WIBW News vs ShareThere
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
WIBW News
Stay informed with breaking news and local information from Kansas. This app offers a faster, cleaner, and more intuitive experience for accessing news updates. Easily share stories with friends and family via social media and email.
- Breaking news alerts
- Kansas information
- Faster, cleaner interface
- Social media sharing
- Email sharing
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The WIBW App is all new to give you a faster, cleaner, more intuitive experience wherever you are! We’ve taken many of your suggestions to make checking Breaking News, and other information about Kansas a better experience. Plus, we know how important your social networks are to keeping you in touch. We’ve added features and functions so you can share the stories you care about on Facebook and Twitter along with family and friends on email.
ShareThere
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ShareThere is a modern platform built for local news, real reporting, and community connection. Whether you’re following trusted journalists, tracking city and county government, or keeping up with everyday community stories, ShareThere brings your town’s news together in one simple, organized feed. ShareThere gives local reporters, writers, photographers, and community contributors a place to publish without barriers. Each journalist or newsroom manages their own page (“sub ShareThere”), where they can post articles, photos, videos, and investigative updates. Users can follow the pages they care about, receive notifications, and stay informed in real time. On ShareThere, local news actually stays local. No big-tech algorithms. No national noise drowning out what matters at home. Just clear reporting, community updates, and stories written by the people who live and work in your area. Key Features: Local News Feeds: Browse articles and updates from journalists and community contributors in your town. Sub ShareThere Pages: Follow specific local newsrooms or reporters and get updates from their dedicated pages. Community Posting: Residents can submit posts or tips about local issues, events, or concerns. Real-Time Updates: Get notified when major stories break or new articles are published. Modern Publishing Tools: Journalists and creators can easily write, edit, and publish news from any device. Advertiser-Friendly Monetization: Local reporters can earn revenue through advertising or subscriptions for premium content. Built for Transparency: ShareThere encourages watchdog reporting and civic engagement, from city commissions to school boards. No Paywall Required: Users can read local news for free, with optional paid support for individual journalists or exclusive content. ShareThere empowers communities to stay informed, strengthen civic engagement, and support local, independent journalism. Whether it's breaking news, local politics, public safety updates, high school sports, business openings, or neighborhood events — ShareThere brings the story home. Stay connected. Stay informed. ShareThere.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: WIBW News at none against ShareThere's 3. WIBW News also leads on device support (4 vs 2). ShareThere's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and iOS requirement 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. ShareThere sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. WIBW News asks for nothing beyond the download.
WIBW News ships an update monthly, ShareThere every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WIBW News | ShareThere |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.7 (232 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 16.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 232 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 86 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Gray Television Group, Inc. | Justice Media llc |
In-app purchases
WIBW News
No in-app purchases
ShareThere
- 10 Token Pack$9.99
- 60 Token Pack$59.99
- 120 Token Pack$119.99









