PG Reader vs PoliticsPA
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PG Reader
Access breaking local and regional news from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette as soon as it's published. Stay informed on politics, business, lifestyle, and sports. Share articles via email or social media, and save your favorites for later.
- Live feed of local and regional news
- Breaking news updates
- Browse articles by section
- Save articles to favorites
- Share articles via email
- Share articles on social media
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PG Reader Description Stay up-to-date with all things Pittsburgh – through the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s PG Reader app. You’ll get up-to-the-minute breaking local and regional news directly from the Post-Gazette. The PG Reader app gives you a direct feed of every local and regional news and lifestyle story that the Post-Gazette writes -- as soon as it's published! You'll get breaking news, business, politics, local news and more. In addition, with the PG Reader App you can share the news via e-mail or save it to your favorites. Unlimited access to this app can be purchased through the Post-Gazette’s digital subscription package. Non-subscribers may view a limited number of items every month. Features: - Live feed of all local, regional, political and lifestyle, college and high schools sports articles directly from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - Browse articles by content sections - Save articles to your "Favorites” section to view at a later date - E-mail an article to a friend - Share article on Facebook or Twitter
PoliticsPA
Stay informed on Pennsylvania politics with real-time alerts, in-depth analysis, and exclusive insider information. This app provides comprehensive coverage of state and local political developments, offering historical context and an intuitive user experience.
- Breaking news alerts
- In-depth political coverage
- Exclusive insider scoops
- User-friendly interface
- Historical political archives
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Stay ahead of the curve with the PoliticsPA app, your essential tool for all things Pennsylvania politics. Launched in 2001, PoliticsPA is the longest-running website dedicated to the state's political landscape, providing in-depth coverage and exclusive insights. **Key Features:** - **Breaking News Alerts:** Get real-time updates on the latest political developments and breaking stories from Harrisburg and beyond. - **Comprehensive Coverage:** Dive into detailed reports, analysis, and expert commentary on state and local politics. - **Exclusive Scoops:** Access insider information and exclusive stories you won’t find anywhere else. - **User-Friendly Interface:** Navigate seamlessly through our app’s intuitive design for a smooth and engaging news experience. - **Historical Context:** Benefit from our extensive archive, offering years of political news and analysis. With PoliticsPA, you’re always informed about the issues that matter most. Download now to keep your finger on the pulse of Pennsylvania politics.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: PoliticsPA at none against PG Reader's shown. PoliticsPA also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). PG Reader's advantage is ratings volume (2.4K vs 2). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
PoliticsPA holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PG Reader has 2.4K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | PG Reader | PoliticsPA |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (2.4K ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 32.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2.4K — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 57 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette | Broad and Liberty Inc. |
Customer experience
PG Reader
PoliticsPA
Bugs and requests
PG Reader
Reported bugs
4 issues- Login functionality not working
- Content not loading or updating properly
- Notifications not taking users to the app
- Frequent app freezes and crashes
Requested features
4 requests- Dark mode option
- Improved push notifications
- Better integration with social media
- More comprehensive local coverage
PoliticsPA
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
PG Reader
No in-app purchases
PoliticsPA
No in-app purchases
