Comparison

NOLA.com vs The Town Talk

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 24/7 news updates
  • Daily e-edition newspaper
  • Breaking news alerts
  • Local sports coverage
  • Share content on social media
  • Favorite stories
Features
Currently charting
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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!

About

The Town Talk

Access in-depth local journalism, including news, sports, and community events. Enjoy a fast-loading experience with real-time notifications, customizable reading options, and an eNewspaper replica. Stay informed with breaking news and weather alerts.

Highlights
  • In-depth local journalism
  • Breaking news and weather alerts
  • Real-time notifications
  • Customizable reading experience
  • Offline reading
  • eNewspaper access
Features
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From critically acclaimed storytelling to powerful photography to engaging videos — The Town Talk app delivers the local news that matters most to your community. APP FEATURES: • Access all of our in-depth journalism, including things to do around town, sports coverage from high school to the pros, and much more. • Enjoy a streamlined, fast-loading experience that makes it easy to view the stories, photos, and videos that matter to you. • Get breaking news, sports scores, and weather alerts with real-time notifications tailored to your interests. • Customize your experience by saving your favorite stories, adjusting text size, using night mode, or reading offline. • eNewspaper: Just like our print edition but accessible on your mobile devices. And access to USA TODAY and 200+ local eNewspapers. MORE INFORMATION: • Privacy Policy: https://cm.thetowntalk.com/privacy/ • Terms of Service: https://cm.thetowntalk.com/terms/ • Help Center: https://help.thetowntalk.com • Subscriptions are charged to your account at confirmation of purchase and automatically renew each month or year, unless turned off in your account settings at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage your subscriptions and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription, where applicable. See "Subscription Support" in the app's Settings for more details and customer service contact information.

Screenshots

NOLA.com4 screens
The Town Talk4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: NOLA.com at 65% against The Town Talk's 33%. NOLA.com also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (13K vs 132). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. NOLA.com sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and The Town Talk sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NOLA.com holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NOLA.com has 13K ratings behind it against 132, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of NOLA.com's written reviews are positive against 33% of The Town Talk's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NOLA.com ships an update every 2 months, The Town Talk monthly. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
NOLA.com versus The Town Talk: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNOLA.comThe Town Talk
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (13K ratings) — better4.2 (132 ratings)
Positive reviews64.6% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings13K — better132
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#57 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB185 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperCapital City Press, LLCUSA TODAY Co., Inc.

Customer experience

NOLA.com

All ratings13,106 ratings
Positive90.6%
Neutral3.5%
Negative5.8%
Written reviews181 reviews
Positive64.6%
Neutral4.4%
Negative30.9%

The Town Talk

All ratings132 ratings
Positive79.5%
Neutral10.6%
Negative9.8%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral5.6%
Negative61.1%

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

The Town Talk

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

NOLA.com

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly subscription$19.991 Month
  • Annual subscription$149.991 Year
4 purchases

The Town Talk

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly Digital Rate1 Month trial$9.991 Month
  • Monthly Digital Rate1 Month trial$14.991 Month
  • The Town Talk Digital Subscription1 Month trial$16.991 Month
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  • The Town Talk Annual Digital Subscription1 Year trial$69.991 Year

Questions

Is NOLA.com free?
NOLA.com is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Town Talk free?
The Town Talk is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, NOLA.com or The Town Talk?
NOLA.com is rated higher. NOLA.com averages 4.6 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while The Town Talk averages 4.2 from 132 ratings.
Do NOLA.com or The Town Talk have ads?
Both NOLA.com and The Town Talk show ads.
Which is updated more often, NOLA.com or The Town Talk?
NOLA.com ships an update every 2 months, and The Town Talk monthly. Most recently, NOLA.com was updated on November 1, 2026 and The Town Talk on November 1, 2026.

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