# De Telegraaf vs NOS

The clearest difference is rating: NOS at 4.7 against De Telegraaf's 4.0. NOS also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

NOS holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NOS has 1.2K ratings behind it against 153, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 47% of De Telegraaf's written reviews are positive against 43% of NOS'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, NOS every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | De Telegraaf | NOS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (153 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/de-telegraaf/id385263418/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nos/id516491461/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 153 | **1.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **47.2% of reviews** | 43.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 183 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [De Telegraaf B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/385263421) | [Nederlandse Omroep Stichting](https://appshunter.io/developer/316584000) |

## 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


### NOS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nos/id516491461)

Access the latest news, sports updates, weather forecasts, and live television broadcasts from a trusted source. Stay informed anytime, anywhere with this comprehensive news application.

**Highlights:** Latest news updates, Sports scores and highlights, Weather forecasts, Live television streaming, Mobile and tablet access

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🌐 Excellent source of Dutch news for expats
- 📰 Comprehensive and up-to-date news coverage
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🌍 Keeps users connected to their home country

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- 🔍 Biased or one-sided reporting in some articles
- 🔇 Video playback problems, especially for users abroad
- 📝 Poor grammar and spelling in articles
- 🕰️ Slow loading times and buffering issues

**Reported bugs**

- Videos not available in certain regions
- Inability to remove or hide image thumbnails
- Duplicate or repeating paragraphs in articles
- Crashes after recent app updates

**Requested features**

- Picture-in-picture mode
- Option to disable automatic video playback
- Customizable font and text size
- Improved video streaming quality and reliability
- Dedicated sections for environment and science news


## Frequently asked questions

### Is De Telegraaf free?

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

### Is NOS free?

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

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

NOS is rated higher. De Telegraaf averages 4.0 out of 5 from 153 ratings, while NOS averages 4.7 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do De Telegraaf or NOS have ads?

De Telegraaf shows ads; NOS does not.

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

De Telegraaf ships an update every 3 weeks, and NOS every 10 days. Most recently, De Telegraaf was updated on September 17, 2026 and NOS on September 21, 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.*