# CT Insider vs CT Mirror

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CT Mirror at 100% against CT Insider's 37%. CT Mirror also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). CT Insider's advantage is ratings volume (4.7K vs 97) and chart position (#61 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CT Insider sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. CT Mirror asks for nothing beyond the download.

CT Mirror holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CT Insider has 4.7K ratings behind it against 97, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 37% of CT Insider's written reviews are positive against 100% of CT Mirror's.

CT Insider ships an update every 3 weeks, CT Mirror fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CT Insider | CT Mirror |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (4.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ct-insider/id1518822730/reviews) | **[4.8 (97 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ct-mirror/id1628462385/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.7K** | 97 |
| Positive reviews | 36.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#61** | — |
| Size | 106 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Hearst Newspapers](https://appshunter.io/developer/397018366) | [Connecticut News Project, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1628462387) |

## What reviewers say

### CT Insider

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ct-insider/id1518822730)

**Currently charting:** #61 Top Grossing · Magazines & Newspapers, #83 Top Grossing · News, #110 Top Free · Magazines & Newspapers (US App Store)

Access statewide Connecticut news, from local communities to statewide sports. Receive customized alerts, read the e-Edition, and enjoy text-to-audio storytelling. Offers puzzles and local guides.

**Highlights:** Connecticut news alerts, Customizable homepage, Sports coverage, e-Edition replica, Text-to-audio stories, Local guides and commentary

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CT Insider Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| CT Insider Monthly | $14.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to read news
- 👍 Clean interface
- 👍 Brings together local CT news

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App not working/freezing
- 🐛 Unable to log in/stay logged in
- 🐛 Outdated/missing local news
- 🔍 Poor search/sorting options
- 💰 Expensive subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Notifications don't open articles
- Subscription issues/double billing
- Compatibility problems on Android

**Requested features**

- Add search by keyword
- Allow saving favorite articles
- Enable article commenting
- Improve integration with email/website


### CT Mirror

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ct-mirror/id1628462385)

Stay informed about Connecticut's public policy, government, and politics with in-depth reporting. Receive daily news digests and breaking alerts directly on your phone.

**Highlights:** In-depth reporting on CT public policy, Daily news digest, Breaking news alerts, Push notifications for top stories, Submit news tips

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CT Insider free?

CT Insider is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is CT Mirror free?

CT Mirror is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, CT Insider or CT Mirror?

CT Mirror is rated higher. CT Insider averages 4.6 out of 5 from 4.7K ratings, while CT Mirror averages 4.8 from 97 ratings.

### Do CT Insider or CT Mirror have ads?

CT Insider shows ads; CT Mirror does not.

### Which is updated more often, CT Insider or CT Mirror?

CT Insider ships an update every 3 weeks, and CT Mirror fortnightly. Most recently, CT Insider was updated on October 29, 2026 and CT Mirror on October 30, 2026.

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