Comparison

NJ Lottery vs MSN

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

Head to head
About

NJ Lottery

Access New Jersey lottery results instantly after draws. Track your tickets, receive custom notifications for jackpots and prize breakdowns, and generate random numbers. Includes a comprehensive results archive and settings for personalized lottery tracking.

Highlights
  • Instant lottery results
  • Ticket checker
  • Customizable notifications
  • Random number generator
  • Results archive
  • Prize breakdown
Features
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Get the latest New Jersey lottery results within minutes of the draws taking place. This easy-to-use app includes the following lotteries: - Pick 6 (including Double Play) - Powerball (including Double Play) - Mega Millions - Powerball Xs & Os - Millionaire for Life - Jersey Cash 5 - Pick 4 - Pick 3 - Cash Pop Pick 6, Powerball, Mega Millions, Powerball Xs & Os, Millionaire for Life, Jersey Cash 5, Pick 4, Pick 3 and Cash Pop also include a full breakdown displaying the number of winners and amount paid out for each prize level. The following features are also included: Ticket Checker ---------------------------- Enter and save your chosen numbers to see if you have won or to see how often they have come up in the past. You can also label your tickets – great if you play multiple lines or if you run a syndicate. The ticket checker also highlights prizes won on each ticket as well as calculating the total for each lottery. Only play lotteries on certain days of the week? Not a problem, you can exclude your checked tickets from draws you do not play. Customizable Notifications ---------------------------- Get notified instantly when the latest lottery results and prize breakdowns become available. The App allows you to customise notifications for specific lottery games and you can also choose which days of the week you play. Want to know when the jackpot has rolled over or has reached a certain amount? Just head to the Notification section of the app to set up your alerts. There is also the option to set notifications at times that suit you - great for reminding you to purchase tickets before the draw. Random Number Generator ----------------------------- Stuck for numbers? Use this handy tool and let the app choose your numbers rather than having to rely on house numbers and anniversary dates! Results Archive ---------------------------- Access to the full archive of results dating back to the first draw of each lottery. Settings ---------------------------- Customise which lotteries display in the app and in which order. Support ---------------------------- If you have any feedback or suggestions on how we can improve this app, please get in touch at contact@lottery.net.

About

MSN

Stay informed, productive, and entertained with personalized news, real-time weather forecasts, and financial market updates. Enjoy a curated feed of short videos and content from trusted publishers.

Highlights
  • Personalized news feed
  • Real-time weather forecasts
  • Financial news and stock tracking
  • Short video feed
  • Content from trusted publishers
Currently charting
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The MSN app keeps you informed, productive, and entertained with tailored content, real-time weather, stock tracking, short videos and more.​ ​Key features​ Your tailored feed, with you on the go. Quality content from thousands of trusted publishers.​ Weather report​ Get hourly and 10-day forecasts, air quality, UV index and more.​ ​Financial news​ hub​ See the latest on the market, trends and your favorite stocks. ​ Your personalized video feed​​ Scroll short clips of the latest news, trending stories and viral moments. ​

Screenshots

NJ Lottery4 screens
MSN4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: MSN at every 2 weeks against NJ Lottery's every 6 months. MSN also leads on ratings volume (124K vs 5.5K) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). NJ Lottery's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for NJ Lottery against 4.6 for MSN. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MSN has 124K ratings behind it against 5.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 34% of NJ Lottery's written reviews are positive against 38% of MSN's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NJ Lottery ships an update every 6 months, MSN every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
NJ Lottery versus MSN: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNJ LotteryMSN
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (5.5K ratings) — better4.6 (124K ratings)
Positive reviews34.5% of reviews38.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5.5K124K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
Best chart rank—#84 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB263 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperThe Lottery CompanyMicrosoft Corporation

Customer experience

NJ Lottery

All ratings5,459 ratings
Positive91.6%
Neutral3.9%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews58 reviews
Positive34.5%
Neutral12.1%
Negative53.4%

MSN

All ratings124,386 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral4.0%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews735 reviews
Positive38.1%
Neutral6.5%
Negative55.4%

User reviews

NJ Lottery

From 5.5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Quick updates
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 💡 Detailed lottery information
  • 🚀 Fast app

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes
  • 🐛 Slow loading times
  • 🐛 Buggy scanner
  • 🐛 Unreliable performance
  • 🔒 Lack of security features

MSN

From 124K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and responsive
  • 📰 Comprehensive news coverage
  • 🌐 Customizable news sources
  • 🔍 Useful search functionality
  • 🕰️ Timely updates

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🔍 Inconsistent search and navigation
  • 📢 Excessive ads and sponsored content
  • 🤖 Biased or inaccurate news curation
  • 🔄 Inability to save reading progress

Bugs and requests

NJ Lottery

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes on iPhone 7 and 8
  • Scanner not working for draw games
  • Outdated results displayed

Requested features

4 requests
  • Barcode scanner for tickets
  • Search for past lottery results
  • Include all lottery games (Pick 3, Pick 4, Mega Millions, Powerball)
  • Payout information for all games

MSN

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Inability to comment on articles
  • Inconsistent behavior when clicking back button
  • News articles not loading properly
  • Personalization settings not saving
  • Compatibility issues on older devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Customizable news feed and interests
  • Offline reading mode
  • Dark mode option
  • Improved article sharing capabilities
  • Better integration with other Microsoft services

In-app purchases

None

NJ Lottery

No in-app purchases

None

MSN

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NJ Lottery free?
NJ Lottery is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MSN free?
MSN is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, NJ Lottery or MSN?
NJ Lottery is rated higher. NJ Lottery averages 4.7 out of 5 from 5.5K ratings, while MSN averages 4.6 from 124K ratings.
Do NJ Lottery or MSN have ads?
Both NJ Lottery and MSN show ads.
Which is updated more often, NJ Lottery or MSN?
NJ Lottery ships an update every 6 months, and MSN every 2 weeks. Most recently, NJ Lottery was updated on November 6, 2026 and MSN on November 6, 2026.

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