# LZ vs openautomation

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: openautomation at none against LZ's 10. openautomation also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.4). LZ's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 5 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LZ sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $49.99 per month. openautomation asks for nothing beyond the download.

LZ ships an update every 9 days, openautomation every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LZ | openautomation |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 41.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 54 MB | 160 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lippischer Zeitungsverlag Giesdorf GmbH & Co. KG](https://appshunter.io/developer/489175318) | [VDE VERLAG GMBH](https://appshunter.io/developer/443404609) |

## What reviewers say

### LZ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lz-epaper/id714751128)

Access daily news, in-depth reports, and exclusive local content in a modern ePaper format. Enjoy interactive puzzles, a 30-day archive, and offline reading capabilities. Stay informed with special editions and supplements.

**Highlights:** Daily ePaper of Lippische Landes-Zeitung, 30-day archive, Interactive puzzles (crosswords, Sudoku), Offline reading function, Article view with adjustable font size, Read-aloud function, Search function

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lippische Landes-Zeitung Monat | $49.99 | per month |
| Ausgabe vom 22.09.2014 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ausgabe vom 23.09.2014 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ausgabe vom 24.09.2014 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ausgabe vom 25.09.2014 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ausgabe vom 26.09.2014 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ausgabe vom 27.09.2014 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ausgabe vom 29.09.2014 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ausgabe vom 30.09.2014 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Einzelausgabe | $2.99 | one-time |


### openautomation

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openautomation/id1536417108)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LZ free?

LZ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is openautomation free?

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

### Do LZ or openautomation have ads?

Neither LZ nor openautomation shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LZ or openautomation?

LZ ships an update every 9 days, and openautomation every 5 months. Most recently, LZ was updated on October 17, 2026 and openautomation on September 26, 2026.

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