# De Telegraaf vs AT5

The clearest difference is review sentiment: De Telegraaf at 47% against AT5's 0%. De Telegraaf also leads on rating (4.0 vs 2.8) and ratings volume (153 vs 5). AT5's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. De Telegraaf sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. AT5 asks for nothing beyond the download.

De Telegraaf holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: De Telegraaf has 153 ratings behind it against 5, 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 0% of AT5's.

De Telegraaf ships an update every 3 weeks, AT5 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | De Telegraaf | AT5 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (153 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/de-telegraaf/id385263418/reviews)** | [2.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/at5/id585591468/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **153** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **47.2% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 183 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **13.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [De Telegraaf B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/385263421) | [Amstel Televisie Vijf BV](https://appshunter.io/developer/585591511) |

## 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


### AT5

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/at5/id585591468)

Access local news, articles, videos, and background stories for Amsterdam and its surrounding areas. Stay updated on sports, culture, human interest, and interviews with this revamped news application.

**Highlights:** Local news articles, Video content, Background stories, Sports updates, Culture features, Interviews

**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 AT5 free?

AT5 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, De Telegraaf or AT5?

De Telegraaf is rated higher. De Telegraaf averages 4.0 out of 5 from 153 ratings, while AT5 averages 2.8 from 5 ratings.

### Do De Telegraaf or AT5 have ads?

De Telegraaf shows ads; AT5 does not.

### Which is updated more often, De Telegraaf or AT5?

De Telegraaf ships an update every 3 weeks, and AT5 every 2 months. Most recently, De Telegraaf was updated on September 21, 2026 and AT5 on September 24, 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.*