# News vs Springfield's Talk 104.1

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Springfield's Talk 104.1 at none against News's 4. Springfield's Talk 104.1 also leads on review sentiment (60% vs 51%) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.6). News's advantage is ratings volume (412 vs 11) and chart position (#198 vs unranked). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. News sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Springfield's Talk 104.1 asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for News against 4.3 for Springfield's Talk 104.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: News has 412 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 51% of News's written reviews are positive against 60% of Springfield's Talk 104.1's.

News ships an update monthly, Springfield's Talk 104.1 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | News | Springfield's Talk 104.1 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (412 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/news-leader/id520202089/reviews) | **[4.3 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/springfields-talk-1041/id1536464328/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **412** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 50.9% of reviews | **60.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#198** | — |
| Size | 187 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [USA TODAY Co., Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/404843797) | [SummitMedia, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1447300668) |

## What reviewers say

### News

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/news-leader/id520202089)

**Currently charting:** #198 Top Grossing · Magazines & Newspapers (US App Store)

Access local news, in-depth journalism, and engaging multimedia content. Get real-time notifications for breaking news, sports, and weather. Customize your reading experience and enjoy a digital replica of the print edition.

**Highlights:** In-depth local journalism, Breaking news notifications, Sports coverage, Customizable reading experience, Offline reading, eNewspaper replica, Access to USA TODAY

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Digital Subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| Monthly Digital Rate | $14.99 | per month |
| The News-Leader Digital Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| The News-Leader Annual Digital Subscription | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 📰 Excellent local and state news coverage
- 📱 Easy navigation and user-friendly interface
- 🔔 Helpful breaking news notifications
- ✍️ High-quality journalism and reporting
- 🌍 Good accessibility for remote readers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezing issues
- 🔐 Persistent login and authentication problems
- 📄 E-newspaper difficult to navigate and access
- 🔤 Small text size on tablets and devices
- 📰 News content outdated or delayed (2-3 days behind)

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when changing page size
- Text falls off pages during reading
- Login requires repeated re-authentication after 5 stories
- E-newspaper section inaccessible or only shows USA Today
- App freezes during ad transitions

**Requested features**

- Restore newspaper-style full-page layout view
- Implement search functionality
- Add ability to read and post comments
- Improve e-newspaper section navigation
- Better subheading formatting within articles


### Springfield's Talk 104.1

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/springfields-talk-1041/id1536464328)

Listen live to a local radio station's programming. Access on-demand content and stay updated with the latest news and information from the Springfield area. Enjoy a seamless audio experience on your mobile device.

**Highlights:** Live radio streaming, On-demand content, Local news updates, Mobile audio experience

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is News free?

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

### Is Springfield's Talk 104.1 free?

Springfield's Talk 104.1 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, News or Springfield's Talk 104.1?

Springfield's Talk 104.1 is rated higher. News averages 4.3 out of 5 from 412 ratings, while Springfield's Talk 104.1 averages 4.3 from 11 ratings.

### Do News or Springfield's Talk 104.1 have ads?

Both News and Springfield's Talk 104.1 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, News or Springfield's Talk 104.1?

News ships an update monthly, and Springfield's Talk 104.1 every 2 months. Most recently, News was updated on September 24, 2026 and Springfield's Talk 104.1 on June 4, 2026.

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