# CalMatters vs YubaNet

The clearest difference is chart position: CalMatters at #83 against YubaNet's unranked. CalMatters also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for CalMatters against 4.9 for YubaNet. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18 and 38 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CalMatters | YubaNet |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calmatters/id6475375084/reviews)** | [4.9 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yubanet/id6757768527/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 18 | **38** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#83** | — |
| Size | 53 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [CalMatters](https://appshunter.io/developer/1724098439) | [YubaNet](https://appshunter.io/developer/1868840186) |

## What reviewers say

### CalMatters

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calmatters/id6475375084)

**Currently charting:** #83 Top Free · Magazines & Newspapers (US App Store)

This app provides in-depth, nonpartisan news coverage focused on California's quality of life issues. It aims to hold leaders accountable and explore solutions through investigative journalism.

**Highlights:** In-depth news coverage, Focus on quality of life issues, Accountability journalism, Solutions-oriented reporting, Covers California and its economy

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### YubaNet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yubanet/id6757768527)

Access local news for the Sierra Foothills, including breaking news, public safety, and community coverage. Receive real-time alerts and save stories for later. Enjoy podcasts and videos, all without algorithms or clickbait.

**Highlights:** Local news for Sierra Foothills, Breaking news and emergency alerts, Save stories for later reading, Curated story collections, Podcast and video library, No algorithms or clickbait

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CalMatters free?

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

### Is YubaNet free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CalMatters or YubaNet?

CalMatters is rated higher. CalMatters averages 5.0 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while YubaNet averages 4.9 from 38 ratings.

### Do CalMatters or YubaNet have ads?

Neither CalMatters nor YubaNet shows ads.

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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.*