Comparison

LA Times vs Domus

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

LA Times

Access award-winning journalism covering Southern California and the world. Browse digital content or the eNewspaper, save articles, and watch exclusive videos. Stay informed with breaking news and in-depth reporting.

Highlights
  • Breaking news alerts
  • Digital content browsing
  • eNewspaper access
  • Save articles to 'My Library'
  • Exclusive video section
  • Easy content sharing
Features
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Get the trustworthy news you need everywhere you go with the Los Angeles Times app. Receive instant access to our award-winning journalism, breaking news, politics, the best in food, entertainment, events and more for Southern California and the world. Updated with a new design, the L.A. Times app gives you the option of browsing our digital content or paging through the eNewspaper. Our content includes in-depth coverage of Los Angeles, California and the West; exclusive narrative storytelling such as “Column One”; revitalized reporting on the latest in food and dining; a unique take on politics and the 2020 campaign; comprehensive coverage of the arts, pop culture and the entertainment industry; on and off-season reporting on L.A.’s home teams and major sports events. New tools include “My Library,” to save your own reading list, and a video section to access the latest short documentaries and other videos. Download the iOS app to experience our new digital publishing platform. APP FEATURES: • Top News: Scan a curated feed of the most important news as it happens • Push notifications: Get the latest news from our newsroom as soon as stories break • eNewspaper experience: Download today’s issue for offline reading and browse archives of past issues • Video section: Enjoy exclusive video • My Library: View saved stories and view your recent activity • Share content easily with Twitter, Facebook, or email SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS: • If you’re a current digital subscriber, sign in with your email address and password to get unlimited access to the app’s content. • Non-subscribers, download the app a select number of stories stories each month. For full access, try a free month of Unlimited Digital Access to the app, the L.A. Times website, and our eNewspaper; then it's only $15.99 a month. Make sure to create a registration while in the app so you'll be able to log in to the website and eNewspaper when you visit them in web browsers. • Your subscription automatically renews each month unless auto-renew is turned off within your Account Settings at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. • Your iTunes account will be charged $15.99 for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. • No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. • Subscriptions may be managed by the user by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable • You can read our Privacy Policy here: https://www.latimes.com/privacy-policy • You can read our Terms of Service here: https://www.latimes.com/terms-of-service • CA Notice of Collection - https://www.latimes.com/privacy-policy#california-notice-of-collection • Do Not Sell My Info - https://membership.latimes.com/privacy-settings • Questions about your subscription, including adding or removing access to the L.A. Times website from your app access, can be directed to Customer Service: 213-347-5300. TECHNICAL HELP AND ASSISTANCE: If you ever have questions about how the app works, want to provide helpful feedback, or experience crashes or freezes after installing an update, please contact us at mobile@latimes.com. A quick email to our support team helps our developers identify and resolve issues faster. We work hard to make sure you have the best experience using our app.

About

Domus

Access the latest and past issues of a renowned architecture and design magazine on your tablet, smartphone, or desktop. Enjoy offline reading with stunning visuals and easy navigation. Offers various subscription options and single issue purchases.

Highlights
  • Digital magazine access
  • Offline reading
  • Stunning photography
  • Access to past issues
  • Multi-device compatibility
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Each month, Domus iPad features all the contents of the printed edition of one of the most authoritative architecture and design magazine, founded by Gio Ponti in 1928. Domus Digital Edition offers the great advantage of being viewable on your tablet, smartphone and desktop. Domus Digital Edition features include: - easy and immediate consultation - full offline reading of all the contents - stunning pictures and photography - guaranteed access to all past issues previously downloaded Domus Digital Edition is free for subscribers to the print edition. If you are a subscriber to the digital edition, or if you have purchased any digital issues of the magazine, please log on, go to Subscribers and select the Restore in-app purchases function. This will allow you to access your previous purchases. Domus Digital Edition offers also three recurring subscriptions: - 1 months subscription at 6,99 €; - 3 months subscription at 14,99 €; - 1 year subscription at 42,99 €; - single issue at 6,99 €. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase Terms & conditions - http://www.edidomus.it/testoCopyRight.htm Privacy - https://www.domusweb.it/en/disclaimer.html

Screenshots

LA Times4 screens
Domus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Domus at 84% against LA Times's 29%. Domus also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). LA Times's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.1) and ratings volume (20K vs 11). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. LA Times sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Domus sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LA Times holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LA Times has 20K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 29% of LA Times's written reviews are positive against 84% of Domus's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LA Times ships an update every 3 weeks, Domus every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
LA Times versus Domus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLA TimesDomus
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (20K ratings) — better4.1 (11 ratings)
Positive reviews29.1% of reviews84.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings20K — better11
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#18 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB85 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperLos Angeles Times Communications LLCEditoriale Domus SpA

Customer experience

LA Times

All ratings19,564 ratings
Positive90.8%
Neutral3.7%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews127 reviews
Positive29.1%
Neutral10.2%
Negative60.6%

Domus

All ratings11 ratings
Positive81.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative18.2%
Written reviews103 reviews
Positive84.5%
Neutral5.8%
Negative9.7%

Bugs and requests

LA Times

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Images not loading properly
  • Frequent crashes and freezes
  • Paywall issues preventing access to content
  • Sync problems between app and website

Requested features

5 requests
  • Customizable news feed and section ordering
  • Offline reading mode
  • Better integration with subscription accounts
  • Improved article navigation and scrolling
  • Accessibility features for visually impaired users

Domus

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

LA Times

Subscriptions3
  • News App Only$4.991 Month
  • Unlimited Digital Access3 Months trial$5.991 Month
  • Unlimited Digital Access1 Month trial$15.991 Month
10 purchases

Domus

Subscriptions3
  • Domus$5.491 Month
  • Domus (3 issues)$13.493 Months
  • Domus (11 issues)$39.991 Year
One-time7
  • Domus 965EN$5.99
  • Domus 982 July 2014$5.99
  • Domus 984 September 2014$5.99
Show 4 more
  • Domus 987 December 2014$5.99
  • Domus, March 2016$5.99
  • Domus, July 2016$5.99
  • Domus, January 2017$5.99

Questions

Is LA Times free?
LA Times is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Domus free?
Domus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, LA Times or Domus?
LA Times is rated higher. LA Times averages 4.6 out of 5 from 20K ratings, while Domus averages 4.1 from 11 ratings.
Do LA Times or Domus have ads?
LA Times shows ads; Domus does not.
Which is updated more often, LA Times or Domus?
LA Times ships an update every 3 weeks, and Domus every 2 months. Most recently, LA Times was updated on November 9, 2026 and Domus on November 6, 2026.

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