# Reason vs InTown

The clearest difference is ads: Reason at none against InTown's shown. Reason also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and chart position (#150 vs unranked). InTown's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases 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 — 4.8 for Reason against 4.9 for InTown. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 284 and 83 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Reason ships an update every 4 months, InTown fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Reason | InTown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (284 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reason/id6480322558/reviews) | **[4.9 (83 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/intown-local-matters/id6757347340/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **284** | 83 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#150** | — |
| Size | 27 MB | 113 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Reason](https://appshunter.io/developer/340034132) | [Life Agents, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1817111538) |

## What reviewers say

### Reason

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reason/id6480322558)

**Currently charting:** #150 Top Free · Magazines & Newspapers (US App Store)

Access accurate and honest news, ideas, videos, and podcasts from a libertarian perspective. Personalize notifications and stream exclusive content, including documentaries and newsletters.

**Highlights:** Libertarian news and ideas, Exclusive videos and documentaries, Podcast streaming, Personalized news notifications, Newsletter access, Reason Plus subscription for early magazine access

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### InTown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/intown-local-matters/id6757347340)

Stay informed about your local community with real-time updates on breaking news, crime alerts, and upcoming events. Access live weather forecasts and stream local TV channels directly from your device.

**Highlights:** Real-time crime alerts and map, Local breaking news feed, Live weather forecasts and warnings, Upcoming local events listings, Stream local TV channels

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Reason free?

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

### Is InTown free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Reason or InTown?

InTown is rated higher. Reason averages 4.8 out of 5 from 284 ratings, while InTown averages 4.9 from 83 ratings.

### Do Reason or InTown have ads?

InTown shows ads; Reason does not.

### Which is updated more often, Reason or InTown?

Reason ships an update every 4 months, and InTown fortnightly. Most recently, Reason was updated on October 18, 2026 and InTown on October 14, 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.*