# De Telegraaf vs Omroep Brabant

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Omroep Brabant at 100% against De Telegraaf's 47%. Omroep Brabant also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). De Telegraaf's advantage is ratings volume (153 vs 3). 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. Omroep Brabant asks for nothing beyond the download.

Omroep Brabant holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: De Telegraaf has 153 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of De Telegraaf's written reviews are positive against 100% of Omroep Brabant's.

De Telegraaf ships an update every 3 weeks, Omroep Brabant every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | De Telegraaf | Omroep Brabant |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (153 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/de-telegraaf/id385263418/reviews) | **[4.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/omroep-brabant/id421375755/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **153** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 47.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 184 MB | 82 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) | [Omroep Brabant](https://appshunter.io/developer/421375758) |

## 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


### Omroep Brabant

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/omroep-brabant/id421375755)

Stay informed with the latest local news and updates from the Brabant region. Access live TV and radio broadcasts to experience the "Feeling of Here" with reliable, region-specific reporting.

**Highlights:** Local news updates, Region-specific reporting, Live TV streaming, Live radio streaming, "Feeling of Here" experience

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is De Telegraaf free?

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

### Is Omroep Brabant free?

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

### Which has better reviews, De Telegraaf or Omroep Brabant?

Omroep Brabant is rated higher. De Telegraaf averages 4.0 out of 5 from 153 ratings, while Omroep Brabant averages 4.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do De Telegraaf or Omroep Brabant have ads?

Both De Telegraaf and Omroep Brabant show ads.

### Which is updated more often, De Telegraaf or Omroep Brabant?

De Telegraaf ships an update every 3 weeks, and Omroep Brabant every 6 weeks. Most recently, De Telegraaf was updated on November 1, 2026 and Omroep Brabant on November 1, 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.*