Comparison

KPVI vs Jefferson Star

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

Head to head
About

KPVI

Get the latest local news from East Idaho and global headlines. Receive breaking news alerts and important updates on major stories. This app connects you directly to the newsroom for essential information.

Highlights
  • Local East Idaho news
  • World headlines
  • Breaking news alerts
  • Major story updates
  • Direct newsroom link
Features
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KPVI Eastern Idaho News: Stay informed on the latest local news from East Idaho and important headlines from around the world. Receive breaking news alerts and important updates on major stories. This easy to use app is your link to the KPVI newsroom and the news you need.

About

Jefferson Star

Access a digital replica of the printed newspaper. This application is included with your all-access subscription. Contact customer service for assistance with app usage.

Highlights
  • Digital newspaper replica
  • Included with subscription
  • Customer support contact
  • Access to printed edition
Features
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This is a digital replica of the printed Jefferson Star. This app is part of your all access subscription. If you have questions about using the app please contact us at circulation@postregister.com or call Customer Service at (208) 522-1800, press #1.

Screenshots

KPVI4 screens
Jefferson Star2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: KPVI at 3.6 against Jefferson Star's 1.0. KPVI also leads on monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (5 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

KPVI holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: KPVI has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

KPVI ships an update every 3 months, Jefferson Star every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
KPVI versus Jefferson Star: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKPVIJefferson Star
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (5 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB40 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperImagicomm Communications, LLCPioneer Newspapers Inc.

Customer experience

KPVI

All ratings5 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Jefferson Star

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

KPVI

No in-app purchases

None

Jefferson Star

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is KPVI free?
KPVI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Jefferson Star free?
Jefferson Star is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, KPVI or Jefferson Star?
KPVI is rated higher. KPVI averages 3.6 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Jefferson Star averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do KPVI or Jefferson Star have ads?
Both KPVI and Jefferson Star show ads.
Which is updated more often, KPVI or Jefferson Star?
KPVI ships an update every 3 months, and Jefferson Star every 5 months. Most recently, KPVI was updated on November 2, 2026 and Jefferson Star on November 3, 2026.

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