# Trib E vs The Crux

The clearest difference is rating: The Crux at 5.0 against Trib E's 4.5. The Crux also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 80%) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). Trib E's advantage is ratings volume (30 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

The Crux holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Trib E has 30 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Trib E's written reviews are positive against 100% of The Crux's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Trib E | The Crux |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trib-e-edition/id1537186941/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-crux/id6468997385/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **30** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 37 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [AIM Media Texas Operating, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/592600717) | [Wizel Technologies Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1687474235) |

## What reviewers say

### Trib E

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trib-e-edition/id1537186941)

Access a digital replica of the Seymour Tribune's printed newspaper. This app requires an active newspaper or digital-only subscription for full access. Contact support for any usage questions.

**Highlights:** Digital newspaper replica, Subscription access, Print edition format, News delivery

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### The Crux

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-crux/id6468997385)

Access breaking news and exclusive video footage from Africa and around the globe. Stay informed on politics, business, sports, and entertainment reported by citizen journalists.

**Highlights:** Latest news updates, Exclusive video footage, Global and African news, Politics, business, sports, entertainment, Citizen journalist reports

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Trib E free?

Trib E is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is The Crux free?

The Crux is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Trib E or The Crux?

The Crux is rated higher. Trib E averages 4.5 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while The Crux averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Trib E or The Crux have ads?

Both Trib E and The Crux show ads.

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