Stuff.co.nz vs The London Standard
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Stuff.co.nz
Access breaking news, live videos, and in-depth journalism from across New Zealand. Stay informed on politics, sports, business, and celebrity updates, with on-demand video content and daily quizzes.
- Breaking news updates
- Live videos and blogs
- On-demand video content
- Daily quizzes
- NZ weather forecasts
- Personalized notifications
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Stuff is New Zealand’s essential news source - independent and dedicated to making Aotearoa a better place. We deliver live, lively and trustworthy journalism from across this glorious nation. On our app you can: • Get up-to-the minute reports on breaking stories in New Zealand on our live videos and blogs • Easily read stories on the latest news, weather, sports, politics, money, business, celebrities, travel - whatever Kiwis are talking about today, we got you • Watch video on demand - including from our ThreeNews 6pm bulletin • Do the highly addictive daily Stuff Quiz (a national obsession) • See the latest NZ weather forecasts • Personalise your experience by enabling notifications Share feedback to experience@stuff.co.nz or click “Report a bug” from the end of the Settings screen on the app. Please note: This app features Nielsen’s proprietary measurement software, which contributes to market research, like Nielsen’s TV Ratings. Please see http://www.nielsen.com/digitalprivacy for more information.
The London Standard
Access breaking UK and world headlines, in-depth features, and sports news from a leading daily newspaper. Enjoy a digital replica of the printed paper, including magazines and interactive puzzles. Stay informed with live notifications and offline reading capabilities.
- Breaking UK & world headlines
- Digital replica of printed newspaper
- ES Magazine and Homes & Property
- Interactive puzzles (crosswords, sudoku)
- Translation to 21 languages
- Audio listen tool
- Offline reading
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Download the new Evening Standard app for the latest London and national news with breaking global headlines, features, sports and photography from the capital’s most sought-after daily newspaper. Free and updated throughout the day and night, the Evening Standard app also offers a complete digital replica of the printed newspaper. Also included are digital versions of ES Magazine and Homes & Property every week, plus interactive puzzles from the paper. Enjoy incisive articles, expert commentary, explore sections including News, Comment, GO London, Lifestyle, Showbiz and more… Download the Evening Standard app now to discover an up-to-the-minute breaking news feed, keeping you informed on what’s happening at home and globally with live news notifications sent direct to your device. FEATURES: • The latest breaking headlines, live news, reviews and opinion on the stories that really matter • The best news, showbiz stories, essential sports updates and features every day • Translation to 21 languages for all newspaper and magazine articles. • Audio listen tool will read out loud any article. • Print, Share, adjust font type and font size, bookmark your favourite articles • Interactive versions of all daily crosswords, sudoku and codeword puzzles from the paper, playable offline • Read essential content offline when it suits you • New easy-to-use navigation • Responsive design complimenting the print edition • 1 year archive of the newspaper and all printed supplements, including ES Magazine and Homes & Property The Evening Standard app gives you intelligent journalism and is a trusted source for the latest national news as well as offering incisive coverage of the international stories that count on the global stage. Download the Evening Standard app today and get instant access to ES Magazine anytime, anywhere. Published every Thursday, it covers London’s rich cultural life of fashion, arts, beauty and more, plus all the parties, all the people and all the glamour. ES Magazine is available for you at home or at work and is the same edition as the printed copy available at the newsstand. Discover Homes & Property supplement on Wednesdays, including London property market listings as well as informative articles from our lifestyle journalists. Tackle your favourite crosswords, sudokus and codewords directly in the app. If you have any questions about the latest update please email customerservices@standard.co.uk https://www.standard.co.uk
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: The London Standard at 4.6 against Stuff.co.nz's 3.7. The London Standard also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (52% vs 21%). Stuff.co.nz's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, in-app purchases, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
The London Standard holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The London Standard has 1.2K ratings behind it against 131, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of Stuff.co.nz's written reviews are positive against 52% of The London Standard's.
Stuff.co.nz ships an update weekly, The London Standard every 4 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.
| Parameter | Stuff.co.nz | The London Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (131 ratings) | 4.6 (1.2K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 20.8% of reviews | 52.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 131 | 1.2K — better |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 74 MB | 53 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Stuff Limited | Evening Standard Ltd |
Customer experience
Stuff.co.nz
The London Standard
User reviews
Stuff.co.nz
From 131 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 📰 Great source for NZ news
- 🌍 Useful for expats to stay connected
- 🗞️ Variety of interesting articles
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🤖 Buggy and glitchy performance
- 🤯 Frustrating ad redirects and popups
- 🕰️ Slow loading times
- 🔍 Poor search functionality
The London Standard
From 1.2K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 💻 Excellent news coverage
- 📰 Well-presented content
- 🗞️ Informative and up-to-date
- 📱 Convenient mobile access
- 🔍 Comprehensive reporting
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and find content
- 📱 Poor app performance and responsiveness
- 🔧 Lack of updates and bug fixes
- 📋 Formatting and layout problems
Bugs and requests
Stuff.co.nz
Reported bugs
5 issues- Constant app crashes and freezes
- Redirects to App Store without user interaction
- Videos not playing properly or getting stuck
- Scrolling issues and content jumping around
- Login and password reset problems
Requested features
4 requests- Dark mode option
- Ability to save articles for offline reading
- Improved navigation and article browsing
- Better personalization and customization options
The London Standard
Reported bugs
5 issues- App crashes on startup or during use
- Puzzles and interactive content not working
- Inability to download or access full newspaper editions
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- Syncing problems between devices
Requested features
5 requests- Improve text readability and font size options
- Add ability to save articles for offline reading
- Introduce more customization and personalization options
- Improve puzzle and interactive content functionality
- Provide better integration with other news sources
In-app purchases
Stuff.co.nz
No in-app purchases
The London Standard
No in-app purchases
Questions
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