# Wisconsin State Journal vs ThinkPattern

The clearest difference is rating: ThinkPattern at 5.0 against Wisconsin State Journal's 2.6. ThinkPattern also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). Wisconsin State Journal's advantage is ratings volume (549 vs 2) and chart position (#170 vs unranked). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Wisconsin State Journal sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per month. ThinkPattern asks for nothing beyond the download.

ThinkPattern holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wisconsin State Journal has 549 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Wisconsin State Journal ships an update monthly, ThinkPattern every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wisconsin State Journal | ThinkPattern |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.6 (549 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wisconsin-state-journal/id345874448/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thinkpattern/id6785305150/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **549** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 15.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#170** | — |
| Size | 103 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Madison Newspapers Incorporated](https://appshunter.io/developer/345874451) | [Nirup Dharshan Swaminathan Anandaraman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1760414340) |

## What reviewers say

### Wisconsin State Journal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wisconsin-state-journal/id345874448)

**Currently charting:** #170 Top Grossing · News (US App Store)

Access local news, sports, and weather for the Madison, Wisconsin area. Enjoy in-depth stories, exclusive commentary, photography, video, and podcasts. Subscribe for unlimited digital access and an ad-free experience.

**Highlights:** Personalized news topics, Breaking news alerts, Easy navigation, News Feed and E-edition reading, Video and podcast updates, Bookmark stories, Listen to articles, Customizable text size

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscriptions | $29.99 | per month |
| Subscriptions | $42.99 | per month |
| Subscriptions | $46.99 | per month |
| Subscriptions | $50.00 | per year |
| Subscriptions | $289.99 | per year |
| Subscriptions | $344.99 | per year |
| Subscriptions | $379.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Newspaper-like reading experience
- 🕰 Ability to read the paper with a hot cup of coffee
- 📰 Thorough coverage of local news and events

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent app performance, with freezing and crashing issues
- ⏱ Slow page loading and navigation
- 🔍 Difficulty finding and accessing specific content
- 🔒 Frequent log-out issues and need to re-login
- 🔀 Unreliable page turning and content jumping

**Reported bugs**

- Articles not opening or loading correctly
- Repeated page resets and loss of reading position
- Inconsistent behavior when swiping or tapping to turn pages

**Requested features**

- Improved navigation and section-based browsing
- Ability to easily share articles
- Better font and layout customization options
- Faster and more reliable performance


### ThinkPattern

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thinkpattern/id6785305150)

This app uses AI to analyze news from multiple sources, presenting a comprehensive view of events. It offers structured insights into stories, evolving perspectives, and key figures involved in the news. Designed for focused reading and listening, it provides complete, sourced coverage.

**Highlights:** AI-driven news aggregation, Structured story summaries, Perspective mapping and analysis, Actor tracking in news, Offline reading and listening, Source citation for all claims

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wisconsin State Journal free?

Wisconsin State Journal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ThinkPattern free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Wisconsin State Journal or ThinkPattern?

ThinkPattern is rated higher. Wisconsin State Journal averages 2.6 out of 5 from 549 ratings, while ThinkPattern averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Wisconsin State Journal or ThinkPattern have ads?

Wisconsin State Journal shows ads; ThinkPattern does not.

### Which is updated more often, Wisconsin State Journal or ThinkPattern?

Wisconsin State Journal ships an update monthly, and ThinkPattern every 2 months. Most recently, Wisconsin State Journal was updated on October 14, 2026 and ThinkPattern on September 20, 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.*