Comparison

Times Record vs IAM 2203

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

Head to head
About

Times Record

Access local news, in-depth journalism, and engaging multimedia content. Stay informed with breaking news, sports scores, and weather alerts, all delivered through a streamlined and customizable experience.

Highlights
  • In-depth local journalism
  • Breaking news, sports, and weather alerts
  • Streamlined multimedia experience
  • Customizable reading options
  • Offline reading
  • eNewspaper access
Features
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From critically acclaimed storytelling to powerful photography to engaging videos — the Ft. Smith Southwest Times Record app delivers the local news that matters most to your community. APP FEATURES: • Access all of our in-depth journalism, including things to do around town, sports coverage from high school to the pros, and much more. • Enjoy a streamlined, fast-loading experience that makes it easy to view the stories, photos, and videos that matter to you. • Get breaking news, sports scores, and weather alerts with real-time notifications tailored to your interests. • Customize your experience by saving your favorite stories, adjusting text size, using night mode, or reading offline. • eNewspaper: Just like our print edition but accessible on your mobile devices. And access to USA TODAY and 200+ local eNewspapers. MORE INFORMATION: • Privacy Policy: https://cm.swtimes.com/privacy/ • Terms of Service: https://cm.swtimes.com/terms/ • Help Center: https://help.swtimes.com • Subscriptions are charged to your account at confirmation of purchase and automatically renew each month or year, unless turned off in your account settings at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage your subscriptions and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription, where applicable. See "Subscription Support" in the app's Settings for more details and customer service contact information.

About

IAM 2203

Features
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IAM 2203 is the official mobile application of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Lodge 2203. It provides IAM 2203 members with a tool to connect with their union and stay on top of major events, learn about their rights in the workplace, download their contracts, and more.

Screenshots

Times Record4 screens
IAM 22034 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: IAM 2203 at none against Times Record's 4. IAM 2203 also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly). On price and device support 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. Times Record sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. IAM 2203 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Times Record ships an update monthly, IAM 2203 every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Times Record versus IAM 2203: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimes RecordIAM 2203
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (77 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews55.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings77 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.616.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size185 MB47 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperUSA TODAY Co., Inc.Prometheus Labor Communications, Inc.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Times Record

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly Digital Rate1 Month trial$7.991 Month
  • Monthly Digital Rate1 Month trial$9.991 Month
  • Monthly Digital Subscription1 Month trial$16.991 Month
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  • Annual Digital Subscription1 Year trial$69.991 Year
None

IAM 2203

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Times Record free?
Times Record is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is IAM 2203 free?
IAM 2203 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Times Record or IAM 2203 have ads?
Times Record shows ads; IAM 2203 does not.
Which is updated more often, Times Record or IAM 2203?
Times Record ships an update monthly, and IAM 2203 every 9 days. Most recently, Times Record was updated on November 1, 2026 and IAM 2203 on November 3, 2026.

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