Castanet vs Slobodna Dalmacija
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Castanet
Access local and national news, classifieds, events, and more from the Okanagan region. Features include direct messaging for classifieds, posting ads, webcams, and an airport arrivals/departures page.
- Local and national news
- Classifieds with messaging
- Post classified ads
- Scenic and traffic webcams
- Airport arrivals/departures
- Events listings
- Obituaries
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Since launching in November 2000, Castanet has become one of the most visited media websites in Western Canada. The free Castanet.net app is the B.C. Interior's source for the latest local, national and world news, classifieds, events, webcams and more. The Castanet.net site is visited by 600,000 people every week. The Castanet.net app has all the features our desktop and mobile sites have with improved usability for smartphones.
Slobodna Dalmacija
Access the latest news from Dalmatia, Croatia, and the world with this comprehensive news application. Enjoy quality content, compelling stories, authentic interviews, and stunning photography. Receive notifications for important events without needing to open the app.
- Latest news from Dalmatia, Croatia, and the world
- Quality content and compelling stories
- Authentic interviews and stunning photography
- Push notifications for important events
- Regional chronicler of events
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Preuzmite novu aplikaciju Slobodne Dalmacije! Brz i jednostavan pristup najnovijim informacijama iz Dalmacije, Hrvatske i svijeta. Kvalitetan sadržaj, 'male' i 'velike' priče, autentični sugovornici, sjajne fotografije, vrhunske reportaže. Neka vijesti dođu k vama! Uključite obavijesti i pratite najvažnije događaje i bez otvaranja aplikacije. Slobodna Dalmacija snažan je i utjecajan kreator javnog mnijenja te regionalni kroničar događaja. Nikad dosadna, uvijek slobodna – s prstom na pulsu čitave Dalmacije! Sada i u vašem džepu. Terms of Use: https://slobodnadalmacija.hr/static/sd/opci-uvjeti-koristenja-1000102 Privacy Policy: https://slobodnadalmacija.hr/static/politika-zastite-privatnosti-1000104
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Castanet at 5.0 against Slobodna Dalmacija's 1.3. Castanet also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Slobodna Dalmacija's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Slobodna Dalmacija sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $59.99 per year. Castanet asks for nothing beyond the download.
Castanet holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.
Castanet ships an update every 6 weeks, Slobodna Dalmacija every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Castanet | Slobodna Dalmacija |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 1.3 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 19.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 51 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Castanet Media Ltd. | Hanza Media d.o.o. |
Customer experience
Castanet
Slobodna Dalmacija
In-app purchases
Castanet
No in-app purchases
Slobodna Dalmacija
- Godišnja pretplata plus$59.991 Year
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