CT Mirror vs AFSCME 1565
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- In-depth reporting on CT public policy
- Daily News Digest
- Breaking news alerts
- Push notifications for top stories
- Submit news tips
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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.
AFSCME 1565
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AFSCME 1565 is the official mobile application of the AFSCME Local 1565. It provides AFSCME 1565 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.
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Verdict
CT Mirror and AFSCME 1565 are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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.
CT Mirror ships an update fortnightly, AFSCME 1565 every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CT Mirror | AFSCME 1565 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (97 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 97 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 53 MB | 46 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Connecticut News Project, Inc. | Prometheus Labor Communications, Inc. |
In-app purchases
CT Mirror
No in-app purchases
AFSCME 1565
No in-app purchases
