Ukiah Daily Journal e vs SFGATE
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ukiah Daily Journal e
Access an exact digital replica of the print newspaper with a traditional layout. This news app offers a sectional view of the daily publication for readers who prefer a familiar reading experience.
- Exact digital replica of print edition
- Traditional layout
- Sectional view of daily paper
- Free for e-Edition readers
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The Ukiah Daily Journal presents the e-Edition, an exact digital replica of our print product for users who prefer a more traditional feel and layout for their online news. The e-Edition features a sectional layout of the daily newspaper. The app is free to e-Edition readers.
SFGATE
Access in-depth Bay Area news and culture with an ad-free reading experience. Unlock exclusive content and connect with the places that matter most to you.
- Ad-free reading experience
- In-depth news coverage
- Bay Area culture insights
- Exclusive content for members
- Connect with local places
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An ad-free reading experience, plus a handful of extras designed to bring you closer to the places you care about. The stories behind them, too. Become a Friend of SFGATE to unlock it all.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: SFGATE at none against Ukiah Daily Journal e's shown. SFGATE also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (181 vs 12). Ukiah Daily Journal e's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (100% vs 76%). On price, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Ukiah Daily Journal e holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SFGATE has 181 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Ukiah Daily Journal e's written reviews are positive against 76% of SFGATE's.
Ukiah Daily Journal e ships an update every 6 months, SFGATE weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ukiah Daily Journal e | SFGATE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (12 ratings) — better | 4.6 (181 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 76.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 12 | 181 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | — | #124 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 129 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | MediaNews Group | Hearst Newspapers |
Customer experience
Ukiah Daily Journal e
SFGATE
In-app purchases
Ukiah Daily Journal e
No in-app purchases
SFGATE
No in-app purchases
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