Comparison

NOLA.com vs WIRED

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

WIRED

Stay informed with breaking tech news, expert analysis, and in-depth reporting on science, culture, and business. Personalize your news feed, listen to narrated articles, and watch exclusive video content. Engage with the community and save stories for later.

Highlights
  • Personalized Daily Digest
  • Article narration
  • Dedicated topic channels
  • Original video content
  • Interactive livestreams
  • Save and share articles
  • Community discussions
Currently charting
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Download the WIRED app for breaking tech news, expert analysis, and the stories shaping tomorrow. WIRED is obsessed with what comes next. Through rigorous investigations and game-changing reporting, WIRED tells the stories of the people, technologies, and forces transforming our world. A WIRED EXPERIENCE BUILT FOR YOU * Start your day with a personalized Daily Digest, curated around the topics and journalists that matter most to you. * Get notified the moment new stories go live that will be of greatest interest to you. * Explore dedicated channels for AI, security, science, culture, business, and more. LISTEN TO WIRED * Listen to narrated versions of WIRED articles, hands-free, on any commute. * Explore the Audio tab for curated playlists and suggestions for what to listen to next. * Listen for as long as you’d like and pick up right where you left off. WATCH AND GO DEEPER * Tune into original WIRED video in a dedicated Watch tab. * Join interactive livestreams hosted by WIRED staff and expert guests. * Watch interviews, explainers, and behind-the-story video journalism that brings WIRED’s reporting to life. SAVE, SHARE, AND JOIN THE CONVERSATION * Save articles to read later, on your schedule. * Share stories instantly with friends, colleagues, and followers. * Join the WIRED community and take part in conversations with WIRED reporters and readers in our moderated comments. From the latest breakthroughs in AI to the forces reshaping science, business, culture, and society, WIRED helps you understand not just what's happening now, but what it means for what comes next. By downloading the WIRED app, you agree to: * Our User Agreement: http://condenast.com/user-agreement * Our Class Action Waiver and Arbitration Provisions: https://www.condenast.com/user-agreement#introduction-arbitration-notice * Our Privacy Policy: https://www.condenast.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

NOLA.com4 screens
WIRED4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: WIRED at none against NOLA.com's 2. WIRED also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). NOLA.com's advantage is ratings volume (13K vs 52) and review sentiment (65% vs 48%). On price, rating, ads and chart position 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. WIRED asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for NOLA.com against 4.6 for WIRED. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NOLA.com has 13K ratings behind it against 52, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 65% of NOLA.com's written reviews are positive against 48% of WIRED's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NOLA.com ships an update every 2 months, WIRED every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
NOLA.com versus WIRED: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNOLA.comWIRED
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (13K ratings) — better4.6 (52 ratings)
Positive reviews64.6% of reviews — better47.6% of reviews
Number of ratings13K — better52
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
Best chart rank#67#58 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB75 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperCapital City Press, LLCAdvance Magazine Publishers Inc.

Customer experience

NOLA.com

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

WIRED

All ratings52 ratings
Positive88.5%
Neutral3.8%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive47.6%
Neutral19.0%
Negative33.3%

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

WIRED

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
None

WIRED

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NOLA.com free?
NOLA.com is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is WIRED free?
WIRED is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, NOLA.com or WIRED?
NOLA.com is rated higher. NOLA.com averages 4.6 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while WIRED averages 4.6 from 52 ratings.
Do NOLA.com or WIRED have ads?
Both NOLA.com and WIRED show ads.
Which is updated more often, NOLA.com or WIRED?
NOLA.com ships an update every 2 months, and WIRED every 3 weeks. Most recently, NOLA.com was updated on November 1, 2026 and WIRED on October 31, 2026.
Which is more popular, NOLA.com or WIRED?
NOLA.com currently peaks at #67 in the App Store charts, and WIRED at #58. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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