# VG vs NRK

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NRK at none against VG's 2. NRK also leads on ads (none vs shown). VG's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (497 vs 63). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. VG sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. NRK asks for nothing beyond the download.

VG holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VG has 497 ratings behind it against 63, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 63% and 62% positive.

VG ships an update fortnightly, NRK every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | VG | NRK |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (497 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vg/id381071021/reviews)** | [4.4 (63 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nrk/id488705697/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **497** | 63 |
| Positive reviews | **62.5% of reviews** | 61.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 84 MB | 79 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Schibsted Media AS](https://appshunter.io/developer/437196484) | [NRK](https://appshunter.io/developer/385114901) |

## What reviewers say

### VG

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vg/id381071021)

Stay informed with breaking news and updates. Subscribe to alerts for various categories, access tipping services with media uploads, and check daily weather forecasts.

**Highlights:** Mobile-optimized news display, Customizable news alerts, Direct access to tipping service, Upload text and images, Daily weather forecast

**Features:** Siri integration, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VG+ Uke | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| VG+ Måned | $10.99 | per month |


### NRK

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nrk/id488705697)

Stay informed with breaking news and personalized content. Choose topics you care about and receive notifications for relevant articles, broadcasts, and documentaries. Seamlessly access live news and programs.

**Highlights:** Personalized news feed, Topic selection, Customizable notifications, Article and broadcast recommendations, Direct access to live news, Documentary and series suggestions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VG free?

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

### Is NRK free?

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

### Which has better reviews, VG or NRK?

VG is rated higher. VG averages 4.7 out of 5 from 497 ratings, while NRK averages 4.4 from 63 ratings.

### Do VG or NRK have ads?

VG shows ads; NRK does not.

### Which is updated more often, VG or NRK?

VG ships an update fortnightly, and NRK every 2 weeks. Most recently, VG was updated on September 22, 2026 and NRK on September 10, 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.*