# De Telegraaf vs AD

The clearest difference is ads: AD at none against De Telegraaf's shown. De Telegraaf's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (153 vs 22). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. De Telegraaf sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month and AD sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for De Telegraaf against 4.0 for AD. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: De Telegraaf has 153 ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 47% of De Telegraaf's written reviews are positive against 50% of AD's.

De Telegraaf ships an update every 3 weeks, AD every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | De Telegraaf | AD |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (153 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/de-telegraaf/id385263418/reviews)** | [4.0 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ad-digitale-krant/id428949462/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **153** | 22 |
| Positive reviews | 47.2% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 183 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [De Telegraaf B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/385263421) | [DPG Media Services](https://appshunter.io/developer/392582240) |

## 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


### AD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ad-digitale-krant/id428949462)

Access national, regional, and international news, including sports, culture, and entertainment. Read the digital version of the printed newspaper on your screen, with offline access and customizable reading options. Includes all regional editions and an archive of past issues.

**Highlights:** National, regional, and international news, Sports, culture, and entertainment coverage, Digital replica of the printed newspaper, Offline reading capability, Access to all regional editions, Archive of past newspapers

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lees 1 week | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Lees 1 maand | $19.49 | per month |
| Lees deze editie | $0.99 | one-time |
| Lees weekendeditie | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is De Telegraaf free?

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

### Is AD free?

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

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

De Telegraaf is rated higher. De Telegraaf averages 4.0 out of 5 from 153 ratings, while AD averages 4.0 from 22 ratings.

### Do De Telegraaf or AD have ads?

De Telegraaf shows ads; AD does not.

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

De Telegraaf ships an update every 3 weeks, and AD every 4 months. Most recently, De Telegraaf was updated on October 22, 2026 and AD on October 12, 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.*