# LA Times vs Times

LA Times and Times both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 92% of Times's written reviews are positive against 29% of LA Times's. Times also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). LA Times's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (20K vs 34). On price, rating, ads 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. Times asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for LA Times against 4.7 for Times. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LA Times has 20K ratings behind it against 34, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 29% of LA Times's written reviews are positive against 92% of Times's.

LA Times ships an update every 3 weeks, Times every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LA Times | Times |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (20K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/la-times/id373238146/reviews) | **[4.7 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/times-standard-e-edition/id616110718/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **20K** | 34 |
| Positive reviews | 29.1% of reviews | **91.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#13** | — |
| Size | 38 MB | 128 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Los Angeles Times Communications LLC (US)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1449774969) | [MediaNews Group](https://appshunter.io/developer/364357227) |

## What reviewers say

### LA Times

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

**Currently charting:** #13 Top Grossing · Magazines & Newspapers, #24 Top Grossing · News, #60 Top Free · Magazines & Newspapers, #109 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


### Times

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/times-standard-e-edition/id616110718)

Access a digital replica of the daily print newspaper with a traditional sectional layout. This app offers a familiar news reading experience for those who prefer a classic feel.

**Highlights:** Digital replica of print newspaper, Traditional sectional layout, Familiar news reading experience, Exact digital replica

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LA Times free?

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

### Is Times free?

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

### Which has better reviews, LA Times or Times?

Times is rated higher. LA Times averages 4.6 out of 5 from 20K ratings, while Times averages 4.7 from 34 ratings.

### Do LA Times or Times have ads?

Both LA Times and Times show ads.

### Which is updated more often, LA Times or Times?

LA Times ships an update every 3 weeks, and Times every 6 months. Most recently, LA Times was updated on November 12, 2026 and Times on November 6, 2026.

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