Comparison

Shepparton News vs DTNEXT

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

Head to head
About

Shepparton News

Access trusted local journalism from the Goulburn Valley region. Stay informed with news, podcasts, puzzles, and digital editions of the paper. Share stories and subscriptions with family.

Highlights
  • Local journalism
  • News and podcasts
  • Digital paper replica
  • Puzzles
  • Story sharing
  • Family subscriptions
Features
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This powerful mobile app from the Shepparton News is designed for our smart region. It’s an ambition for our community that runs deeper than the colours we wear to the sports ground on the weekend. It’s an ambition that grows from how we connect every day. The Goulburn Valley is famous for its food and its sport and its eyes on the vast sky. The Shepp News is famous for trusted local journalism that fills in this extraordinary landscape. This is a modern local media app built for a Shepparton view of the world. Light up Be inspired by the stories of locals and landmarks Tune in Listen to the news and podcasts from your own playlist Switch on Challenge yourself with the smartest puzzles Heads up: Get updates that matter in your world Reach out Share a story with friends, share your subscription with family Watch out See who’s made it into the video and photo galleries And read on… Access the newsletters and digital replica of the paper edition Download now and step ahead The Shepparton News mobile app for phone and tablet is free to download. To unlock access to its full features, you will need a digital subscription. Existing subscribers can log into the app when prompted, using their current username and password. New subscribers can buy a subscription through the App Store. Purchase is available in-app for these packages: * A Digital Starter subscription for Shepparton News for AU$9.99 for the first three months. After the introductory period, it costs $14.99, billed every 28-days. * A Digital Premium subscription for Shepparton News for AU$24.99 for the first three months. After the introductory period, it costs $24.99 billed every 28-days. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account after confirmation of purchase and renews automatically unless deactivated by the subscriber at least 24-hours before the current period. Auto-renewal can be turned off by the subscriber by going into their Account Settings after purchase. For full Subscription Terms and Conditions, please visit https://www.sheppnews.com.au/subscription-terms-conditions/ Privacy Policy, please visit https://www.sheppnews.com.au/privacy-policy/

About

DTNEXT

Access English news from Chennai and Tamil Nadu, covering politics, sports, and films. Enjoy an interactive e-paper replica with digital features, including page view, archives, and audio playback of articles. Stay updated with minute-by-minute news and analysis.

Highlights
  • Interactive e-paper replica
  • Page view with index
  • Browse 365 days of archives
  • Smart Flow horizontal reading
  • Listen to articles and issues
  • Adjustable font size and brightness
Features
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DT Next is your daily source for English news across politics, sports, films and features. Part of the Daily Thanthi Group, we bring you everything Chennai and Tamil Nadu – from the latest headlines to in-depth political analysis, from where the city eats to the stories that capture its pulse. Stay informed with all things Tamil Nadu at your fingertips. The highly interactive new DT Next e-paper and app is a full-featured print replica with digital elements intact. The easy-to-use interface lets you flip leisurely through the pages like a newspaper, search and share articles easily. A glimpse of DT Next e-paper's new features: 1. Page View Pageview presents your content in the same format as the original paper in print. You can jump to different newspaper sections with the use of the index located at the bottom of the screen. To make reading easier in this mode, scroll up to zoom in and down to zoom out over the desired article. 2. Browse Through Old Issues Remember that great article you read but forgot to bookmark? You can still now browse through 365 days of archives using the calendar located in the e-paper section. You can select any newspaper you want to read by date. 5. Smart Flow SmartFlow mode makes it easier for you to read content on your devices. The horizontal flow allows for seamless reading. 6. Listen to Your Paper Have individual articles or full issues read out loud to you if you are travelling or on the go. 7. Adjust the size or font type with one touch. You can adjust the brightness too. The hybrid app combines the ease-of-use of any news app, presenting news articles and updates by the minute. Download the free app today. Follow us for the latest news on DT Next official and verified social media handles: Twitter: https://twitter.com/dt_next Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dt_next/?hl=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DTNextNews Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dtnext/

Screenshots

Shepparton News4 screens
DTNEXT4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: DTNEXT at ad-supported against Shepparton News's subscription. DTNEXT also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 75%) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 4 months). Shepparton News's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shepparton News ships an update every 4 months, DTNEXT every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Shepparton News versus DTNEXT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShepparton NewsDTNEXT
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (12 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationSubscriptionAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB57 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperMCPHERSON NEWSPAPERS PROPRIETARY LIMITEDThe Daily Thanthi

Customer experience

Shepparton News

Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%

DTNEXT

All ratings12 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Shepparton News

No in-app purchases

None

DTNEXT

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shepparton News free?
Shepparton News is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DTNEXT free?
DTNEXT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Shepparton News or DTNEXT have ads?
DTNEXT shows ads; Shepparton News does not.
Which is updated more often, Shepparton News or DTNEXT?
Shepparton News ships an update every 4 months, and DTNEXT every 5 weeks. Most recently, Shepparton News was updated on November 6, 2026 and DTNEXT on November 2, 2026.

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