Comparison

Le Temps vs La Côte

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

Head to head
About

Le Temps

Access Swiss and international news with in-depth articles, investigations, and reports. Enjoy multimedia content like videos and podcasts, and read the digital newspaper. Offers unlimited access to online content and exclusive benefits for subscribers.

Highlights
  • Real-time news feed
  • In-depth investigations and reports
  • Videos and podcasts
  • Digital newspaper and e-paper access
  • Personalized notifications
  • Subscription management
Features
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Le Temps deciphers Swiss and international news daily! Dive into the heart of the news from your smartphone, access all the articles, investigations, and reports from our editorial team, and explore in depth the topics that interest you. Navigate through our different themes and formats (articles, e-papers, videos, and podcasts) and enjoy a unique user experience. FOLLOW THE NEWS IN REAL TIME Follow Swiss and international news continuously with our live feed. Our journalists are on the ground every day covering news on a wide range of topics: international, economic, political, cultural, and sports news. Activate notifications so you never miss an update. RELIABLE AND IN-DEPTH INFORMATION Explore our investigations, reports, and analyses on the topics that interest you: economics, politics, science, culture, sports, and technology. Also discover our in-depth features and special reports to understand the challenges of today and tomorrow. LE TEMPS VIDEOS AND PODCASTS Culture, economics, politics, personal stories… All of Le Temps' videos are available on the app, under the Videos section. You can also listen to all episodes of Le Temps' podcasts (Brise Glace, Sous la Coupole, Feu Sacré…) on the app. READ THE NEWSPAPER ONLINE View the PDF version of the newspaper directly from the app and access PDFs of Le T, Le Temps' lifestyle magazine, as well as themed supplements. SUBSCRIBE TO LE TEMPS Enjoy unlimited access to all our online content (news, features, videos, podcasts), the print newspaper delivered to your home or accessible online, and a privilege program with exclusive events and benefits. Subscribe now, directly from the app, by selecting the offer that suits you best (from CHF 29 per month). Already a subscriber? Log in to your account for unlimited access to our content and manage your subscription directly in the app. OPTIMIZED BROWSING Browse our sections and articles with an interface optimized for your smartphone, ensuring optimal reading comfort. TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE AND PRIVACY POLICY Our terms and conditions of sale are available here: https://www.letemps.ch/en/terms-and-conditions-of-sale We take the protection of your data seriously. Consult our data protection policy (https://www.letemps.ch/en/privacy-policy) to learn more about how we process your personal information. Stay connected to the news with the Le Temps app: A newsroom of 150 journalists and correspondents in Switzerland and abroad Reliable and verified information Daily Swiss and international news In-depth investigations and reports to better understand world affairs Download the Le Temps app, Switzerland's leading media outlet. ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT Do you have a question, a comment, or are you experiencing a technical problem with our app? Feel free to consult our FAQ or contact us through the "Contact Us" section in the app settings.

About

La Côte

Stay informed with regional, Swiss, and international news. Access exclusive subscriber content, digital editions, and real-time alerts. Engage with the community through contests and reader submissions.

Highlights
  • Live news updates
  • Regional, Swiss, and international event coverage
  • Personalized news feed
  • Real-time news alerts
  • Subscriber-exclusive content
  • Digital newspaper access
  • Offline reading mode
Features
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L'application de La Côte, quotidien des Districts de Morges et de Nyon, vous informe sur l’actualité régionale, suisse et internationale : • suivez l’info en direct • suivez les grands évènements régionaux, suisses et internationaux : sportifs, politiques, culturels • personnalisez les thématiques qui vous intéressent le plus dans la section "Ma une" • recevez les alertes d’actualité en temps réel Avec nos contenus destinés aux abonnés, profitez : • d’une sélection des contenus indispensables pour comprendre l'actualité régionale • du décryptage des préoccupations et débats qui vous concernent directement • de l’accès personnel et illimité à tous les contenus payants • du Journal Digital et ses suppléments thématiques : o partout et vingt-quatre heures sur vingt-quatre sur tous les écrans o accès aux 30 dernières éditions, au minimum o possibilité de consulter La Côte en mode « hors ligne », après l’avoir téléchargé o l’achat au numéro est également disponible En plus de l’actualité et l’information, La Côte vous propose les services suivants : • la liste des décès contenant nom, prénom, localité et année de naissance • nos concours • nos sondages thématiques • nos articles enrichis de galeries d’images et/ou de vidéos • la fonction « Témoin-lecteur » vous permettant de transmettre à la rédaction une photo ou une vidéo d’un évènement, d'un fait divers, etc... Découvrez LA CÔTE NUMÉRIQUE: Abonnez-vous directement depuis l'application: vous bénéficiez alors d’un accès libre aux articles de LA CÔTE et ses magazines dans l’application. • Abonnement mensuel CHF 19.- reconductible et sans engagement de durée, • L’abonnement et son renouvellement peuvent être gérés en vous rendant dans votre compte App Store après l’achat. • Le paiement sera débité du compte iTunes à la confirmation de l'achat • L'abonnement est automatiquement renouvelé, sauf si le renouvellement automatique est désactivé au moins 24 heures avant la fin de la période en cours. • Le compte sera facturé pour le renouvellement dans les 24 heures avant la fin de la période en cours, et le coût du renouvellement sera déterminé • Les abonnements peuvent être gérés par l'utilisateur et le renouvellement automatique peut être désactivé en accédant aux paramètres du compte de l'utilisateur après l'achat. • Toute portion inutilisée d'une période d'essai gratuite, si elle est offerte, sera perdue lorsque l'utilisateur achète un abonnement à cette publication, le cas échéant Achetez le quotidien ou les magazines à l’unité : • Le quotidien disponible en achat à l’unité à CHF 3.- Plus d’infos à cette adresse: https://www.lacote.ch/pages/conditions-generales-sur-la-cote-507101

Screenshots

Le Temps4 screens
La Côte4 screens

Verdict

The call

Le Temps and La Côte both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of La Côte's written reviews are positive against 42% of Le Temps's. La Côte also leads on iOS requirement (15.3 vs 17.0). Le Temps's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ratings volume 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. Le Temps sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $17.49 per month and La Côte sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $22.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Le Temps against 4.7 for La Côte. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 32 and 24 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 42% of Le Temps's written reviews are positive against 100% of La Côte's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Le Temps ships an update fortnightly, La Côte every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Le Temps versus La Côte: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLe TempsLa Côte
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (32 ratings) — better4.7 (24 ratings)
Positive reviews42.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings32 — better24
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.3 — better
Further details — not scored
Size145 MB80 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLe Temps SAEtablissements Ed. Cherix SA

Customer experience

Le Temps

All ratings32 ratings
Positive96.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive42.3%
Neutral11.5%
Negative46.2%

La Côte

All ratings24 ratings
Positive95.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative4.2%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Le Temps

Subscriptions4
  • Abonnement Digital$17.491 Month
  • Abonnement Digital+$24.491 Month
  • Abonnement Digital + ePaper1 Month trial$26.991 Month
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  • Abonnement Digital + ePaper1 Year trial$349.991 Year
2 purchases

La Côte

Subscriptions1
  • Abonnement numérique1 Month trial$22.991 Month
One-time1
  • édition du journal$2.99

Questions

Is Le Temps free?
Le Temps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is La Côte free?
La Côte is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Le Temps or La Côte?
Le Temps is rated higher. Le Temps averages 4.8 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while La Côte averages 4.7 from 24 ratings.
Do Le Temps or La Côte have ads?
Both Le Temps and La Côte show ads.
Which is updated more often, Le Temps or La Côte?
Le Temps ships an update fortnightly, and La Côte every 2 months. Most recently, Le Temps was updated on November 10, 2026 and La Côte on November 1, 2026.

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