KFRU vs THM News
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
KFRU
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KFRU HAS DELIVERED NEWS, TALK, AND INFORMATION TO COLUMBIA FOR OVER 100 YEARS. EVERY DAY, KFRU DELIVERS LOCAL NEWS, TALK, AND INFORMATION TO LISTENERS IN COLUMBIA AND BEYOND. DOWNLOAD THE FREE KFRU APP AND STAY CONNECTED WHEREVER YOU ARE!
THM News
Access uncensored news, videos, and podcasts from leading conservative sources. Enjoy curated content, investigative reports, and community engagement. Go VIP for an ad-free experience and exclusive content.
- Curated conservative news
- Videos and podcasts
- Investigative reports
- Ad-free browsing (VIP)
- Exclusive VIP content
- Community engagement
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THM News: Your Unfiltered Conservative News Source Tired of conservative voices being stifled on platforms like Facebook? THM News offers a sanctuary. Dive into a curated blend of news, videos, podcasts, and more from America's top conservative news sites – Townhall, RedState, PJ Media, Twitchy, HotAir, and Bearing Arms – all in one, uncensored place. • Everything You Need: From just-the-facts news to insightful conservative commentary, fact-checks, and explainers on the top issues of the day— we’ve got it all. • Shows & Podcasts by Conservatives, for Conservatives: Discover new episodes of Townhall Media shows and podcasts. • Investigative Reports: Stay informed with thorough, eye-opening investigative pieces that the liberal media wouldn’t dare cover. Go VIP for an Enhanced Experience: • Ad-Free Browsing: Read, watch, and listen without interruptions. • Exclusive Access: Dive into additional, members-only columns, videos, and podcasts from your favorite conservative commentators. • Engage & Discuss: Comment and interact with a tight-knit community of THM readers, free from external biases. Terms of Use: https://media.townhall.com/townhall/privacypolicy/TermsofUse.htm
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: KFRU at none against THM News's 1. THM News's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months) and chart position (#198 vs unranked). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. THM News sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $89.00 per year. KFRU asks for nothing beyond the download.
KFRU ships an update every 6 months, THM News every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | KFRU | THM News |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.8 (9K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 52.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 9K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | #198 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 59 MB | 67 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Cumulus Media | Salem Communications |
Bugs and requests
KFRU
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
THM News
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes and freezes
- Embedded content not loading consistently
- Gaps in article text, especially with video/Twitter embeds
- Buggy VIP integration
Requested features
4 requests- Add search functionality to find articles quickly
- Implement landscape mode support, especially for tablets
- Respect system-level dark mode setting
- Improve VIP access and integration
In-app purchases
KFRU
No in-app purchases
THM News
- VIP Gold Annual$89.001 Year
