Comparison

WSJ Print Edition vs Register Mail

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Digital newspaper replica
  • Print experience online
  • Uninterrupted delivery
  • Access for members
Features
Currently charting
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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.

About

Register Mail

Access local news, in-depth journalism, and engaging multimedia content. Receive real-time notifications for breaking news, sports, and weather. Customize your reading experience with offline access and adjustable text sizes.

Highlights
  • In-depth journalism
  • Breaking news alerts
  • Sports coverage
  • Customizable reading experience
  • Offline reading
  • eNewspaper access
  • Real-time notifications
Features
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From critically acclaimed storytelling to powerful photography to engaging videos — the Register Mail app delivers the local news that matters most to your community. APP FEATURES: • Access all of our in-depth journalism, including things to do around town, sports coverage from high school to the pros, and much more. • Enjoy a streamlined, fast-loading experience that makes it easy to view the stories, photos, and videos that matter to you. • Get breaking news, sports scores, and weather alerts with real-time notifications tailored to your interests. • Customize your experience by saving your favorite stories, adjusting text size, using night mode, or reading offline. • eNewspaper: Just like our print edition but accessible on your mobile devices. And access to USA TODAY and 200+ local eNewspapers. MORE INFORMATION: • Privacy Policy: https://cm.galesburg.com/privacy/ • Terms of Service: https://cm.galesburg.com/terms/ • Help Center: https://help.galesburg.com • Subscriptions are charged to your account at confirmation of purchase and automatically renew each month or year, unless turned off in your account settings at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage your subscriptions and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription, where applicable. See "Subscription Support" in the app's Settings for more details and customer service contact information.

Screenshots

WSJ Print Edition3 screens
Register Mail4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: WSJ Print Edition at 4.8 against Register Mail's 3.8. WSJ Print Edition also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). Register Mail's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). On price 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. Register Mail sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. WSJ Print Edition asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

WSJ Print Edition holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WSJ Print Edition has 13K ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 92% of WSJ Print Edition's written reviews are positive against 60% of Register Mail's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WSJ Print Edition ships an update every 4 months, Register Mail monthly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
WSJ Print Edition versus Register Mail: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWSJ Print EditionRegister Mail
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (13K ratings) — better3.8 (24 ratings)
Positive reviews91.6% of reviews — better60.0% of reviews
Number of ratings13K — better24
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#134 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB185 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperDow Jones & Company, Inc., publisher of The Wall Street Journal.USA TODAY Co., Inc.

Customer experience

WSJ Print Edition

All ratings12,848 ratings
Positive96.8%
Neutral1.4%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews817 reviews
Positive91.6%
Neutral3.3%
Negative5.1%

Register Mail

All ratings24 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral4.2%
Negative20.8%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%

Bugs and 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

Register Mail

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

WSJ Print Edition

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Register Mail

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Digital Rate1 Month trial2 variants$9.991 Month
  • Monthly Digital Subscription1 Month trial$16.991 Month
  • Annual Digital Subscription1 Year trial$69.991 Year

Questions

Is WSJ Print Edition free?
WSJ Print Edition is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Register Mail free?
Register Mail is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, WSJ Print Edition or Register Mail?
WSJ Print Edition is rated higher. WSJ Print Edition averages 4.8 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Register Mail averages 3.8 from 24 ratings.
Do WSJ Print Edition or Register Mail have ads?
Register Mail shows ads; WSJ Print Edition does not.
Which is updated more often, WSJ Print Edition or Register Mail?
WSJ Print Edition ships an update every 4 months, and Register Mail monthly. Most recently, WSJ Print Edition was updated on November 3, 2026 and Register Mail on November 3, 2026.

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