Comparison

The Lowestoft Journal vs Newston

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

Head to head
About

The Lowestoft Journal

Features
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The Lowestoft Journal offers comprehensive coverage of the latest news, crime, sport and events in Lowestoft, Oulton Broad, Kessingland and across East Suffolk. We’re committed to delivering quality journalism with a local news focus and driving community engagement. The Lowestoft Journal also celebrates the region's cultural vibrancy with features on arts, entertainment, leisure activities and local events. The Lowestoft Journal app is the best way to keep up to date with all the breaking Lowestoft news, sports and events and gives you the following great features… • Live Updates: Get the latest Lowestoft news, events and sport as it happens • Ad-Free Reading: No ads, no pop-ups, no distractions • Weekly Digital Newspapers: Read the paper in full, cover to cover • Interactive Puzzles: Play new crosswords, sudoku and more every day • Article Audio Player: Listen to articles and create content playlists All subscriptions are auto-renewing. Payment for this subscription will be charged to your Apple account upon purchase. The subscription will auto-renew within 24 hours of the current subscription expiring, at the same rate as the initial purchase. Auto-renewing subscriptions can be managed via Account Settings allowing them to be turned off. No cancellations of the current subscription are allowed during the active subscription period. Privacy Policy - https://www.newsquest.co.uk/our-policies/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use - https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Newston

This app consolidates all your favorite newsletters into a single, organized feed. It provides a custom email address for subscriptions, enhancing privacy and reducing inbox clutter for a streamlined reading experience.

Highlights
  • Centralized newsletter reading
  • Custom @newston.email subscription address
  • In-app newsletter discovery
  • Seamless and intuitive interface
  • Privacy and security focused
Features
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Introducing Newston — the newsletter reader genius designed for comfort, simplicity, and security. With Newston, users can effortlessly view all their favorite newsletters in one place. It's never been easier to stay informed and organized. The app also offers the unique feature of creating custom subscription @newston.email address within the app, ensuring privacy and security for all subscriptions. Say goodbye to inbox clutter and hello to a seamless newsletter reading experience. Key Features: 1. Centralized newsletter reading: access and read all your newsletters in one place 2. Custom subscription address: create a custom @newston.email email to subscribe for new newsletters 3. Discover: browse categories that match your interests and subscribe right withing the app 4. Seamless interface: enjoy a user-friendly and intuitive app interface Terms and Conditions: https://www.newston.email/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.newston.email/privacy

Screenshots

The Lowestoft Journal4 screens
Newston4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: The Lowestoft Journal at none against Newston's shown. The Lowestoft Journal also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Newston's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. The Lowestoft Journal sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Newston sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Lowestoft Journal ships an update every 6 months, Newston every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
The Lowestoft Journal versus Newston: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Lowestoft JournalNewston
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size146 MB14 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperNewsquestWest East Labs LLC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

The Lowestoft Journal

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$3.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription1 Month trial$34.991 Year
1 purchases

Newston

Subscriptions1
  • Newston Premium - Monthly$1.991 Month

Questions

Is The Lowestoft Journal free?
The Lowestoft Journal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Newston free?
Newston is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do The Lowestoft Journal or Newston have ads?
Newston shows ads; The Lowestoft Journal does not.
Which is updated more often, The Lowestoft Journal or Newston?
The Lowestoft Journal ships an update every 6 months, and Newston every 2 months. Most recently, The Lowestoft Journal was updated on November 2, 2026 and Newston on November 3, 2026.

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