FarmWeek vs Hancock County Journal
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FarmWeek
This app delivers timely news, weather, and price updates specifically for Illinois farmers. Access audio programming and video releases to stay informed and competitive in agriculture.
- Latest Illinois agriculture news
- Weather forecasts
- Price information
- RFD Radio Network audio programming
- Illinois Farm Bureau video releases
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FarmWeekNow provides farmers with the latest information about Illinois agriculture from the staffs of FarmWeek, RFD Radio Network and Illinois Farm Bureau’s News and Communications division. App users will be able to receive the latest news, weather and price information tailored for Illinois farmers, plus the latest audio programming from the RFD Radio Network. In addition, ILFB (Illinois Farm Bureau) video releases can be viewed on the app, thanks to our affiliation with Brightcove and the American Farm Bureau Federation. FarmWeekNow provides the information that Illinois farmers need to be competitive in today’s agriculture.
Hancock County Journal
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The Hancock County 2-in-1 app features a live news feed and breaking news mobile alerts, keeping you up to date in real time, along with convenient access to the print replica e-edition.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: FarmWeek at 13.0 against Hancock County Journal's 15.1. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
FarmWeek ships an update every 3 months, Hancock County Journal every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FarmWeek | Hancock County Journal |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 59 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Illinois Farm | Community Media Group Inc |
In-app purchases
FarmWeek
No in-app purchases
Hancock County Journal
No in-app purchases
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