# Times vs The Eagle BCS

The clearest difference is rating: The Eagle BCS at 4.3 against Times's 2.9. The Eagle BCS also leads on review sentiment (42% vs 24%) and ratings volume (229 vs 39). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Times sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $25.99 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 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Eagle BCS has 229 ratings behind it against 39, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 24% of Times'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 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Times | The Eagle BCS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/times-news-magicvalleycom/id375099832/reviews) | **[4.3 (229 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-eagle-bcs/id624453752/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 39 | **229** |
| Positive reviews | 23.5% 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

### Times

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/times-news-magicvalleycom/id375099832)

Access local news, sports, and community stories from the Twin Falls region. Personalize your feed, receive breaking news alerts, and enjoy exclusive commentary, photography, and podcasts. Subscribers can upgrade for an ad-free experience.

**Highlights:** Personalized news topics, Breaking news notifications, Exclusive commentary and podcasts, Ad-free premium experience, Article listening option, Customizable text size, Hourly and 10-day weather forecasts

**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 |


### 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 Times free?

Times 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, Times or The Eagle BCS?

The Eagle BCS is rated higher. Times averages 2.9 out of 5 from 39 ratings, while The Eagle BCS averages 4.3 from 229 ratings.

### Do Times or The Eagle BCS have ads?

Both Times and The Eagle BCS show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Times or The Eagle BCS?

Times ships an update every 2 months, and The Eagle BCS every 2 months. Most recently, Times was updated on October 23, 2026 and The Eagle BCS on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*