# הארץ vs Israel Home Front Command

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Israel Home Front Command at none against הארץ's 14. Israel Home Front Command also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12 vs 17.0). הארץ's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and chart position (#61 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. הארץ sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $14.49 per month. Israel Home Front Command asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for הארץ against 4.2 for Israel Home Front Command. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: הארץ has 602 ratings behind it against 103, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 41% of הארץ's written reviews are positive against 38% of Israel Home Front Command's.

הארץ ships an update every 3 weeks, Israel Home Front Command every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | הארץ | Israel Home Front Command |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (602 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/haaretz/id521559643/reviews) | [4.2 (103 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/israel-home-front-command/id1542010719/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **602** | 103 |
| Positive reviews | **40.9% of reviews** | 37.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#61** | — |
| Size | 105 MB | 151 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **12** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Haaretz Daily Newspaper Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/500132380) | [Israel Home Front Command](https://appshunter.io/developer/999308676) |

## What reviewers say

### הארץ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/haaretz/id521559643)

**Currently charting:** #61 Top Grossing · Magazines & Newspapers, #83 Top Grossing · News (US App Store)

Access real-time news, in-depth analysis, and diverse content from a leading Israeli newspaper. Enjoy features like podcasts, recipes, movie reviews, and interactive games. Share articles, comment, and receive instant alerts.

**Highlights:** Real-time news updates, In-depth analysis and opinion pieces, Magazine and leisure articles, Podcasts and games, Share and comment on articles, Instant notifications

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| מינוי חודשי להארץ | $14.49 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription Renewal | $14.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription Renewal | $14.99 | per month |
| מבצע חגים | $14.99 | per month |
| Unlimited access for Haaretz | $15.99 | per month |
| Haaretz unlimited access | $15.99 | per month |
| Haaretz Unlimited access | $17.99 | per month |
| Haaretz Unlimited access | $17.99 | per month |
| מינוי חודשי להארץ | $17.99 | per month |
| Haaretz Unlimited Access | $159.99 | per year |
| Haaretz Hebrew Edition for iPhone | $179.99 | per year |
| מנוי שנתי להארץ עם הטבה | $179.99 | per year |
| מינוי שנתי להארץ | $179.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 High-quality journalism
- 📚 Diverse and insightful content
- 🗞️ Reliable news source
- 💻 Smooth app experience
- 👍 User-friendly interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes and stability issues
- 💸 Expensive subscription
- 📢 Intrusive ads for paid subscribers
- 📱 Suboptimal iPad experience
- 🔋 Battery drain

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent login issues
- Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions
- Inconsistent article loading
- Unreliable push notifications

**Requested features**

- Offline reading mode
- Customizable notification settings
- Improved article recommendation algorithm
- Enhanced search and filtering options
- Embedded English translation


### Israel Home Front Command

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/israel-home-front-command/id1542010719)

Receive real-time alerts and vital information from the Home Front Command based on your location and selected interests. Stay updated during emergencies and easily contact the command for assistance. The app supports multiple languages for wider accessibility.

**Highlights:** Real-time alerts, Location-based information, Areas of interest selection, Emergency updates, Contact Home Front Command, Multilingual support

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is הארץ free?

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

### Is Israel Home Front Command free?

Israel Home Front Command is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, הארץ or Israel Home Front Command?

הארץ and Israel Home Front Command are both rated 4.2 out of 5 on the App Store, from 602 and 103 ratings respectively.

### Do הארץ or Israel Home Front Command have ads?

הארץ shows ads; Israel Home Front Command does not.

### Which is updated more often, הארץ or Israel Home Front Command?

הארץ ships an update every 3 weeks, and Israel Home Front Command every 3 months. Most recently, הארץ was updated on September 23, 2026 and Israel Home Front Command on September 22, 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.*