# De Telegraaf vs Oost

The clearest difference is review sentiment: De Telegraaf at 47% against Oost's 0%. De Telegraaf also leads on ratings volume (153 vs 12). Oost's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. De Telegraaf sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. Oost asks for nothing beyond the download.

Oost holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: De Telegraaf has 153 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 47% of De Telegraaf's written reviews are positive against 0% of Oost's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

De Telegraaf ships an update every 3 weeks, Oost fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | De Telegraaf | Oost |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (153 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/de-telegraaf/id385263418/reviews) | **[4.6 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oost/id421361261/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **153** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | **47.2% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 183 MB | 90 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [De Telegraaf B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/385263421) | [RTV Oost](https://appshunter.io/developer/421361264) |

## What reviewers say

### De Telegraaf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/de-telegraaf/id385263418)

Access breaking and latest news from De Telegraaf anytime, anywhere. Stay updated on national and international news, sports, entertainment, and finance. Enjoy features like easy navigation, breaking news alerts, and interactive article engagement.

**Highlights:** Breaking news notifications, Interactive article reading, Digital newspaper access, Adjustable font size, Article sharing, Fullscreen photo viewing, Video casting

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Access | $0.49 | per month |
| Single issue | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌍 Great for staying connected to Dutch news abroad
- 🚀 Fast app performance and quick loading
- 👍 User-friendly interface and easy navigation
- 📰 Good variety of news categories and sections
- 📸 Quality photos and visual presentation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Excessive paywall and premium content restrictions
- 🔍 Unclear distinction between free and paid articles
- 📺 Intrusive and excessive advertising
- 🎮 Aggressive ads redirecting to App Store
- 🎬 Auto-playing video ads with sound

**Reported bugs**

- App freezing and crashing frequently
- App not working after updates
- Excessive memory consumption
- Front page not loading properly
- Video playback issues and black screens

**Requested features**

- Ability to share videos from the app
- Better video loading for slower connections
- Option to customize news categories
- Dark mode option
- Photo zoom functionality


### Oost

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oost/id421361261)

Access the latest news, videos, weather, and live radio/TV from the Overijssel region. Stay updated on local events, sports, crime, and culture through dedicated themes and podcasts.

**Highlights:** Latest news and videos from Overijssel, Live TV, radio, and streams, Dedicated news themes (culture, crime, politics, etc.), Podcasts on sports, interviews, and true crime, Searchable news archive, Net Binnen (Just In) news overview

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is De Telegraaf free?

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

### Is Oost free?

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

### Which has better reviews, De Telegraaf or Oost?

Oost is rated higher. De Telegraaf averages 4.0 out of 5 from 153 ratings, while Oost averages 4.6 from 12 ratings.

### Do De Telegraaf or Oost have ads?

Both De Telegraaf and Oost show ads.

### Which is updated more often, De Telegraaf or Oost?

De Telegraaf ships an update every 3 weeks, and Oost fortnightly. Most recently, De Telegraaf was updated on October 8, 2026 and Oost on October 6, 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.*