NOLA.com vs WAFB 9News
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!
WAFB 9News
Access live and on-demand local newscasts from the top news station in Baton Rouge. Stay informed with breaking news, in-depth investigations, and comprehensive weather forecasts including live radar and a 10-day outlook.
- Live newscasts
- On-demand newscasts
- Bonus app-exclusive content
- First Alert Weather forecasts
- Live radar
- 10-day forecast
- WAFB I-TEAM investigations
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Live, local newscast from the #1 local news station in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Watch 9News for local stories that matter to you, with live and on-demand newscasts and bonus content you can only find in this app. Get the latest forecasts with your First Alert Weather team, featuring live radar, hour-by-hour updates, and a 10-day forecast. Catch up on the latest investigations from the WAFB I-TEAM.
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Verdict
NOLA.com and WAFB 9News both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 65% of NOLA.com's written reviews are positive against 23% of WAFB 9News's. NOLA.com also leads on chart position (#59 vs unranked). WAFB 9News's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. WAFB 9News asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for NOLA.com against 4.6 for WAFB 9News. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13K and 17K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 65% of NOLA.com's written reviews are positive against 23% of WAFB 9News's.
NOLA.com ships an update every 2 months, WAFB 9News monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NOLA.com | WAFB 9News |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (13K ratings) | 4.6 (17K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 64.6% of reviews — better | 23.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 13K | 17K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Best chart rank | #59 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 83 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Capital City Press, LLC | Gray Television Group, Inc. |
Customer experience
NOLA.com
WAFB 9News
User reviews
NOLA.com
From 13K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- ⭐ Excellent local news coverage
- 📰 Convenient digital format
- 🌆 Keeps readers connected to New Orleans
- 👍 Easy to navigate app
- 🗞️ Comprehensive and timely reporting
Room to improve
- 💰 Paywall restricts access to content
- 🔍 Lack of search functionality
- 🙄 Biased or one-sided reporting
- 📢 Excessive advertisements
- 🤔 Confusing or unintuitive layout
WAFB 9News
From 17K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 📺 Excellent news coverage
- 🌧️ Reliable weather information
- 🏆 Trusted local news source
- 📱 Convenient mobile app
Room to improve
- 🛑 Too many ads
- 🐢 Slow app performance
- 🤔 Unclear navigation
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Lack of relevant local details
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
WAFB 9News
Reported bugs
4 issues- Notifications not clearing properly
- App crashing on launch
- Incorrect or outdated content in articles
- Issues with audio/video playback
Requested features
4 requests- Separate notification settings for different content types
- Ability to delete notifications permanently
- Improved article search and discovery
- Live streaming of news broadcasts
In-app purchases
NOLA.com
- Monthly subscription$19.991 Month
- Annual subscription$149.991 Year
WAFB 9News
No in-app purchases
