# MT vs ST

The clearest difference is rating: MT at 4.0 against ST's 2.5. MT also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ratings volume, ads 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.

MT holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

MT ships an update fortnightly, ST monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MT | ST |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mt/id782424977/reviews)** | [2.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/st-tidningen/id1555271908/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 28 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Erna Media AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1501714508) | [Stampen Local Media AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/376990846) |

## What reviewers say

### MT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mt/id782424977)

Get the latest local news and reports from Mariestad, Gullspång-Hova, and Töreboda. Stay updated on crime, sports, culture, economy, and politics. Customize notifications for topics you care about.

**Highlights:** Local news coverage, Crime and emergency alerts, Sports updates, Culture and entertainment, Economy and politics, Customizable notifications

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### ST

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/st-tidningen/id1555271908)

Stay informed with local news and community discussions. Receive push notifications for breaking events and access articles anytime, anywhere. Engage in local debates by submitting opinion pieces directly within the application.

**Highlights:** Local news updates, Push notifications for events, Read articles anytime, anywhere, Submit opinion pieces, Participate in local discussions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MT free?

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

### Is ST free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MT or ST?

MT is rated higher. MT averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while ST averages 2.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do MT or ST have ads?

Both MT and ST show ads.

### Which is updated more often, MT or ST?

MT ships an update fortnightly, and ST monthly. Most recently, MT was updated on November 1, 2026 and ST on November 3, 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.*