# LA Times vs Domus

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | LA Times | Domus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (20K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/la-times/id373238146/reviews)** | [4.1 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/domus/id556531557/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **20K** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 29.1% of reviews | **84.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#17** | — |
| Size | 37 MB | 85 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Los Angeles Times Communications LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1449774969) | [Editoriale Domus SpA](https://appshunter.io/developer/299629227) |

## What reviewers say

### LA Times

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/la-times/id373238146)

**Currently charting:** #17 Top Grossing · Magazines & Newspapers, #26 Top Grossing · News, #72 Top Free · Magazines & Newspapers, #125 Top Free · News (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| News App Only | $4.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Digital Access | $5.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Digital Access | $15.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth navigation
- 👍 Great UI design
- 🚀 Fast load times
- 💡 Useful features like traffic alerts
- 👍 Comprehensive local and national news coverage

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy search functionality
- 🔒 Subscription issues and paywall problems
- 🔋 Slow performance on older devices
- 👎 Outdated or irrelevant content
- 👎 Overwhelming with ads

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/domus/id556531557)

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Domus | $5.49 | per month |
| Domus (3 issues) | $13.49 | per 3 months |
| Domus (11 issues) | $39.99 | per year |
| Domus 965EN | $5.99 | one-time |
| Domus 982 July 2014 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Domus 984 September 2014 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Domus 987 December 2014 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Domus, March 2016 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Domus, July 2016 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Domus, January 2017 | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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