WSJ Print Edition vs Brivfy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
Brivfy
Get the day's most important news in concise, 50-word briefings. Designed for busy professionals and curious minds, it cuts through the noise to deliver fact-first summaries in seconds. Stay informed without the overwhelm, covering politics, tech, business, and more.
- 50-word news briefings
- Daily curated digest
- Multi-topic coverage
- Distraction-free reading
- Smart notifications
- Save and share articles
- Fast and lightweight
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Brivfy — Know more. In less time. Stay informed without the overwhelm. Brivfy delivers the day's most important stories in sharp, 50-word briefings you can read in seconds, with a link to the trusted source whenever you want more. WHY BRIVFY? In a world of endless headlines, clickbait and noise, Brivfy cuts through. Every story is distilled into a concise, fact-first briefing for busy professionals, decision-makers and curious minds who value their time. WHAT YOU GET 50-word briefings — Every major story summarized, so you grasp what matters in under a minute. Curated headlines — Short, accurate headlines from trusted news sources, updated through the day. Your city, anywhere — Choose from 11 countries and their top cities to see news, places and things to do around you. Ask Brivfy — Ask in plain words: "good coffee near me", "what's on this weekend", "vegetarian food open now". Brivfy answers with real places nearby. Trip planner — Pick a city and the number of days and get a day-by-day plan. Share it, save it as a PDF, add it to your calendar or open each day's route in Maps. Many topics, one place — World affairs, business, AI and technology, climate, travel, lifestyle and more. Clean, easy reading — A simple layout in Brivfy's red-and-black design. Smart notifications — Alerts for the stories that matter. You stay in control. Save and share — Keep briefings for later or share them with friends in a tap. WHO IS BRIVFY FOR? - Professionals who need the day's context before their first meeting - Travellers and expats who want to know what's happening around them - Students and researchers following global developments - Anyone tired of doom-scrolling who still wants to stay informed OUR PROMISE Brivfy is built on clarity, accuracy and speed. We rephrase, verify and compress — never sensationalize. Every briefing answers three questions: What happened? Why does it matter? What's next? Brivfy is free and supported by sponsors. Sponsored content is always clearly labelled.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Brivfy at every 5 weeks against WSJ Print Edition's every 4 months. Brivfy also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 92%). WSJ Print Edition's advantage is chart position (#98 vs unranked). 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.
WSJ Print Edition ships an update every 4 months, Brivfy every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WSJ Print Edition | Brivfy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (13K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 91.6% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 13K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | #98 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 45 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dow Jones & Company, Inc., publisher of The Wall Street Journal. | Digital Living Company Limited |
Customer experience
WSJ Print Edition
Brivfy
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
Brivfy
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
WSJ Print Edition
No in-app purchases
Brivfy
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is WSJ Print Edition free?
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