# MyFOX8 vs Record

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MyFOX8 at none against Record's 4. MyFOX8 also leads on review sentiment (31% vs 0%) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). On price, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Record sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. MyFOX8 asks for nothing beyond the download.

MyFOX8 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MyFOX8 has 2.6K ratings behind it against 81, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 31% of MyFOX8's written reviews are positive against 0% of Record's.

MyFOX8 ships an update every 6 weeks, Record every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | MyFOX8 | Record |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myfox8/id576468704/reviews)** | [4.4 (81 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/record-courier/id1388343857/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.6K** | 81 |
| Positive reviews | **30.6% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 75 MB | 184 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Local TV LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/318424697) | [USA TODAY Co., Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/404843797) |

## What reviewers say

### MyFOX8

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myfox8/id576468704)

Stay informed with local news and real-time updates. Access top stories from daily broadcasts, breaking news, and in-depth community reports. Plan your day with detailed weather forecasts and interactive radar.

**Highlights:** Top local news stories, Real-time developing stories, Video reports from reporters, Detailed weather forecasts, Interactive radar map, Breaking news alerts, Save stories for later

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💯 Best news station
- 🔍 Up-to-date local news coverage
- 📱 Convenient and easy-to-use app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Slow to update news, especially on weekends
- 🔍 Repetitive content and stories
- 🔍 Excessive ads and pop-ups
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🔍 Limited functionality after recent updates

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Tapping on articles redirects to ads
- Share buttons not working

**Requested features**

- Separate tabs for local and national news
- Ability to adjust font size
- Improved video playback performance


### Record

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/record-courier/id1388343857)

Access local news, in-depth journalism, and engaging multimedia content. Get breaking news alerts, sports scores, and weather updates. Customize your reading experience with offline access and adjustable text sizes.

**Highlights:** In-depth local journalism, Breaking news alerts, Sports coverage, Customizable reading experience, Offline reading, eNewspaper access

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Digital Rate | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Digital Rate | $14.99 | per month |
| Monthly Digital Subscription | $16.99 | per month |
| Annual Digital Subscription | $69.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MyFOX8 free?

MyFOX8 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Record free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MyFOX8 or Record?

MyFOX8 is rated higher. MyFOX8 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.6K ratings, while Record averages 4.4 from 81 ratings.

### Do MyFOX8 or Record have ads?

Both MyFOX8 and Record show ads.

### Which is updated more often, MyFOX8 or Record?

MyFOX8 ships an update every 6 weeks, and Record every 5 weeks. Most recently, MyFOX8 was updated on October 24, 2026 and Record on October 24, 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.*