Comparison

Stringer News vs My Local Press

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Stringer News

Experience news directly from individuals on the ground, offering firsthand perspectives on unfolding events. This app combines personal narratives with aggregated headlines from major news outlets for comprehensive coverage. Witness events from every angle as they happen.

Highlights
  • Eyewitness accounts
  • Firsthand event insights
  • Aggregated major headlines
  • Comprehensive news coverage
  • Real-time unfolding events
Features
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Stringer brings you news straight from the source—individuals on the ground, giving you firsthand insights into events as they unfold. Alongside these personal narratives, we aggregate headlines from major news outlets to provide comprehensive coverage. With Stringer, you're not just reading the news; you're witnessing it as it unfolds, from every angle.

About

My Local Press

Discover hyperlocal news, events, and deals from your community. Listen to articles with text-to-speech and hands-free voice playback. Create and publish your own content with AI assistance.

Highlights
  • Location-based discovery
  • Diverse content types
  • Text-to-speech narration
  • Hands-free voice playback
  • AI writing assistant
  • Direct creator support
  • Create and publish content
Features
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My Local Press brings you hyperlocal news and content from creators and businesses in your community. KEY FEATURES: Location-Based Discovery • Find stories, events, ads, and coupons from creators within your selected radius • Switch between locations to explore content from different areas • Follow specific locations to stay connected with multiple communities Diverse Content Types • Local news stories and journalism • Community events and public notices • Classifieds (jobs, housing, services) • Coupons and local business deals • Initiatives and community spotlights • Alerts for safety, weather, and traffic Listen Anywhere • Text-to-speech narration for all content — listen to stories read aloud • Hands-free voice playback — say "Play news on My Local Press" with Siri or in CarPlay • Full CarPlay audio support with Now Playing controls • Adjustable playback speed AI Writing Assistant • Conversational help when creating your content • Smart suggestions for titles, descriptions, and geo-targeting • Understands ad tiers, content types, and form context Direct Creator Support • Advertisers reach out directly to local creators for sponsored content • Purchase ads and coupons via secure Stripe Checkout • 90% of subscriptions go to content creators • Creator payouts available in over 45 countries Create & Publish • Share your own stories and content • Post classifieds for your business or personal needs • Publish as yourself or your business/organization • Rich media support for photos and audio Entity Publishing • Businesses and organizations can create entity profiles • Publish content under your business name • Build a Readers community around your organization • Manage multiple contributors Sign in with Google, Apple, Facebook, or LinkedIn — or use email. Your choice. My Local Press reimagines local media for the digital age, connecting communities through authentic, location-based content while ensuring creators are fairly compensated for their work.

Screenshots

Stringer News3 screens
My Local Press3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Stringer News at none against My Local Press's 7. Stringer News also leads on ratings volume (27 vs 4) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 18.1). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. My Local Press sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Stringer News asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Stringer News against 5.0 for My Local Press. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stringer News has 27 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stringer News ships an update every 6 days, My Local Press every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Stringer News versus My Local Press: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStringer NewsMy Local Press
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (27 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings27 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 6 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.4 — better18.1
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB72 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperStringer NewsCovey Project, Inc.

Customer experience

Stringer News

All ratings27 ratings
Positive96.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

My Local Press

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Stringer News

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

My Local Press

One-time7
  • $5 Creator Support$5.99
  • $10 Creator Support$11.99
  • $25 Creator Support$29.99
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  • $50 Creator Support$59.99
  • $100 Creator Support$119.99
  • $250 Creator Support$299.99
  • $500 Creator Support$599.99

Questions

Is Stringer News free?
Stringer News is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is My Local Press free?
My Local Press is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Stringer News or My Local Press?
My Local Press is rated higher. Stringer News averages 4.9 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while My Local Press averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Stringer News or My Local Press have ads?
Neither Stringer News nor My Local Press shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Stringer News or My Local Press?
Stringer News ships an update every 6 days, and My Local Press every 4 days. Most recently, Stringer News was updated on October 30, 2026 and My Local Press on October 30, 2026.

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