# Dorset Echo vs Traction Magazine

The clearest difference is monetization model: Traction Magazine at free with in-app purchases against Dorset Echo's subscription. Dorset Echo's advantage is update cadence (every 4 months vs every 14 months) and review sentiment (17% vs 0%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dorset Echo sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.49 per month and Traction Magazine sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Dorset Echo ships an update every 4 months, Traction Magazine every 14 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dorset Echo | Traction Magazine |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | **16.7% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 months** | Every 14 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 146 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Newsquest](https://appshunter.io/developer/504547133) | [Warners Group Publications PLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/586192010) |

## What reviewers say

### Dorset Echo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dorset-echo/id1015011486)

Stay informed with local news, sports, and events from Dorset. Enjoy ad-free reading, daily digital newspapers, and interactive puzzles. Listen to articles with the audio player.

**Highlights:** Live news, events, and sports updates, Ad-free reading experience, Full digital newspapers, Daily interactive puzzles, Article audio player

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $5.49 | per month |
| 6 Month Subscription | $29.99 | per 6 months |
| Annual Subscription | $59.99 | per year |


### Traction Magazine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/traction-magazine/id1140159280)

Explore the history and development of classic diesel and electric locomotives across Britain, Ireland, and Europe. Features articles by railway professionals, historians, and enthusiasts, plus a dedicated section for model railway enthusiasts.

**Highlights:** Classic diesel and electric locomotive features, Articles by railway professionals, Railway historian contributions, Photographer and enthusiast content, Traction Modelling section, Published 13 times a year

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Traction Magazine | $3.99 | per month |
| Traction Magazine | $5.49 | per 2 months |
| Traction Magazine | $49.99 | per year |
| Sept-Oct 2016 (id:754330) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Nov-Dec 2016 (id:754331) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Jan-Feb 2017 (id:754332) | $4.99 | one-time |
| July-Aug 2019 (id:767309) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Nov-Dec 2019 (id:767305) | $4.99 | one-time |
| May-Jun 2018 (id:762002) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sept-Oct 2019 (id:767307) | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dorset Echo free?

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

### Is Traction Magazine free?

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

### Do Dorset Echo or Traction Magazine have ads?

Neither Dorset Echo nor Traction Magazine shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dorset Echo or Traction Magazine?

Dorset Echo ships an update every 4 months, and Traction Magazine every 14 months. Most recently, Dorset Echo was updated on November 11, 2026 and Traction Magazine on November 2, 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.*