Comparison

Cronkite+ vs UF+

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

Head to head
About

Cronkite+

Explore student-produced journalism covering global, national, and local news, including sports, business, and community issues. Features in-depth investigative projects and bilingual reporting from a top-ranked journalism school.

Highlights
  • Student journalism coverage
  • Global, national, local news
  • Sports, weather, entertainment
  • Investigative journalism projects
  • Bilingual reporting
  • Multimedia reporting
Features
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The Cronkite+ app highlights the best in student journalism, featuring coverage of global, national, and local news—including sports, weather, entertainment, business, economics, and community issues. Content is produced by: • Cronkite News: A capstone program offering students an immersive experience in news, sports, business, entertainment, and community multimedia reporting. • Carnegie-Knight News21: A national initiative where top students produce in-depth, multimedia investigative projects. • The Howard Center for Investigative Journalism: Supported by the Scripps Howard Foundation, this center partners students with veteran journalists to publish powerful, accountability-driven stories. • The Reynolds Center for Business Journalism: Trains students in high-quality media coverage of business and the economy. • Cronkite Noticias: Offers bilingual students real-world experience reporting in Spanish-language media, with a focus on Latino and border communities. The Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University (ASU) is one of the nation’s top journalism programs. Known for its innovative “teaching hospital” model, the Cronkite School offers hands-on training in real-world news environments. Students are prepared for impactful careers in broadcast journalism, digital media, podcasting, public affairs, radio, graphic design, and emerging media. Launch Your Media Career at the Cronkite School Join the nation’s top-ranked mass communication school and gain access to: • Award-winning faculty and immersive, real-world learning experiences • Hands-on training in cutting-edge newsrooms and production studios • Global reporting projects and internships with top media organizations • A powerful alumni and professional network through #CronkiteNation Media employers across journalism, PR, sports, and marketing turn to the Cronkite School for talent. Learn more at: https://cronkite.asu.edu Experience Cronkite+ Available on iOS, Roku, Amazon Fire, and Apple TV. Explore more at: https://cronkitenews.azpbs.org

About

UF+

Access original content from the University of Florida's College of Journalism and Communications. Stream live and on-demand news, sports, documentaries, and student-led storytelling.

Highlights
  • Live and on-demand programming
  • Student-produced content
  • News coverage from WUFT News
  • Sports programming from WRUF
  • Documentaries and special projects
  • Student-led storytelling
Features
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UF+ is the official streaming home for original content produced by the University of Florida’s College of Journalism and Communications. Watch a wide range of live and on-demand programming created by students, faculty, and professionals across UF’s media outlets — including WUFT News, WRUF and CJC studios — all in one place on your iOS Mobile app UF+ features: ● Local, regional, and national news coverage from WUFT News ● Sports programming, analysis, and live coverage from WRUF ● Original shows, documentaries, and special projects produced across the College of Journalism and Communications ● Student-led storytelling that highlights innovation, creativity, and real-world reporting ● Live streams and video-on-demand, designed for a TV-first viewing experience From breaking news and in-depth reporting to sports talk, feature stories, and original series, UF+ showcases the work of one of the nation’s top journalism and communications programs. Content reflects real-world newsroom standards while offering fresh perspectives from the next generation of media professionals. Whether you’re a Gator alum, a UF supporter or someone interested in local high-quality journalism and storytelling, UF+ gives you direct access to the stories being made at the University of Florida. Stream UF-made news, sports, and original content — any time, on your TV — with UF+.

Screenshots

Cronkite+3 screens
UF+3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Cronkite+ at 5.0 against UF+'s 1.0. On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cronkite+ holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Cronkite+ versus UF+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCronkite+UF+
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 10 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB44 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperCronkite NewsUniversity of Florida

Customer experience

Cronkite+

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

UF+

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Cronkite+

No in-app purchases

None

UF+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cronkite+ free?
Cronkite+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is UF+ free?
UF+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Cronkite+ or UF+?
Cronkite+ is rated higher. Cronkite+ averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while UF+ averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Cronkite+ or UF+ have ads?
Neither Cronkite+ nor UF+ shows ads.

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