Comparison

The Yorkshire Post Newspaper vs Teesside Live

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

Head to head
About

The Yorkshire Post Newspaper

Access the latest news and a digital replica of a regional newspaper. Enjoy articles, supplements, and multimedia content with offline reading and search capabilities. Stay informed with live updates and notifications.

Highlights
  • Digital newspaper replica
  • Latest live news
  • Offline reading
  • Search functionality
  • Podcasts
  • 30-day archive
Features
Read full description

The best and latest news from Yorkshire brought to you by the Yorkshire Post. The Yorkshire Post app brings you a full colour digital replica of Yorkshire’s national newspaper and every supplement, presented in pristine detail and designed to be enjoyed on your smartphone or tablet. Updated early each morning six days a week, the app allows you to read the full edition of the paper and its supplements over breakfast, or download them for offline reading later. When viewing a paper or supplement, you can pinch and zoom to enlarge the pages and articles, swipe through or jump to the next or other pages, use the search functionality to find specific articles, and view full pages either in single page portrait or double page spread landscape mode. Discover up-to-the-minute latest news from the region via yorkshirepost.co.uk, updated throughout the day and including photos, videos, improved digital content which can all be shared on social media. We have live news notifications sent directly to your device. The app features: • The latest live news and daily digital edition newspaper • Live updates • New easy-to-use navigation • Podcasts • Read essential content offline when it suits you • Responsive design complimenting the print edition • 30 day archive of the newspaper Privacy Policy: https://www.mediaconcierge.co.uk/website-privacy-notice-nw/ T&C: https://www.mediaconcierge.co.uk/terms-of-use-nw

About

Teesside Live

Stay informed about local news, events, and entertainment in the Teesside region. Get breaking news alerts, discover what's happening, and follow live football coverage. Personalize your feed and engage with the community.

Highlights
  • Local news and articles
  • Event listings and guides
  • Live football updates
  • Personalized content feed
  • Interactive community features
  • Breaking news alerts
  • Save articles for later
Features
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Introducing Teesside Live: Your Ultimate Teesside Experience Welcome to Teesside Live, your go-to app for all things Teesside! Immerse yourself in a world of local news, entertainment, events, and more. Stay connected with the heart of the region and never miss a beat on what's happening in Middlesbrough and beyond. With our user-friendly interface and comprehensive coverage, you'll have your finger on the pulse of Teesside like never before. Stay Informed: Get the latest breaking news, in-depth articles, and exclusive reports right at your fingertips. From local politics to community stories, we've got you covered. What's On: Discover a vibrant array of events, concerts, exhibitions, and festivals happening around town. Plan your weekends with ease and stay up to date with Teesside’s lively cultural scene. Live Football Coverage: Never miss a moment of the action with our extensive coverage of the Boro. Get real-time updates, match highlights, expert analysis, and interviews from Middlesbrough FC. Personalised Content: Design your feed to fit you by selecting the topics you’re most interested in. Interactive Features: Share articles with friends, leave comments, and participate in polls to voice your opinions. Join the conversation and become a part of the Teesside Live community. Breaking News Alerts: Be the first to know about important news, updates, and events with our real-time push notifications. From breaking news stories to traffic updates, we'll keep you informed and connected. Save For Later: Save articles to read later, even when you're offline, so you can enjoy your news on the go, anytime. Unlock Teesside Live Premium for the Full Experience Unlimited articles Never miss out on a top story with access to unlimited articles and exclusive content. Ad-free browsing Enjoy an uninterrupted reading experience with absolutely no ads. Exclusive offers Get access to exclusive deals and offers only available to our Premium members. The Edit A weekly curation of the best long reads every Monday morning selected by our features editor. The Digest A specially curated round-up of the most important stories to catch you up on anything you might have missed, twice-daily. Puzzles Flex your mental muscles with our selection of puzzles including crosswords and sudoku. Terms and Conditions https://www.gazettelive.co.uk/terms-conditions/ Privacy Notice https://www.gazettelive.co.uk/privacy-notice/

Screenshots

The Yorkshire Post Newspaper4 screens
Teesside Live4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: The Yorkshire Post Newspaper at none against Teesside Live's shown. The Yorkshire Post Newspaper also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Teesside Live's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 6 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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. The Yorkshire Post Newspaper sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month and Teesside Live sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

The Yorkshire Post Newspaper holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 15 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 39% of The Yorkshire Post Newspaper's written reviews are positive against 40% of Teesside Live's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Yorkshire Post Newspaper ships an update every 6 months, Teesside Live monthly. Both last shipped on October 19, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
The Yorkshire Post Newspaper versus Teesside Live: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Yorkshire Post NewspaperTeesside Live
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (9 ratings) — better4.7 (15 ratings)
Positive reviews39.0% of reviews40.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings915 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB116 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperIconic Media Group LimitedTrinity Mirror Digital Media Limited

Customer experience

The Yorkshire Post Newspaper

All ratings9 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews41 reviews
Positive39.0%
Neutral19.5%
Negative41.5%

Teesside Live

All ratings15 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews77 reviews
Positive40.3%
Neutral5.2%
Negative54.5%

Bugs and requests

The Yorkshire Post Newspaper

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Teesside Live

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • Subscription not recognized
  • App crashes on startup
  • Commenting page frame disappears
  • Stories auto-scroll to ads
  • Posts fail to send
Show 6 more
  • Comments not loading ('oops' message)
  • App lagging/outdated news
  • App crashes and won't reopen
  • Website refreshes with new adverts
  • App crashes before opening
  • Latest news stories disappear

Requested features

5 requests
  • Allow users to edit/delete comments
  • Add date to news items
  • Improve search functionality for past news
  • Allow expanding CCTV images
  • Revert app name to Gazette

In-app purchases

2 purchases

The Yorkshire Post Newspaper

Subscriptions2
  • The Yorkshire Post1 Month trial$12.991 Month
  • YP Monthly Subscription$12.991 Month
2 purchases

Teesside Live

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly1 Month trial$4.991 Month
  • Yearly1 Year trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is The Yorkshire Post Newspaper free?
The Yorkshire Post Newspaper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Teesside Live free?
Teesside Live is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, The Yorkshire Post Newspaper or Teesside Live?
The Yorkshire Post Newspaper is rated higher. The Yorkshire Post Newspaper averages 5.0 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Teesside Live averages 4.7 from 15 ratings.
Do The Yorkshire Post Newspaper or Teesside Live have ads?
Teesside Live shows ads; The Yorkshire Post Newspaper does not.
Which is updated more often, The Yorkshire Post Newspaper or Teesside Live?
The Yorkshire Post Newspaper ships an update every 6 months, and Teesside Live monthly. Most recently, The Yorkshire Post Newspaper was updated on October 19, 2026 and Teesside Live on October 19, 2026.

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