# NOS vs 112

The clearest difference is rating: NOS at 4.7 against 112's 1.0. NOS also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). 112's advantage is iOS requirement (12.4 vs 17.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 112 sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. NOS asks for nothing beyond the download.

NOS holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NOS has 1.2K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

NOS ships an update every 10 days, 112 monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NOS | 112 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nos/id516491461/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/112-nederland/id1572876931/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 43.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 55 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **12.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Nederlandse Omroep Stichting](https://appshunter.io/developer/316584000) | [Ton Snoei](https://appshunter.io/developer/1175441689) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### 112

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/112-nederland/id1572876931)

Receive real-time alerts for emergency services like fire, police, and ambulance in your vicinity. View incidents on an interactive map, access background news, and share alerts with friends. Search for incidents by postcode, city, or street.

**Highlights:** Real-time 112 emergency notifications, Interactive incident maps, Background information (112 News), Search incidents by location, Share alerts with friends, Customizable location alerts

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1-Maand Advertentievrij | $0.99 | per month |
| 1-jaar Advertentievrij | $3.99 | per year |
| Lifetime advertentievrij | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NOS free?

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

### Is 112 free?

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

### Which has better reviews, NOS or 112?

NOS is rated higher. NOS averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while 112 averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do NOS or 112 have ads?

112 shows ads; NOS does not.

### Which is updated more often, NOS or 112?

NOS ships an update every 10 days, and 112 monthly. Most recently, NOS was updated on November 1, 2026 and 112 on November 3, 2026.

---

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