News 9 vs OKGuard
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
News 9
Access breaking news, developing stories, and local weather updates. Stream live video content for sports and current events.
- Breaking news updates
- Developing stories
- Local weather forecasts
- Sports coverage
- Live video streaming
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News 9 is Oklahoma's leading source for breaking news, developing stories, local weather, sports and live video.
OKGuard
Stay updated with the latest news and career opportunities from the Oklahoma National Guard. Access fitness calculators, locate units, and discover more features designed for members.
- Latest news updates
- Career opportunities
- ACFT/USAF Fitness Calculator
- Unit location finder
- Online application portal
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The OKGuard app features the latest news from the Oklahoma National Guard. Find the newest career opportunities and apply online. Use the ACFT or USAF Fitness Calculator on your next workout. Find the locations of all Oklahoma National Guard Units. There are many more features ready for you in the OKGuard app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: OKGuard at 100% against News 9's 42%. OKGuard also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and August 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | News 9 | OKGuard |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (11K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 42.4% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 11K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 91 MB | 66 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Griffin Communications, L.L.C. | Oklahoma National Guard |
Customer experience
News 9
OKGuard
Bugs and requests
News 9
Reported bugs
3 issues- Live stream playback issues
- Breaking news notifications not linked to stories
- Weather forecast data not updating in real-time
Requested features
3 requests- Customizable notification settings
- Live video streaming during emergencies
- Improved weather radar and forecasting
OKGuard
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
News 9
No in-app purchases
OKGuard
No in-app purchases
