The Source vs WSJ Print Edition
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Source
Access the latest corporate real estate news and content. Stay informed on key topics relevant to professionals in the field. This app delivers current information directly to your device.
- Current CRE content
- Relevant industry news
- Direct delivery to device
- Top-of-mind topics
- Professional insights
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CoreNet Global’s content app “The Source” delivers the most current, relevant corporate real estate (CRE) related content direct to you. Download the app and stay in-the-know on topics that are top of mind for CRE professionals.
WSJ Print Edition
Access a digital replica of the print newspaper, ensuring uninterrupted delivery and an online experience that mirrors the physical edition. This app provides a convenient way to read the latest news from The Wall Street Journal.
- Digital newspaper replica
- Print experience online
- Uninterrupted delivery
- Access for members
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WSJ is pleased to offer all members a digital version of the Wall Street Journal newspaper. This digital replica brings the print experience online and ensures delivery issues never interrupt your access. If you have questions about using the app please contact us at 1-800-JOURNAL or support@wsj.com.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: WSJ Print Edition at 12K against The Source's 14. WSJ Print Edition also leads on chart position (#128 vs unranked). The Source's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
The Source holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WSJ Print Edition has 12K ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of The Source's written reviews are positive against 92% of WSJ Print Edition's.
The Source ships an update every 6 weeks, WSJ Print Edition every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Source | WSJ Print Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (14 ratings) — better | 4.8 (12K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 91.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 14 | 12K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | #128 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | +12 | 17+ |
| Developer | CoreNet Global, Inc. | Dow Jones & Company, Inc., publisher of The Wall Street Journal. |
Customer experience
The Source
WSJ Print Edition
Bugs and requests
The Source
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
WSJ Print Edition
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes when switching between pages
- Login issues and frequent sign-outs
- Inconsistent performance on different devices
- Formatting errors in article content
Requested features
5 requests- Offline reading mode
- Improved search functionality
- Ability to save articles for later
- More intuitive navigation
- Customizable layout and settings
In-app purchases
The Source
No in-app purchases
WSJ Print Edition
No in-app purchases
Questions
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