Chicago Sun vs Roundtable (RTB)
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Chicago Sun
Access breaking news, in-depth investigations, and local sports coverage from Chicago. Stay updated on city politics, entertainment, and opinion pieces. Subscribers can also access the digital edition of the print newspaper.
- Breaking news alerts
- In-depth investigations
- Local sports coverage
- Opinion and editorials
- Entertainment listings
- Bookmark and download content
- Access to e-Paper
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Get the latest Chicago news, sports, entertainment and more straight from the Chicago Sun-Times newsroom. Receive push notifications to keep you in the loop on breaking news and sports scores. Stay informed on impactful investigations, politics and daily stories that matter most to the hardworking people of Chicago – from neighborhood crime and city corruption to schools and transportation to City Hall, Springfield and Washington D.C. Read the sharpest opinions and truth -to-power editorials, shining the spotlight on issues that affect your life. Follow your favorite sports teams with the city's most informed beat reporters and insightful columnists. Plan your evenings and weekends with Things To Do, movie reviews, local music, art, theater and more. Bookmark and download content to revisit, share or read later. For subscribers and members, you can also get access to the e-Paper to see the most recent editions of our award-winning print newspaper.
Roundtable (RTB)
This platform connects passionate fans and curious thinkers with expert-led discussions on sports, politics, health, and crypto. Follow breaking news, insider reporting, and engage in high-signal conversations without bots or noise.
- Expert-led sports coverage
- Breaking news and insider reporting
- Community discussion forums
- Politics and public policy updates
- Health and medical developments
- Crypto and blockchain investing news
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FOLLOW YOUR TEAM. LEAD THE CONVERSATION. Roundtable is the expert-led sports, news, and community platform built for passionate fans of the biggest teams in the world — and curious thinkers. From March Madness brackets to NFL free agency, NBA playoff races, MLB Opening Day, and Champions League drama — Roundtable connects you with real journalists and insiders covering: ► NFL — Cowboys, Chiefs, 49ers, Eagles, Jets, Seahawks, Packers ► NBA — Lakers, Warriors, Celtics, Knicks, Heat ► MLB — Yankees, Dodgers, Red Sox, Braves, Cubs, Mets ► NCAA — Alabama, Michigan, Ohio State, Texas, March Madness ► SOCCER — Man Utd, Chelsea, Celtic, Arsenal, Liverpool, PSG Track breaking news, trade rumors, bracket updates, playoff analysis, and live fan conversations — all in one place. MORE THAN SPORTS Roundtable also features expert-led coverage and community discussion around: ● Politics and public policy ● Health and medical developments ● Crypto and blockchain investing ● National and global breaking news Whether you're debating NBA seeding, discussing election strategy, or following crypto markets — Roundtable brings together serious voices and passionate communities. REAL EXPERTS. REAL DISCUSSION. Roundtable unites you with invite-only journalists and professionals who deliver: ● Breaking news & insider reporting ● In-depth analysis and video ● Market and policy commentary ● Community-driven discussion No bots. No noise. Just high-signal conversation led by experts. BUILT FOR INDEPENDENT THINKING Our secure, censorship-resistant platform empowers expert voices and engaged communities to speak freely and lead meaningful conversations. Download Roundtable today and join your team’s community — in sports, news, and beyond.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Roundtable (RTB) at 100% against Chicago Sun's 16%. Roundtable (RTB) also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). Chicago Sun's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (76 vs 14). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Roundtable (RTB) holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chicago Sun has 76 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 16% of Chicago Sun's written reviews are positive against 100% of Roundtable (RTB)'s.
Chicago Sun ships an update every 3 months, Roundtable (RTB) every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Chicago Sun | Roundtable (RTB) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (76 ratings) | 5.0 (14 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 15.7% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 76 — better | 14 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Freemium | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 125 MB | 174 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Sun-Times Media | RTB Digital, Inc. |
Customer experience
Chicago Sun
Roundtable (RTB)
Bugs and requests
Chicago Sun
Reported bugs
14 issues- Login button unresponsive or non-functional
- Login page displays with no input fields
- Scrolling up on iPad jumps back down repeatedly
- Push notification links lead to broken pages
- App crashes on launch
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- App requires login every time it opens
- Download functionality fails or takes excessive time
- App doesn't save reading position
- Share button sends incorrect content format
- Email link workaround redirects to browser instead of app
- Subscription validation fails despite active account
- French language display on some devices
- App hangs during login process
- Resolution not optimized for newer device screens
Requested features
8 requests- Dark mode option
- Widget for home screen
- Font size adjustment for accessibility
- Ability to save reading position
- Auto-delivery of daily editions
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- Better offline reading capability
- Fixed share functionality with proper links
- Improved login persistence
Roundtable (RTB)
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Chicago Sun
No in-app purchases
Roundtable (RTB)
No in-app purchases
Questions
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