Comparison

Press Herald+ vs FT Digital Edition

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

Head to head
About

Press Herald+

Access an exact digital replica of the Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram print edition on your mobile device each morning. Enjoy the convenience of digital with features like page flipping, zooming, saving, printing, and sharing articles, plus access to archives.

Highlights
  • Exact digital replica of print edition
  • Flip pages and zoom in
  • Save, print, and share articles
  • Access news archives
  • Auto-renewing subscriptions
Features
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Press Herald+: All of Maine’s News in One App The Press Herald+ app brings together trusted journalism from across the state in a single, seamless reading experience. Stay connected with breaking news, in-depth investigations, and local stories that matter to your community and to Maine as a whole. The strength of Maine’s leading newsrooms is always at your fingertips with Press Herald+, including the Portland Press Herald, Sun Journal of Lewiston, Morning Sentinel of Waterville, Kennebec Journal of Augusta, and the Midcoast's Times Record. Why Choose the Press Herald+ app? • One app, all the news: Access statewide reporting plus local coverage from Maine’s trusted dailies. • Breaking alerts: Get instant updates on the stories that matter most. • Personalized experience: Follow your town, region, local high school team, daily puzzles and games, or favorite topics. Toggle your reading experience to dark mode if you prefer. • Easy to use: Clean design, fast load times, and simple navigation built for mobile. • Read the newspaper: Get access to both digital replica epapers and live news. • Connect: Join fellow readers and share ideas in article conversation threads. Trusted Local Journalism From York County to Portland, Lewiston to the Midcoast, and Augusta and Waterville to the western mountains, Press Herald+ connects you to the newsrooms that know your communities best. Reporters and editors from across the Maine Trust for Local News are in city halls, schools, and neighborhoods every day to keep you informed with fair, accurate, and deeply reported journalism. Stay Connected to Maine Press Herald+ makes it simple to follow both the big picture and the small details, from statewide issues to neighborhood stories, from investigative reporting to daily updates. Whether you live in Maine year-round, visit seasonally, or simply want to stay connected, this app is built for you. PRIVACY: http://www.pagesuite.com/privacy-policy/ Terms of use: https://www.pagesuite.com/terms-of-service/

About

FT Digital Edition

Access the daily Financial Times newspaper delivered to your device. Enjoy exclusive digital magazines, translated articles, and a decade of archives. Listen to audio versions of top stories and read offline.

Highlights
  • Daily newspaper delivered to device
  • Exclusive digital magazines
  • Translated articles in 30+ languages
  • Browse 10 years of previous editions
  • Audio versions of top stories
  • Download for offline reading
  • Global editions and classic layout
Features
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Your daily Financial Times newspaper, delivered to your device when it goes to print. Now with search to quickly find and save articles across editions. WHAT MAKES IT DIFFERENT FROM THE FT APP • View global print editions editions in 3 reading modes • Editor-curated news in a classic newspaper layout • Exclusive digital access to FT magazines normally available only in print • Translate articles into 30+ languages • Access previous editions of the newspaper dating back 15 years APP FEATURES: • Search for and save articles across editions • Listen to articles with AI audio • Download editions to read offline • Set alerts to stay ahead of the day's news • Change the font size for easier reading EXCLUSIVE MAGAZINES INCLUDE: • HTSI (formerly ‘How To Spend It’): The FT's weekly, multi-award-winning luxury lifestyle magazine covering fashion, design, and the arts • FT Weekend Magazine: A supplement to the weekend edition of the Financial Times, featuring long-form journalism, investigations, photography, and international reporting • FT Wealth: Insights into wealth management and luxury living • The Art of Fashion: A special edition exploring the intersection of art and fashion • Business Education: Insights into executive education, MBA programs, and leadership development READING MODES • Headline view for quick browsing • Article view optimized for reading • Replica view to enjoy the full newspaper layout IS FT DIGITAL EDITION FOR YOU? Whether you're navigating global markets, exploring culture, or seeking fresh perspectives, the FT Digital Edition delivers expert, independent journalism you can trust. From Wall Street to Hong Kong, FT covers markets, politics, technology, climate policy, and industry-leading social research. Track economic shifts, follow business trends, and explore cultural movements with FT’s analysis and expertise. With reporting from over 50 countries, translation available in 30+ languages, and exclusive magazine content—including HTSI, FT Weekend Magazine, and FT Wealth—the FT Digital Edition is for those who think critically about the world. Whether you're planning your next trip to a cultural capital, deepening your understanding of global finance, or seeking fresh literary and lifestyle insights, stay engaged, informed, and inspired with FT. FINANCIAL TIMES ADVANTAGE: • Accurate, independent, and insightful journalism since 1888 • Unbiased reporting: expert commentary and analysis on business, politics, economics, finance, and more • Coverage across arts, real estate, fashion, food, books, technology, and beyond WHAT DOES IT COST? The FT Digital Edition offers comprehensive coverage and great value. Monthly pricing starts from $12.99, with discounts available for longer terms. Subscribe via the app or at https://www.ft.com/todaysnewspaper Terms and conditions apply. Read them at ft.com/terms We respect your privacy. Read our privacy policy at ft.com/privacy

Screenshots

Press Herald+4 screens
FT Digital Edition4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: FT Digital Edition at 63% against Press Herald+'s 13%. FT Digital Edition also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.6) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). Press Herald+'s advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Press Herald+ sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $25.99 per month and FT Digital Edition sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $16.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FT Digital Edition holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FT Digital Edition has 3K ratings behind it against 55, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of Press Herald+'s written reviews are positive against 63% of FT Digital Edition's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Press Herald+ ships an update every 3 months, FT Digital Edition every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Press Herald+ versus FT Digital Edition: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPress Herald+FT Digital Edition
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.6 (55 ratings)4.8 (3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews12.5% of reviews63.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings553K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size139 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPortland Press HeraldFinancial Times Ltd.

Customer experience

Press Herald+

All ratings52 ratings
Positive32.7%
Neutral9.6%
Negative57.7%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive12.5%
Neutral16.7%
Negative70.8%

FT Digital Edition

All ratings2,876 ratings
Positive96.0%
Neutral1.4%
Negative2.6%
Written reviews93 reviews
Positive63.4%
Neutral7.5%
Negative29.0%

Bugs and requests

Press Herald+

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

FT Digital Edition

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inability to log in and access the subscription
  • Rendering issues with hyphens and other special characters
  • Inconsistent behavior when switching between online and offline modes

Requested features

5 requests
  • Implement a full-screen mode for better reading experience
  • Add a dark mode option for comfortable reading
  • Improve the text-to-speech (audio) functionality to handle non-text elements better
  • Introduce a search feature to easily find articles and content
  • Enhance the offline reading capabilities to ensure consistent availability

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Press Herald+

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Subscription.$25.991 Month
2 purchases

FT Digital Edition

Subscriptions2
  • FT Digital Edition Monthly$16.991 Month
  • FT Digital Edition$45.003 Months

Questions

Is Press Herald+ free?
Press Herald+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FT Digital Edition free?
FT Digital Edition is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Press Herald+ or FT Digital Edition?
FT Digital Edition is rated higher. Press Herald+ averages 2.6 out of 5 from 55 ratings, while FT Digital Edition averages 4.8 from 3K ratings.
Do Press Herald+ or FT Digital Edition have ads?
Neither Press Herald+ nor FT Digital Edition shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Press Herald+ or FT Digital Edition?
Press Herald+ ships an update every 3 months, and FT Digital Edition every 3 weeks. Most recently, Press Herald+ was updated on October 20, 2026 and FT Digital Edition on October 22, 2026.

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