# Sun Sentinel vs Local 10 + Platinum

Sun Sentinel and Local 10 + Platinum both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 67% of Local 10 + Platinum's written reviews are positive against 27% of Sun Sentinel's. Local 10 + Platinum also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). Sun Sentinel's advantage is ratings volume (7.1K vs 540). On price, rating, ads and chart position there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sun Sentinel sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Local 10 + Platinum asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Sun Sentinel against 4.7 for Local 10 + Platinum. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sun Sentinel has 7.1K ratings behind it against 540, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 27% of Sun Sentinel's written reviews are positive against 67% of Local 10 + Platinum's.

Sun Sentinel ships an update monthly, Local 10 + Platinum every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sun Sentinel | Local 10 + Platinum |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (7.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sun-sentinel/id402230662/reviews) | **[4.7 (540 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/local-10-plus-platinum/id6758157782/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7.1K** | 540 |
| Positive reviews | 27.2% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | #73 | **#55** |
| Size | 191 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Tribune Publishing Company, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/290161713) | [WPLG, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1756378895) |

## What reviewers say

### Sun Sentinel

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

**Currently charting:** #73 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


### Local 10 + Platinum

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/local-10-plus-platinum/id6758157782)

**Currently charting:** #55 Top Free · News (US App Store)

Access live local news, weather, traffic, and sports without a cable subscription. Stream entertainment programming, original local shows, and political analysis on demand. Features include DVR recording and personalized watchlists.

**Highlights:** Live local news, weather, traffic, and sports, Stream entertainment programming, Original locally focused shows, Political insight and analysis, 24-hour DVR recording, Search and save videos, Rewind live streams

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sun Sentinel free?

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

### Is Local 10 + Platinum free?

Local 10 + Platinum is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Sun Sentinel or Local 10 + Platinum?

Local 10 + Platinum is rated higher. Sun Sentinel averages 4.5 out of 5 from 7.1K ratings, while Local 10 + Platinum averages 4.7 from 540 ratings.

### Do Sun Sentinel or Local 10 + Platinum have ads?

Both Sun Sentinel and Local 10 + Platinum show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sun Sentinel or Local 10 + Platinum?

Sun Sentinel ships an update monthly, and Local 10 + Platinum every 2 weeks. Most recently, Sun Sentinel was updated on November 6, 2026 and Local 10 + Platinum on November 5, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Sun Sentinel or Local 10 + Platinum?

Sun Sentinel currently peaks at #73 in the App Store charts, and Local 10 + Platinum at #55. 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.*