Media Group](https://appshunter.io/developer/663389623) |

## What reviewers say

### La Crosse Tribune

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/la-crosse-tribune/id366562516)

Access local news, sports, and community stories with in-depth reporting and exclusive content. Enjoy personalized news feeds, audio versions of articles, and weather updates. Subscribers can opt for an ad-free premium experience.

**Highlights:** Personalized local news topics, Breaking news alerts, Audio versions of articles, Exclusive commentary and photography, 10-day weather forecasts, Ad-free premium option

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscriptions | $27.99 | per month |
| Subscriptions | $40.99 | per month |
| Subscriptions | $44.99 | per month |
| Subscriptions | $50.00 | per year |
| Subscriptions | $269.99 | per year |
| Subscriptions | $329.99 | per year |
| Subscriptions | $364.99 | per year |


### The Eagle BCS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-eagle-bcs/id624453752)

Access local news, sports, and community stories with in-depth reporting. Enjoy exclusive commentary, photography, and podcasts. Subscribers can upgrade to a premium ad-free experience.

**Highlights:** Personalized news topics, Customizable alerts, Easy navigation, Exclusive commentary and photography, Podcasts, Ad-free premium option, Listen to articles

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscriptions | $25.99 | per month |
| Subscriptions | $38.99 | per month |
| Subscriptions | $42.99 | per month |
| Subscriptions | $50.00 | per year |
| Subscriptions | $249.99 | per year |
| Subscriptions | $314.99 | per year |
| Subscriptions | $349.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good local news coverage
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 👍 Great for Aggies
- 👍 Quick access to news
- 👍 Well-designed format

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😞 Push notifications cost money
- 😞 New format is terrible/confusing
- 😞 App is slow to boot up
- 😞 Ads are annoying/intrusive
- 😞 Sliding ads are horrible

**Reported bugs**

- Push notifications cost money
- E-edition no longer works properly
- Page to page selection is slow or doesn't work
- Puzzle pages no longer allow stylus/Apple Pencil use
- App doesn't respond or locks up

**Requested features**

- Make push notifications free
- Add a back button for obits
- Allow stylus/Apple Pencil use on puzzle pages
- Improve e-edition functionality
- Fix slow or non-working page selection


## Frequently asked questions

### Is La Crosse Tribune free?

La Crosse Tribune is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is The Eagle BCS free?

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

### Which has better reviews, La Crosse Tribune or The Eagle BCS?

The Eagle BCS is rated higher. La Crosse Tribune averages 3.0 out of 5 from 66 ratings, while The Eagle BCS averages 4.3 from 229 ratings.

### Do La Crosse Tribune or The Eagle BCS have ads?

Both La Crosse Tribune and The Eagle BCS show ads.

### Which is updated more often, La Crosse Tribune or The Eagle BCS?

La Crosse Tribune ships an update every 2 months, and The Eagle BCS every 2 months. Most recently, La Crosse Tribune was updated on October 16, 2026 and The Eagle BCS on October 24, 2026.

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