# PressReader vs SGSecure

The clearest difference is rating: PressReader at 4.7 against SGSecure's 3.4. PressReader also leads on ratings volume (19K vs 15) and chart position (#39 vs unranked). SGSecure's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and review sentiment (70% vs 59%). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PressReader sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month. SGSecure asks for nothing beyond the download.

PressReader holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PressReader has 19K ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 59% of PressReader's written reviews are positive against 70% of SGSecure's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

PressReader ships an update monthly, SGSecure every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | PressReader | SGSecure |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pressreader-news-and-magazines/id313904711/reviews)** | [3.4 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sgsecure/id1095191664/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **19K** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | 59.1% of reviews | **70.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#39** | — |
| Size | 117 MB | 92 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.5** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [PressReader Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/313904714) | [Ministry of Home Affairs](https://appshunter.io/developer/529023153) |

## What reviewers say

### PressReader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pressreader-news-and-magazines/id313904711)

**Currently charting:** #39 Top Free · Magazines & Newspapers, #59 Top Grossing · Magazines & Newspapers, #72 Top Free · News, #82 Top Grossing · News (US App Store)

Access over 7,000 global newspapers and magazines in their original print or a mobile-optimized format. Features include translation into over 30 languages and text-to-speech functionality. Read on up to three devices with a free trial available.

**Highlights:** Read 7,000+ newspapers and magazines, Original print view, Mobile-optimized text view, Auto-Translate to over 30 languages, Text-to-speech stories, Unlimited reading on 3 devices

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Get Select | $11.99 | per month |
| Go Premium | $29.99 | per month |
| Legacy Monthly Membership | $29.99 | per month |
| Get this issue | $0.99 | one-time |
| Get this issue | $1.99 | one-time |
| Get this issue | $2.99 | one-time |
| Single Issue | $3.99 | one-time |
| Get this issue | $4.99 | one-time |
| Get this issue | $5.99 | one-time |
| Get this issue | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient access to newspapers and magazines
- 📚 Wide selection of publications
- 🔍 Ability to search and discover new content
- 🔖 Bookmarking and saving articles
- 🔊 Text-to-speech feature

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔄 Unreliable automatic downloads
- 🔒 Login and authentication issues
- 🔍 Clunky and unintuitive navigation
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to log in or access content
- Inconsistent performance after app updates
- Missing or delayed newspaper/magazine issues
- Incorrect or outdated content display

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Improved search and filtering capabilities
- Better organization and management of downloaded content
- Ability to annotate and take notes on articles
- Smoother integration with library accounts


### SGSecure

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sgsecure/id1095191664)

This app serves as a community response tool for terrorism threats, enabling users to report suspicious activity and receive emergency alerts. It also offers features for contacting authorities during emergencies, responding to immediate incidents like cardiac arrest or fires, and locating nearby emergency facilities and AEDs.

**Highlights:** Report suspicious activity with media, Receive emergency alerts and advisories, Personal SOS feature for police assistance, Respond to cardiac arrest and fires, Locate nearby AEDs and emergency facilities

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PressReader free?

PressReader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is SGSecure free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PressReader or SGSecure?

PressReader is rated higher. PressReader averages 4.7 out of 5 from 19K ratings, while SGSecure averages 3.4 from 15 ratings.

### Do PressReader or SGSecure have ads?

Neither PressReader nor SGSecure shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PressReader or SGSecure?

PressReader ships an update monthly, and SGSecure every 6 weeks. Most recently, PressReader was updated on October 29, 2026 and SGSecure on October 29, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*