Comparison

CT Mirror vs AFSCME 387

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

Head to head
About

CT Mirror

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
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CT Mirror is Connecticut's trusted source for in-depth news and reporting on Connecticut public policy, government and politics. We cover the state budget, justice system, elections, housing, economic development, health care and more. Our app delivers our reporting in an immersive digest format that's ready-made for your phone. Our app offers: - Push notifications highlighting each morning's top story - Breaking news alerts - A daily "News Digest" highlighting CT Mirror stories - The ability to get in touch or send us a news tip With so many news apps to choose from, it’s easy to get overwhelmed with an endless stream of information. Get our top stories in a quick daily dose so you can read about what matters most in our state and go about your day.

About

AFSCME 387

Features
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AFSCME 387 is the official mobile application of the AFSCME Local 387. It provides AFSCME 387 members with a tool to connect with their union and stay informed about union activities and updates. Members can access essential resources, such as contracts and important documents (if available), related to their rights in the workplace. The app also keeps members updated on major events and provides useful information about their rights and responsibilities as union members.

Screenshots

CT Mirror4 screens
AFSCME 3874 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: AFSCME 387 at every 8 days against CT Mirror's every 3 weeks. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CT Mirror ships an update every 3 weeks, AFSCME 387 every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
CT Mirror versus AFSCME 387: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCT MirrorAFSCME 387
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (97 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings97 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB57 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperConnecticut News Project, Inc.Prometheus Labor Communications, Inc.

In-app purchases

None

CT Mirror

No in-app purchases

None

AFSCME 387

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CT Mirror free?
CT Mirror is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AFSCME 387 free?
AFSCME 387 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CT Mirror or AFSCME 387 have ads?
Neither CT Mirror nor AFSCME 387 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CT Mirror or AFSCME 387?
CT Mirror ships an update every 3 weeks, and AFSCME 387 every 8 days. Most recently, CT Mirror was updated on October 9, 2026 and AFSCME 387 on October 14, 2026.

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