Comparison

LA Times vs Snopes

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, breaking news, and in-depth coverage of California and global events. Browse digital content or the eNewspaper, save articles, and watch exclusive videos. Stay informed with curated news feeds and push notifications.

Highlights
  • Award-winning journalism
  • Breaking news alerts
  • Digital content browsing
  • eNewspaper access
  • Save articles to 'My Library'
  • Exclusive video content
Features
Read full description

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

Snopes

Verify the truthfulness of information with this app. Search extensive archives, read the latest fact checks, and play games to test your ability to spot misinformation. Save articles and customize your reading experience.

Highlights
  • Search archives
  • FactBot for topic inquiries
  • Read latest fact checks
  • Save articles to reading list
  • Fact-checking games
  • NightVision mode
Features
Read full description

After more than 30 years of fact checking misinformation, Snopes finally has an app. When you aren't sure if something is true or false, launch our app and Snopes it. - Search our massive archives or use FactBot to ask about a topic - Read latest fact checks and investigations - Save articles in your reading list - Solve the new Snopes' Crossword puzzle - Try your hand at our true/false game to see if you can spot misinformation - Option to show fact check ratings next to articles when browsing - Use NightVision to make it easier on your eyes (option to automatically enable at night) Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

LA Times4 screens
Snopes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Snopes at 71% against LA Times's 29%. Snopes also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ads (none vs shown). LA Times's advantage is ratings volume (20K vs 826). On price, in-app purchases, chart position 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 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Snopes sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Snopes holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LA Times has 20K ratings behind it against 826, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of LA Times's written reviews are positive against 71% of Snopes's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LA Times ships an update every 4 weeks, Snopes every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
LA Times versus Snopes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLA TimesSnopes
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (20K ratings)4.8 (826 ratings) — better
Positive reviews29.1% of reviews71.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings20K — better826
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#16 — better#44
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB43 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperLos Angeles Times Communications LLCSnopes, Inc.

Customer experience

LA Times

All ratings19,569 ratings
Positive90.8%
Neutral3.7%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews127 reviews
Positive29.1%
Neutral10.2%
Negative60.6%

Snopes

All ratings826 ratings
Positive95.5%
Neutral1.9%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%

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

Snopes

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

LA Times

Subscriptions5
  • Stage News App Only$4.991 Month
  • News App Only$4.991 Month
  • Unlimited Digital Access3 Months trial$5.991 Month
Show 2 more
  • Unlimited Access - Stage App$7.991 Month
  • Unlimited Digital Access1 Month trial$15.991 Month
One-time2
  • Jonathan Gold's 101 List$2.99
  • Jonathan Gold's 101 List for 2016$2.99
10 purchases

Snopes

Subscriptions10
  • Monthly Ad-Free Subscription$4.991 Month
  • Monthly Ad-Free Subscription$9.991 Month
  • Monthly Ad-Free Subscription$11.991 Month
Show 7 more
  • Monthly Ad-Free Subscription$14.991 Month
  • Monthly Ad-Free Subscription$24.991 Month
  • Yearly Ad-Free Subscription$49.991 Year
  • Yearly Ad-Free Subscription$59.991 Year
  • Yearly Ad-Free Subscription$79.991 Year
  • Yearly Ad-Free Subscription$99.991 Year
  • Yearly Ad-Free Subscription$199.991 Year

Questions

Is LA Times free?
LA Times is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Snopes free?
Snopes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, LA Times or Snopes?
Snopes is rated higher. LA Times averages 4.6 out of 5 from 20K ratings, while Snopes averages 4.8 from 826 ratings.
Do LA Times or Snopes have ads?
LA Times shows ads; Snopes does not.
Which is updated more often, LA Times or Snopes?
LA Times ships an update every 4 weeks, and Snopes every 5 days. Most recently, LA Times was updated on October 25, 2026 and Snopes on October 24, 2026.
Which is more popular, LA Times or Snopes?
LA Times currently peaks at #16 in the App Store charts, and Snopes at #44. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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