NOLA.com vs BRPD Alerts
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NOLA.com
Stay informed with 24/7 local news, sports, and weather updates. Access the daily e-edition newspaper and receive breaking news alerts. Easily share stories and favorite content for later.
- 24/7 news updates
- Daily e-edition newspaper
- Breaking news alerts
- Local sports coverage
- Share content on social media
- Favorite stories
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A must-have for New Orleanians! NOLA.com gives you access to both news/information updated 24/7 AND the daily newspaper e-edition in its latest app. That means you'll never miss vital information about topics such as New Orleans-area news, the New Orleans Saints, the LSU Tigers, Louisiana politics and much more. The app allows you to receive alerts about the biggest headlines and also allows you to read content and share it on your favorite social media platforms. There are also display options, search functionality and the ability to 'favorite' stories you enjoy. We always welcome your feedback - apps@theadvocate.com!
BRPD Alerts
Receive direct information from the Baton Rouge Police Department, including crime, public safety, and traffic alerts. Stay informed about important community updates.
- Crime alerts
- Public safety alerts
- Emergency alerts
- Traffic alerts
- Direct information delivery
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The Baton Rouge Police Department is proud to offer the BRPD App! This app allows direct information delivery from the Department including crime alerts, public safety and emergency alerts, and traffic alerts.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: NOLA.com at 4.6 against BRPD Alerts's 3.0. NOLA.com also leads on ratings volume (13K vs 2) and chart position (#56 vs unranked). BRPD Alerts's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence 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. NOLA.com sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. BRPD Alerts asks for nothing beyond the download.
NOLA.com holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NOLA.com has 13K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
NOLA.com ships an update every 2 months, BRPD Alerts every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NOLA.com | BRPD Alerts |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (13K ratings) — better | 3.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 64.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 13K — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #56 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 53 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Capital City Press, LLC | City of Baton Rouge |
Customer experience
NOLA.com
BRPD Alerts
Bugs and requests
NOLA.com
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes or freezes
- Outdated or stale content
- Login issues and frequent sign-in prompts
- Compatibility problems on older devices
Requested features
5 requests- Add search feature
- Improve navigation and organization
- Offer more free content
- Provide a night mode option
- Enhance article formatting and readability
BRPD Alerts
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
NOLA.com
- Monthly subscription$19.991 Month
- Annual subscription$149.991 Year
BRPD Alerts
No in-app purchases
Questions
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