Comparison

Calgary Sun vs HighRiverOnline

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

Head to head
About

Calgary Sun

Access local news, politics, sports, and entertainment. Customize your feed with favorite writers and topics. Stay updated with breaking news and comprehensive sports coverage.

Highlights
  • Customizable news feed
  • Breaking news alerts
  • Local and national sports coverage
  • Seamless browsing of multiple brands
  • Personalized content selection
  • Photo and video coverage
Features
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The Calgary Sun is your trusted source for local news, politics, sports and entertainment. Create your custom feed so you don’t miss the latest from your favourite writers. Stay up to date throughout the day with breaking news in Calgary, Alberta and around the world. Plus get the latest on the Calgary Flames, Calgary Stampeders, Calgary Roughnecks and the Calgary Hitmen with the best sports coverage in Canada including scores, standings, highlights and commentary. Features include: • Stay connected to the best local news, sports, entertainment, commentary and beyond. • Browse the Toronto Sun, Ottawa Sun, Edmonton Sun, Calgary Sun, The Province and Canoe brands seamlessly. • You will be prompted to choose your preferred publications when you first open the new app, ensuring a curated news feed that aligns with your interests. • Use the Discover tab to explore trending stories from Postmedia newsrooms across Canada • Personalize your news experience by selecting topics, journalists and columnists you care about, so your feed will be filled with the content and perspectives you enjoy. • As a registered user, you are recognized consistently across web and app platforms for a more cohesive experience. Register to sample the wide variety of breaking news and special features — plus extensive photo and video coverage. Home delivery print subscribers receive unlimited access, included as part of their print subscription and can gain access by simply signing in with their existing account when prompted. If you’re not an existing print subscriber, you can easily subscribe to the app through the App Store for iOS devices. Subscription details • Monthly subscription cost: $5.99 plus applicable taxes • Complete your subscription at the App Store for iOS devices. Payment will be charged to your account upon confirmation of purchase. • No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Account will be charged $5.99 each month within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. • Subscriptions may be managed and auto-renewal turned off by going to your Account Settings after purchase. Privacy policy: https://www.postmedia.com/privacy-statement/ Terms of use: https://www.postmedia.com/terms-and-conditions/ We appreciate and value your feedback. Please send any comments, suggestions or questions to: appfeedback@postmedia.com

About

HighRiverOnline

Features
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Your quick, customizable connection to your community. The HighRiverOnline app is easy, instant access to the local information you care about. Browse at your convenience or have your choice of information sent instantly to your phone. Stream your favourite local radio stations. Read the latest news, weather, and community information from High River, AB and the foothills. The HighRiverOnline app keeps you informed all day, every day, powered by relevant, local information from HighRiverOnline.com. Listen to your favourite radio stations, discover local events, check the weather, and find out what's going on in town, all in a few taps. And get customizable notifications sent to your phone. Features: - Instant updates: customizable push notifications let you be the first to know about the information and organizations you care about (eg. school cancellations, breaking news, weather alerts) - Streaming: Listen to your favourite local radio stations - AM1140 and Sun Country 99.7 - and look up recently played songs - Live local weather conditions, including hourly and 7-day forecasts and radar maps from Environment Canada - News, sports, and community information, powered by HighRiverOnline.com

Screenshots

Calgary Sun4 screens
HighRiverOnline4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HighRiverOnline at none against Calgary Sun's 1. HighRiverOnline also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). Calgary Sun's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 12 months). On price, ads 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. Calgary Sun sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. HighRiverOnline asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Calgary Sun ships an update monthly, HighRiverOnline every 12 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Calgary Sun versus HighRiverOnline: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCalgary SunHighRiverOnline
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 12 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB16 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperPostmedia Network INC.Golden West Broadcasting, Ltd.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Calgary Sun

Subscriptions1
  • Full Access1 Month trial$4.991 Month
None

HighRiverOnline

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Calgary Sun free?
Calgary Sun is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HighRiverOnline free?
HighRiverOnline is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Calgary Sun or HighRiverOnline have ads?
Both Calgary Sun and HighRiverOnline show ads.
Which is updated more often, Calgary Sun or HighRiverOnline?
Calgary Sun ships an update monthly, and HighRiverOnline every 12 months. Most recently, Calgary Sun was updated on November 3, 2026 and HighRiverOnline on November 3, 2026.

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