# Le Temps vs Arcinfo

Le Temps and Arcinfo both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Arcinfo's written reviews are positive against 44% of Le Temps's. Arcinfo also leads on iOS requirement (15.3 vs 17.0). Le Temps's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Le Temps sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $17.49 per month and Arcinfo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Le Temps against 4.6 for Arcinfo. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 32 and 16 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 44% of Le Temps's written reviews are positive against 100% of Arcinfo's.

Le Temps ships an update every 2 weeks, Arcinfo every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Le Temps | Arcinfo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/le-temps-actualites/id455659364/reviews)** | [4.6 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcinfo/id474752287/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **32** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | 44.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 124 MB | 80 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.3** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Le Temps SA](https://appshunter.io/developer/382045582) | [Société Neuchâteloise de Presse SA](https://appshunter.io/developer/474752530) |

## What reviewers say

### Le Temps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/le-temps-actualites/id455659364)

Access in-depth Swiss and international news, investigations, and reports. Enjoy articles, e-papers, videos, and podcasts with a seamless user experience. Stay informed with real-time updates and exclusive subscriber benefits.

**Highlights:** Real-time news feed, In-depth investigations and reports, Video and podcast content, Digital newspaper access, Personalized notifications, Subscriber-exclusive events

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Abonnement Digital | $17.49 | per month |
| Abonnement Digital+ | $24.49 | per month |
| Abonnement Digital + ePaper | $26.99 | per month |
| Abonnement Digital + ePaper | $349.99 | per year |


### Arcinfo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcinfo/id474752287)

Stay informed with regional, Swiss, and international news. Follow live updates, personalize your feed, and receive real-time alerts. Access exclusive subscriber content, digital journals, and offline reading.

**Highlights:** Live news updates, Personalized news feed, Real-time alerts, Subscriber-exclusive content, Digital journal access, Offline reading mode, Reader witness function

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Abonnement numérique | $29.99 | per month |
| édition du journal | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Le Temps free?

Le Temps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Arcinfo free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Le Temps or Arcinfo?

Le Temps is rated higher. Le Temps averages 4.8 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while Arcinfo averages 4.6 from 16 ratings.

### Do Le Temps or Arcinfo have ads?

Both Le Temps and Arcinfo show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Le Temps or Arcinfo?

Le Temps ships an update every 2 weeks, and Arcinfo every 2 months. Most recently, Le Temps was updated on October 26, 2026 and Arcinfo on October 26, 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.*