Comparison

AJC News vs NY Thread

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

AJC News

Access local and national news with real-time alerts and personalized content. Enjoy in-depth coverage of Atlanta, Georgia, and the Southeast, along with podcasts, videos, puzzles, and games.

Highlights
  • Personalized real-time news alerts
  • In-depth local and national news
  • Mobile-friendly and ePaper formats
  • Article playlist for background listening
  • News videos and podcasts
  • Puzzles and games
Features
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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution is home to the South’s essential stories. We cover the news you need to know and the stories that surprise and delight, with a perspective you won’t find anywhere else. It’s the Substance and Soul of the South. Download, subscribe and take all of the AJC with you, wherever you go. NEWS FOR ATLANTA, GEORGIA AND THE SOUTH Read distinctive reporting that follows the facts and cuts through the clutter. Get insights and perspective from Politically Georgia, the state’s best political team. Know who and what’s driving Georgia’s economy with the AJC’s business reporting. Follow the AJC’s investigations that hold officials and institutions accountable. Tap into UATL, a source for Black culture and community in Atlanta. SPORTS FOR FANS AND SUPERFANS Get on-the-field reporting about Georgia’s pro and college teams. Cheer on your teams with our columnists and sports newsletters. Follow high school athletics in Georgia with AJC Varsity. FOOD, FUN AND FREE TIME Find news places to eat with our dining guides and restaurant reviews for metro Atlanta, Savannah and across the state. Get out there with our recommendations for things to do — for date nights, family activities and weekend adventures. VIDEO STORYTELLING Watch journalist-led reporting that unpacks the biggest stories of the day. Find videos quickly and view them in a format optimized for your device. CUSTOMIZATION Easily reorder the sections in the navigation bar so your favorites are first. Personalize your notifications for breaking news alerts about topics that matter to you. EPAPER Read the news page by page in this daily edition. Click into articles and hyperlinks. SUBSCRIPTION TRIAL Get your first week free and explore everything the AJC has to offer in the app and on AJC.com.* After the free trial, subscription auto‑renews at $9.99/month or save with $99/year. PAYMENT AND AUTO-RENEWAL + AUTOPAY TERMS: If you subscribe to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution via this app, payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions are available on a monthly or annual basis. Your Apple ID account will be automatically charged for renewal at the applicable rate shown, plus tax (if any), within 24 hours prior to the end of the current billing period. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Charges are applied in advance for each billing cycle (monthly or annually, depending on your selected plan). You can manage or turn off auto-renew at any time in your Apple ID account settings on your iOS device. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period. BY DOWNLOADING THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION NEWS APP, you agree to: The payment and auto-renewal autopay terms stated above. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Terms of Use - https://www.ajc.com/online-services-terms-of-use/ The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Subscription Terms of Sale - https://www.ajc.com/subterms/ The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Privacy Policy - https://www.ajc.com/about-us/privacy-policy/FQ6VCF4CL277WIUMI6B35VCQHU/ The Atlanta Journal-Constitution California Privacy Policy - https://www.ajc.com/frequently-asked-questions/california-privacy-notice/645OMK7TLBC4XPXVXFPG5FMERE/ Apple Terms of Sale - https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/ * Introductory offers are for new Apple subscribers only. Smartphone and tablet apps are not supported on all devices. AJC News app subscriptions may not include select content and some content may be available without a subscription; content is subject to change. Prices shown are in U.S. dollars. Offer terms subject to change. Other restrictions apply.

About

NY Thread

Stay informed about your neighborhood with hyper-local news and real-time subway tracking. Enjoy daily games and accurate weather forecasts, all in one convenient app designed for New Yorkers.

Highlights
  • Hyper-local news by neighborhood
  • Real-time subway arrival tracking
  • Daily crossword, sudoku, and games
  • Accurate NYC weather forecasts
  • Home screen widget for subway times
  • Consolidated city information
Features
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NY Thread is the NYC app built for New Yorkers, not tourists. Get the news that actually matters to your neighborhood, not just the headlines the NY Times thinks you care about. From community board meetings in Bushwick to breaking news in the Bronx, NY Thread covers the stories that hit closest to home. HYPER-LOCAL NEWS Stay ahead of what's happening on your block. NY Thread surfaces neighborhood-level stories so you're always the most informed person in the room. REAL-TIME SUBWAY TRACKING Stop guessing. See live arrival times for your home station right from your home screen with our widget. No more running down the stairs only to watch the doors close. DAILY NYC GAMES Crossword, Cluster, Sudoku, and Recall, fresh every day. Perfect for your commute. NYC WEATHER Accurate, citywide forecasts without the clutter. Know what to wear before you leave. ONE APP FOR ALL OF IT No more juggling five apps just to get through your morning. NY Thread brings your whole city into one clean, fast experience built specifically for New Yorkers. Download NY Thread and actually know your city. Terms of Use: https://nythread.net/terms/

Screenshots

AJC News4 screens
NY Thread4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: NY Thread at 5.0 against AJC News's 3.6. NY Thread also leads on ads (none vs shown). AJC News's advantage is chart position (#93 vs unranked) and ratings volume (16 vs 3). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. AJC News sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and NY Thread sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NY Thread holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AJC News has 16 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
AJC News versus NY Thread: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAJC NewsNY Thread
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (16 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews36.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings16 — better3
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#93 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size158 MB39 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperCox Enterprises Inc.Shamus Coughlin

Bugs and requests

AJC News

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Login screen issues
  • Incompatibility with older devices
  • Inconsistent article availability

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add dark mode option
  • Improve navigation and section access
  • Provide more customization options
  • Introduce a search feature

NY Thread

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

AJC News

Subscriptions2
  • Premium App Subscription7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Annual App Subscription7 Days trial$99.001 Year
2 purchases

NY Thread

Subscriptions2
  • Unlimited Access$4.991 Month
  • Unlimited Access$49.991 Year

Questions

Is AJC News free?
AJC News is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NY Thread free?
NY Thread is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, AJC News or NY Thread?
NY Thread is rated higher. AJC News averages 3.6 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while NY Thread averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do AJC News or NY Thread have ads?
AJC News shows ads; NY Thread does not.

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