Comparison

WSJ Print Edition vs AFSCME 1002

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

AFSCME 1002

This app connects union members with their local chapter. Members can stay informed about events, access important documents like contracts, and learn about their workplace rights.

Highlights
  • Connect with union local
  • Stay updated on events
  • Learn workplace rights
  • Download contracts
  • Access union resources
Features
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AFSCME Local 1002 is the official mobile application of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 1002. It provides AFSCME Local 1002 members with a tool to connect with their union and stay on top of major events, learn about their rights in the workplace, download their contracts, and more.

Screenshots

WSJ Print Edition3 screens
AFSCME 10023 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: AFSCME 1002 at weekly against WSJ Print Edition's every 4 months. WSJ Print Edition's advantage is ratings volume (13K vs 1) and chart position (#86 vs unranked). On price, rating, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AFSCME 1002 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 13K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WSJ Print Edition ships an update every 4 months, AFSCME 1002 weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
WSJ Print Edition versus AFSCME 1002: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWSJ Print EditionAFSCME 1002
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (13K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews91.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings13K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank#86 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB46 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperDow Jones & Company, Inc., publisher of The Wall Street Journal.Prometheus Labor Communications, Inc.

Customer experience

WSJ Print Edition

All ratings12,848 ratings
Positive96.8%
Neutral1.4%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews824 reviews
Positive91.5%
Neutral3.3%
Negative5.2%

AFSCME 1002

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

AFSCME 1002

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

WSJ Print Edition

No in-app purchases

None

AFSCME 1002

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WSJ Print Edition free?
WSJ Print Edition is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AFSCME 1002 free?
AFSCME 1002 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, WSJ Print Edition or AFSCME 1002?
AFSCME 1002 is rated higher. WSJ Print Edition averages 4.8 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while AFSCME 1002 averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do WSJ Print Edition or AFSCME 1002 have ads?
Neither WSJ Print Edition nor AFSCME 1002 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WSJ Print Edition or AFSCME 1002?
WSJ Print Edition ships an update every 4 months, and AFSCME 1002 weekly. Most recently, WSJ Print Edition was updated on November 10, 2026 and AFSCME 1002 on October 31, 2026.

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