# NKY vs We Are Buffalo

The clearest difference is rating: We Are Buffalo at 5.0 against NKY's 4.2. We Are Buffalo also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). NKY's advantage is ratings volume (230 vs 1) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NKY sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. We Are Buffalo asks for nothing beyond the download.

We Are Buffalo holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NKY has 230 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

NKY ships an update monthly, We Are Buffalo every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NKY | We Are Buffalo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (230 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nky/id563515652/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/we-are-buffalo/id1641516557/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **230** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 20.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 185 MB | 76 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [USA TODAY Co., Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/404843797) | [Townsquare Media, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/433762450) |

## What reviewers say

### NKY

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nky/id563515652)

Access local news, events, weather, and traffic for Northern Kentucky and the Greater Cincinnati area. Save articles for offline reading and stay updated with comprehensive local coverage.

**Highlights:** Local news and weather, Save articles for offline viewing, Comprehensive local coverage, Latest headlines, sports, entertainment, Photos and videos

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NKY.com Digital Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| 1 Month of Full Access to Cincinnati.com | $9.99 | per month |
| Annual Digital Subscription | $35.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great sports coverage (high school)
- 👍 Good for local NKY news
- 👍 Best news org in the area

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Paywall for most stories
- 💸 Ads and subscription required
- 💸 App Store doesn't mention subscription
- 💸 Content is now pay-only
- 💸 Not worth the download (online alternatives)

**Reported bugs**

- App just spins when updating
- App closes when reading a story
- Pop-up ads from Amazon
- App crashes frequently
- App is slow to load

**Requested features**

- Indicate subscription requirement in App Store
- Fix A+ letter enlarging icon


### We Are Buffalo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/we-are-buffalo/id1641516557)

Stay informed about Buffalo and Western New York with local news, sports, food, music, events, and gossip. Get customizable notifications and save articles for offline reading. Share updates easily via social media.

**Highlights:** Local news and information, Sports updates, Food and music scene, Event listings, Customizable notifications, Offline article reading, Social media sharing

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NKY free?

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

### Is We Are Buffalo free?

We Are Buffalo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, NKY or We Are Buffalo?

We Are Buffalo is rated higher. NKY averages 4.2 out of 5 from 230 ratings, while We Are Buffalo averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do NKY or We Are Buffalo have ads?

Both NKY and We Are Buffalo show ads.

### Which is updated more often, NKY or We Are Buffalo?

NKY ships an update monthly, and We Are Buffalo every 3 months. Most recently, NKY was updated on November 6, 2026 and We Are Buffalo on November 3, 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.*