Comparison

ProPublica vs myCEA

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

Head to head
About

ProPublica

Access in-depth investigative journalism covering critical topics like government, healthcare, and criminal justice. Enjoy a streamlined reading experience with offline support and notifications for major stories.

Highlights
  • Latest investigative journalism
  • Reporting on government and policy
  • Coverage of healthcare and criminal justice
  • Environmental reporting
  • Streamlined reading experience
  • Offline support
  • Story notifications
Features
Currently charting
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• Get the latest independent investigative journalism from ProPublica. • Dig deep into reporting about government and policy, health care, criminal justice, the environment and more. • Get a streamlined reading experience, with smart offline support and notifications for our biggest stories.

About

myCEA

Stay updated on Colorado's education and legislative news. This app is a central hub for CEA members, educators, parents, and public school supporters to access the latest information.

Highlights
  • Latest updates on education
  • Legislative affairs news
  • Events information
  • Designed for CEA members
  • Public school support resources
Features
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Stay informed and engaged with the latest updates, news, and events in Colorado's education landscape and legislative affairs with myCEA. Designed for CEA members, educators, parents, and public school supporters alike, this comprehensive app serves as your go-to platform for all things related to Colorado education and the state legislature.

Screenshots

ProPublica4 screens
myCEA4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ProPublica at 4.5 against myCEA's 4.2. ProPublica also leads on ratings volume (105 vs 5) and chart position (#167 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ProPublica holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ProPublica has 105 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
ProPublica versus myCEA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProPublicamyCEA
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (105 ratings) — better4.2 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews74.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings105 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank#167 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB88 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperProPublicaColorado Education Association

Customer experience

ProPublica

All ratings104 ratings
Positive83.7%
Neutral7.7%
Negative8.7%
Written reviews107 reviews
Positive74.8%
Neutral6.5%
Negative18.7%

myCEA

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

Bugs and requests

ProPublica

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • App crashes on launch
  • App won't open or load content
  • Stories don't appear when clicked
  • MuckReads section fails to load
  • Data filter dropdowns non-functional
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  • Articles don't fit screen (horizontal scrolling required)
  • Images not resizing properly
  • App freezes phone
  • Device registration issues
  • Content never populates

Requested features

9 requests
  • Dark mode for nighttime reading
  • Bookmark/save articles function
  • Home screen widget
  • Adjustable font size
  • Persistent font size settings
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  • iOS 18 theme adherence
  • Read-later app integration (Instapaper, Pocket)
  • Improved article navigation
  • Better browsing of older stories

myCEA

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

ProPublica

No in-app purchases

None

myCEA

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ProPublica free?
ProPublica is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is myCEA free?
myCEA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ProPublica or myCEA?
ProPublica is rated higher. ProPublica averages 4.5 out of 5 from 105 ratings, while myCEA averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.
Do ProPublica or myCEA have ads?
Neither ProPublica nor myCEA shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ProPublica or myCEA?
ProPublica ships an update every 4 months, and myCEA every 4 months. Most recently, ProPublica was updated on November 6, 2026 and myCEA on October 30, 2026.

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