# AD vs Nieuwsblad Nieuws

The clearest difference is rating: AD at 4.7 against Nieuwsblad Nieuws's 4.2. AD also leads on ratings volume (94 vs 5). Nieuwsblad Nieuws's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and review sentiment (75% vs 52%). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AD sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Nieuwsblad Nieuws asks for nothing beyond the download.

AD holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AD has 94 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 52% of AD's written reviews are positive against 75% of Nieuwsblad Nieuws's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

AD ships an update fortnightly, Nieuwsblad Nieuws every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and August 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AD | Nieuwsblad Nieuws |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (94 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ad-nieuws-sport-and-regio/id411536869/reviews)** | [4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nieuwsblad-nieuws/id539988296/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **94** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 52.2% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 116 MB | 188 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DPG Media Services](https://appshunter.io/developer/392582240) | [Corelio Publishing](https://appshunter.io/developer/449824170) |

## What reviewers say

### AD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ad-nieuws-sport-and-regio/id411536869)

Stay informed with comprehensive news from the Netherlands and around the world, including local updates. Enjoy videos, podcasts, puzzles, and personalized sports alerts. Access premium articles with a subscription.

**Highlights:** 24/7 breaking news, Local news by region, News videos and series, Puzzles and quizzes, Integrated podcast player, Goal alerts for football fans, Dark mode reading

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AD Digitaal Basis | $7.99 | per month |
| AD Digitaal Premium | $12.99 | per month |
| AD Digitaal Basis | $14.99 | per month |
| AD Digitaal Basis jaarlijks | $71.99 | per year |


### Nieuwsblad Nieuws

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nieuwsblad-nieuws/id539988296)

Stay informed with the latest sports news, local stories, and life-enhancing tips. Access articles, podcasts, and videos, plus the digital newspaper. Receive personalized notifications for breaking news and local updates.

**Highlights:** Read articles, listen to podcasts, watch videos, Access the digital newspaper, Live updates for breaking news and sports, Personalized notification preferences, Exclusive contests and promotions, Daily puzzles

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AD free?

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

### Is Nieuwsblad Nieuws free?

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

### Which has better reviews, AD or Nieuwsblad Nieuws?

AD is rated higher. AD averages 4.7 out of 5 from 94 ratings, while Nieuwsblad Nieuws averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.

### Do AD or Nieuwsblad Nieuws have ads?

Both AD and Nieuwsblad Nieuws show ads.

### Which is updated more often, AD or Nieuwsblad Nieuws?

AD ships an update fortnightly, and Nieuwsblad Nieuws every 3 weeks. Most recently, AD was updated on September 22, 2026 and Nieuwsblad Nieuws on August 26, 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.*