# 12OnYourSide vs The Progress

The clearest difference is review sentiment: The Progress at 100% against 12OnYourSide's 14%. 12OnYourSide's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). On price, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Progress sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. 12OnYourSide asks for nothing beyond the download.

12OnYourSide holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 12OnYourSide has 6.3K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 14% of 12OnYourSide's written reviews are positive against 100% of The Progress's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and July 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 12OnYourSide | The Progress |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (6.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/12onyourside/id450211141/reviews)** | [4.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-progress-index/id1638994551/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.3K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 13.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 99 MB | 182 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Gray Television Group, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/416888140) | [Gannett](https://appshunter.io/developer/404843797) |

## What reviewers say

### 12OnYourSide

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/12onyourside/id450211141)

Get local news and traffic updates for Richmond and central Virginia. Receive breaking news alerts, view live headlines, and access sports and video content. The app customizes content based on your location.

**Highlights:** Breaking news alerts, Local traffic coverage, School closings, Live news headlines, Sports updates, Video content

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Accurate news reporting
- 🌟 Great weather team
- 💻 Useful for live streaming

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Difficult to navigate
- 💰 Too many ads
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔌 High battery consumption
- 🤖 Poorly designed UI updates

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes after recent updates
- Live stream frequently pauses or stops working
- Notifications don't link to updated stories
- Compatibility issues with certain devices and OS versions

**Requested features**

- Reduce ads and improve user experience
- Improve accessibility and readability
- Provide more timely updates, especially on weekends
- Offer an ad-free paid version


### The Progress

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-progress-index/id1638994551)

Access in-depth local journalism, breaking news, and engaging multimedia content. Customize your reading experience with features like offline access, adjustable text size, and night mode. Enjoy a streamlined interface for news, sports, and community events.

**Highlights:** In-depth journalism, Breaking news alerts, Streamlined multimedia experience, Offline reading, Customizable text size and night mode, eNewspaper access

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Digital Rate | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Digital Rate | $14.99 | per month |
| Monthly Digital Subscription | $16.99 | per month |
| Annual Digital Subscription | $69.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 12OnYourSide free?

12OnYourSide is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is The Progress free?

The Progress is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, 12OnYourSide or The Progress?

12OnYourSide is rated higher. 12OnYourSide averages 4.5 out of 5 from 6.3K ratings, while The Progress averages 4.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do 12OnYourSide or The Progress have ads?

Both 12OnYourSide and The Progress show ads.

### Which is updated more often, 12OnYourSide or The Progress?

12OnYourSide ships an update monthly, and The Progress monthly. Most recently, 12OnYourSide was updated on September 29, 2026 and The Progress on July 24, 2026.

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