Comparison

DJ E vs The Times

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

DJ E

Access a digital replica of a daily newspaper through this application. A subscription to the newspaper or digital content is required for access. Contact support for any usage questions.

Highlights
  • Digital newspaper replica
  • Subscription access
  • Daily edition
  • Contact support
Features
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This is a digital replica of the Daily Journal’s printed newspaper. Access to the e-edition through this app is available as part of your newspaper or digital-only subscription. If you have questions about using the app please contact us at (812) 379-5602 or circulation@aimmediaindiana.com.

About

The Times

Access in-depth local journalism, photography, and videos covering community events, sports, and more. Enjoy a fast-loading experience with customizable features like offline reading and real-time notifications for breaking news and weather.

Highlights
  • In-depth local journalism
  • Streamlined, fast-loading experience
  • Real-time notifications
  • Customizable reading options
  • Offline reading
  • eNewspaper access
  • Access to USA TODAY
Features
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From critically acclaimed storytelling to powerful photography to engaging videos — The Times-Mail app delivers the local news that matters most to your community. APP FEATURES: • Access all of our in-depth journalism, including things to do around town, sports coverage from high school to the pros, and much more. • Enjoy a streamlined, fast-loading experience that makes it easy to view the stories, photos, and videos that matter to you. • Get breaking news, sports scores, and weather alerts with real-time notifications tailored to your interests. • Customize your experience by saving your favorite stories, adjusting text size, using night mode, or reading offline. • eNewspaper: Just like our print edition but accessible on your mobile devices. And access to USA TODAY and 200+ local eNewspapers. MORE INFORMATION: • Privacy Policy: https://cm.tmnews.com/privacy/ • Terms of Service: https://cm.tmnews.com/terms/ • Help Center: https://help.tmnews.com • Subscriptions are charged to your account at confirmation of purchase and automatically renew each month or year, unless turned off in your account settings at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage your subscriptions and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription, where applicable. See "Subscription Support" in the app's Settings for more details and customer service contact information.

Screenshots

DJ E4 screens
The Times4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: DJ E at 88% against The Times's 0%. DJ E also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). The Times's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). On price, ads, monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. The Times sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. DJ E asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DJ E holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DJ E has 71 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of DJ E's written reviews are positive against 0% of The Times's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DJ E ships an update every 4 months, The Times monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
DJ E versus The Times: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDJ EThe Times
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (71 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews87.5% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings71 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.4 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB185 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperAIM Media Texas Operating, LLCUSA TODAY Co., Inc.

Customer experience

DJ E

All ratings60 ratings
Positive96.7%
Neutral1.7%
Negative1.7%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%

The Times

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

DJ E

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

The Times

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Digital Rate1 Month trial2 variants$9.991 Month
  • Monthly Digital Subscription1 Month trial$16.991 Month
  • Annual Digital Subscription1 Year trial$69.991 Year

Questions

Is DJ E free?
DJ E is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Times free?
The Times is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, DJ E or The Times?
DJ E is rated higher. DJ E averages 4.7 out of 5 from 71 ratings, while The Times averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do DJ E or The Times have ads?
Both DJ E and The Times show ads.
Which is updated more often, DJ E or The Times?
DJ E ships an update every 4 months, and The Times monthly. Most recently, DJ E was updated on October 29, 2026 and The Times on October 30, 2026.

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