# Sun Sentinel vs Florida Today

The clearest difference is monetization model: Florida Today at free with in-app purchases against Sun Sentinel's subscription. Florida Today also leads on review sentiment (48% vs 27%). Sun Sentinel's advantage is ratings volume (7K vs 2.3K) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sun Sentinel sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and Florida Today sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Sun Sentinel against 4.5 for Florida Today. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7K and 2.3K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 27% of Sun Sentinel's written reviews are positive against 48% of Florida Today's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sun Sentinel | Florida Today |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sun-sentinel/id402230662/reviews)** | [4.5 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/florida-today/id493011169/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7K** | 2.3K |
| Positive reviews | 27.2% of reviews | **48.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#127** | #129 |
| Size | 191 MB | 189 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Tribune Publishing Company, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/290161713) | [USA TODAY Co., Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/404843797) |

## What reviewers say

### Sun Sentinel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sun-sentinel/id402230662)

**Currently charting:** #127 Top Grossing · News (US App Store)

Access in-depth local news, sports, business, and entertainment from South Florida's premier news source. Customize your reading experience with personalized sections, exclusive videos, and photo galleries. Read stories offline and receive breaking news alerts.

**Highlights:** Local news, sports, business, entertainment, Push notifications for breaking news, Exclusive videos and photo galleries, Customizable section order, Save stories for later, Offline reading, Progress tracking for read articles

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| News App Only | $19.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Digital Access | $19.99 | per month |
| Sun Sentinel | $199.99 | per year |
| Premium Story Credits | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 📰 Great reporting and articles
- 🗞️ Excellent local news coverage
- 🗞️ Variety of content

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🗞️ Biased and one-sided reporting
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and search
- 💻 Buggy and glitchy app
- 📢 Intrusive and excessive ads
- 🔒 Issues with account login and subscription access

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Repeated login issues for subscribers
- Inability to access subscriber-only content
- Outdated and repetitive content

**Requested features**

- Restore landscape mode on iPad
- Improve search functionality
- Reduce ads for paid subscribers
- Provide a dark mode option


### Florida Today

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/florida-today/id493011169)

**Currently charting:** #129 Top Grossing · Magazines & Newspapers, #193 Top Grossing · News (US App Store)

Access in-depth local journalism, photography, and videos covering community events, sports, and more. Enjoy real-time notifications, customizable reading options, and an eNewspaper format. Includes access to USA TODAY and other local publications.

**Highlights:** In-depth local journalism, Real-time notifications, Customizable reading experience, Offline reading, eNewspaper access, USA TODAY integration

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Digital Rate | $14.99 | per month |
| Monthly Digital Subscription | $24.99 | per month |
| Florida Today Digital Subscription | $24.99 | per month |
| Florida Today Annual Digital Subscription | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent local news coverage
- 🚀 Easy to navigate app
- 💡 Useful weather alerts and space news
- 🔍 Unbiased and factual reporting

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 💰 Expensive subscription costs
- 🔍 Perceived political bias in reporting
- 🔍 Limited national/world news coverage

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues and inability to access subscribed content
- Inconsistent app performance across devices
- Unreliable e-newspaper delivery and sync issues

**Requested features**

- More interactive features like graphs and maps
- Ability to customize news feed and notifications
- Improved accessibility options for visually impaired users


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sun Sentinel free?

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

### Is Florida Today free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sun Sentinel or Florida Today?

Sun Sentinel is rated higher. Sun Sentinel averages 4.5 out of 5 from 7K ratings, while Florida Today averages 4.5 from 2.3K ratings.

### Do Sun Sentinel or Florida Today have ads?

Both Sun Sentinel and Florida Today show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sun Sentinel or Florida Today?

Sun Sentinel ships an update monthly, and Florida Today monthly. Most recently, Sun Sentinel was updated on November 1, 2026 and Florida Today on November 1, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Sun Sentinel or Florida Today?

Sun Sentinel currently peaks at #127 in the App Store charts, and Florida Today at #129. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*