# Het Parool vs NOS

The clearest difference is review sentiment: NOS at 43% against Het Parool's 0%. NOS also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). Het Parool's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Het Parool sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per 7 days. NOS asks for nothing beyond the download.

Het Parool holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NOS has 1.2K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of Het Parool's written reviews are positive against 43% of NOS's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Het Parool ships an update every 2 weeks, NOS every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Het Parool | NOS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/het-parool-nieuws/id427597105/reviews)** | [4.7 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nos/id516491461/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **1.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **43.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 204 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [DPG Media Services](https://appshunter.io/developer/392582240) | [Nederlandse Omroep Stichting](https://appshunter.io/developer/316584000) |

## What reviewers say

### Het Parool

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/het-parool-nieuws/id427597105)

Stay updated 24/7 with breaking news and local developments. Access the digital edition of the printed newspaper, listen to podcasts, and play puzzles. Enjoy exclusive content and features optimized for tablet use.

**Highlights:** Latest news updates, Live blogs and push notifications, Amsterdam event tips and reviews, Digital version of the printed newspaper, Digital Edition with interactive features, Podcasts and puzzles, Archive access

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Parool Digitaal Basis | $2.49 | per 7 days |
| Parool Digitaal Basis | $9.95 | per month |
| Parool Digitaal basis | $9.95 | per month |
| Het Parool Digitaal Premium | $12.99 | per month |


### NOS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nos/id516491461)

Access the latest news, sports updates, weather forecasts, and live television broadcasts from a trusted source. Stay informed anytime, anywhere with this comprehensive news application.

**Highlights:** Latest news updates, Sports scores and highlights, Weather forecasts, Live television streaming, Mobile and tablet access

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🌐 Excellent source of Dutch news for expats
- 📰 Comprehensive and up-to-date news coverage
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🌍 Keeps users connected to their home country

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- 🔍 Biased or one-sided reporting in some articles
- 🔇 Video playback problems, especially for users abroad
- 📝 Poor grammar and spelling in articles
- 🕰️ Slow loading times and buffering issues

**Reported bugs**

- Videos not available in certain regions
- Inability to remove or hide image thumbnails
- Duplicate or repeating paragraphs in articles
- Crashes after recent app updates

**Requested features**

- Picture-in-picture mode
- Option to disable automatic video playback
- Customizable font and text size
- Improved video streaming quality and reliability
- Dedicated sections for environment and science news


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Het Parool free?

Het Parool is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is NOS free?

NOS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Het Parool or NOS?

Het Parool is rated higher. Het Parool averages 5.0 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while NOS averages 4.7 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do Het Parool or NOS have ads?

Het Parool shows ads; NOS does not.

### Which is updated more often, Het Parool or NOS?

Het Parool ships an update every 2 weeks, and NOS every 10 days. Most recently, Het Parool was updated on September 17, 2026 and NOS on September 21, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*