northeastNOW.com vs DiscoverHumboldt
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
northeastNOW.com
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northeastNOW is the go-to online newspaper for up to the minute news and community information in Northeast Saskatchewan. The northeastNOW newsroom focuses on the news and information that matters in Melfort and area. Staffed with the community's most experienced and well respected reporters, the northeastNOW newsroom operates 7 days a week to provide readers with up-to-the-minute news, weather, and sports coverage.
DiscoverHumboldt
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Your quick, customizable connection to your community. The DiscoverHumboldt app is easy, instant access to the local information you care about. Browse at your convenience or have your choice of information sent instantly to your phone. Stream your favourite local radio stations. Read the latest news, weather, and community information from Humboldt, SK and the region. The DiscoverHumboldt app keeps you informed all day, every day, powered by relevant, local information from DiscoverHumboldt.com. Listen to 107.5 Bolt FM, discover local events, check the weather, and find out what's going on in town, all in a few taps. And get customizable notifications sent to your phone. Features: - Instant updates: customizable push notifications let you be the first to know about the information and organizations you care about (eg. school cancellations, breaking news, weather alerts) - Streaming: Listen to your favourite local radio station, 107.5 Bolt FM, on-the-go, and look up recently played songs - Live local weather conditions, including hourly and 7-day forecasts and radar maps from Environment Canada - News, sports, and community information, powered by DiscoverHumboldt.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: northeastNOW.com at every 6 months against DiscoverHumboldt's every 13 months. DiscoverHumboldt's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
northeastNOW.com ships an update every 6 months, DiscoverHumboldt every 13 months. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.
| Parameter | northeastNOW.com | DiscoverHumboldt |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months — better | Every 13 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pattison Media Ltd. | Golden West Broadcasting, Ltd. |
In-app purchases
northeastNOW.com
No in-app purchases
DiscoverHumboldt
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is northeastNOW.com free?
Is DiscoverHumboldt free?
Do northeastNOW.com or DiscoverHumboldt have ads?
Which is updated more often, northeastNOW.com or DiscoverHumboldt?
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