# The Advertiser. vs CFSScan

The clearest difference is rating: CFSScan at 5.0 against The Advertiser.'s 1.9. CFSScan also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and review sentiment (31% vs 3%). The Advertiser.'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (128 vs 1). On price, update cadence, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

CFSScan holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Advertiser. has 128 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 3% of The Advertiser.'s written reviews are positive against 31% of CFSScan's.

The Advertiser. ships an update fortnightly, CFSScan every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Advertiser. | CFSScan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.9 (128 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-advertiser/id399165211/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cfsscan/id1107585269/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **128** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 3.0% of reviews | **30.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 160 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [News Digital Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/369849699) | [Nico VanHaaster](https://appshunter.io/developer/1107585268) |

## What reviewers say

### The Advertiser.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-advertiser/id399165211)

Stay informed with breaking news and in-depth stories from South Australia and around the world. Personalize your news feed, receive custom alerts, and access the digital replica of the daily newspaper. Enjoy podcasts and exclusive subscriber content.

**Highlights:** Breaking news updates, Personalized news feed, Customizable notifications, Digital newspaper replica, Podcast library, Subscriber-only content

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Digital paper format
- 👍 Works on iPad/phone

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unstable app
- 🐛 Terrible interface
- 🐛 Biased journalism
- 🐛 Disturbing video previews
- 🐛 Auto-play video nausea

**Reported bugs**

- App unstable
- Terrible interface
- Links take 10 seconds to open
- Difficult to refresh
- Comments approved then removed

**Requested features**

- Setting to switch off auto-play video
- Button to jump to top
- Improve link opening speed
- Easier refresh functionality
- Stop showing disturbing video previews


### CFSScan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cfsscan/id1107585269)

Access real-time emergency services pager messages with push notifications for custom rules. View detailed incident information, search historical data, and find nearby water points. The app also provides live traffic updates and route planning.

**Highlights:** Real-time push notifications, Custom rule alerts, Historical incident search, Detailed incident information, Map point referencing, Live pager feed, Water point and stand pipe locator, Real-time traffic and route planning

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Advertiser. free?

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

### Is CFSScan free?

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

### Which has better reviews, The Advertiser. or CFSScan?

CFSScan is rated higher. The Advertiser. averages 1.9 out of 5 from 128 ratings, while CFSScan averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do The Advertiser. or CFSScan have ads?

CFSScan shows ads; The Advertiser. does not.

### Which is updated more often, The Advertiser. or CFSScan?

The Advertiser. ships an update fortnightly, and CFSScan every 2 weeks. Most recently, The Advertiser. was updated on October 29, 2026 and CFSScan on October 29, 2026.

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