Comparison

BCD E vs The Herald

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

Head to head
About

BCD E

This application provides a digital replica of the Brown County Democrat's printed newspaper. Access is granted through an existing newspaper or digital-only subscription. Contact support for any usage questions.

Highlights
  • Digital newspaper replica
  • Access via subscription
  • Contact support available
  • Latest edition updates
Features
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This is a digital replica of Brown County Democrat’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 Herald

Access local news, in-depth journalism, and multimedia content. Receive real-time notifications for breaking news, sports scores, and weather. Customize your reading experience and enjoy a digital replica of the print edition.

Highlights
  • In-depth local journalism
  • Breaking news alerts
  • Sports coverage
  • Customizable reading experience
  • Offline reading
  • eNewspaper replica
  • Access to USA TODAY
Features
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From critically acclaimed storytelling to powerful photography to engaging videos — The Herald Times 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.heraldtimesonline.com/privacy/ • Terms of Service: https://cm.heraldtimesonline.com/terms/ • Help Center: https://help.heraldtimesonline.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

BCD E2 screens
The Herald4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: BCD E at 5.0 against The Herald's 4.2. BCD E also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 18.6). The Herald's advantage is ratings volume (157 vs 3) and update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). On price, ads 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 Herald sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. BCD E asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BCD E holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Herald has 157 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BCD E ships an update every 4 months, The Herald monthly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
BCD E versus The Herald: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBCD EThe Herald
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better4.2 (157 ratings)
Positive reviews—46.2% of reviews
Number of ratings3157 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.4 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB184 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperAIM Media Texas Operating, LLCUSA TODAY Co., Inc.

Customer experience

BCD E

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

The Herald

All ratings156 ratings
Positive77.6%
Neutral10.3%
Negative12.2%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive46.2%
Neutral7.7%
Negative46.2%

In-app purchases

None

BCD E

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

The Herald

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Digital Rate1 Month trial2 variants$14.991 Month
  • Monthly Digital Subscription1 Month trial$16.991 Month
  • Annual Digital Subscription1 Year trial$69.991 Year

Questions

Is BCD E free?
BCD E is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Herald free?
The Herald is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, BCD E or The Herald?
BCD E is rated higher. BCD E averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while The Herald averages 4.2 from 157 ratings.
Do BCD E or The Herald have ads?
Both BCD E and The Herald show ads.
Which is updated more often, BCD E or The Herald?
BCD E ships an update every 4 months, and The Herald monthly. Most recently, BCD E was updated on October 24, 2026 and The Herald on October 24, 2026.

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