# Newsweek vs The Week Junior US

The clearest difference is review sentiment: The Week Junior US at 80% against Newsweek's 24%. The Week Junior US also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6). Newsweek's advantage is update cadence (every 4 months vs every 16 months) and chart position (#134 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Newsweek sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and The Week Junior US sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

The Week Junior US holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Newsweek has 1.6K ratings behind it against 208, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 24% of Newsweek's written reviews are positive against 80% of The Week Junior US's.

Newsweek ships an update every 4 months, The Week Junior US every 16 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Newsweek | The Week Junior US |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/newsweek/id370903329/reviews) | **[4.8 (208 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-week-junior-us/id1505551245/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.6K** | 208 |
| Positive reviews | 23.8% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 months** | Every 16 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#134** | — |
| Size | 29 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Newsweek Publishing LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/347960016) | [Future Publishing Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/378460265) |

## What reviewers say

### Newsweek

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/newsweek/id370903329)

**Currently charting:** #134 Top Free · Magazines & Newspapers (US App Store)

Access trustworthy, high-quality journalism with live coverage, in-depth analysis, podcasts, and videos. Enjoy the weekly magazine and subscribe to newsletters for daily briefings. Stay informed with breaking news notifications.

**Highlights:** Live and breaking news coverage, In-depth analysis of trending topics, Podcasts on various subjects, Daily briefing newsletter, Curated video content, Weekly magazine access, Customizable newsletter subscriptions, Breaking news notifications

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Newsweek - 1 month | $2.99 | per month |
| Newsweek | $3.99 | per month |
| Newsweek - 1 year | $24.99 | per year |
| Newsweek | $39.99 | per year |
| June 28 & July 5, 2010 | $0.99 | one-time |
| August 23 & 30, 2010 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sept 27, 2010 | $0.99 | one-time |
| September 5, 2011 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Newsweek January 23, 2012 issue | $1.99 | one-time |
| Newsweek August 27, 2012 issue | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great journalism
- 🚀 Curated news coverage
- 💡 Balanced reporting with alternative views

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes
- 🐛 Issues with downloading/accessing issues
- 🐛 Outdated content
- 🔒 Poor customer support
- 👎 Buggy app updates

**Reported bugs**

- App not recognizing active subscriptions
- Inability to download/access latest issues
- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Outdated content remaining stuck in the app

**Requested features**

- Ability to change font size
- Landscape mode support
- Offline reading mode
- Search functionality
- Improved navigation and issue management


### The Week Junior US

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-week-junior-us/id1505551245)

This app delivers award-winning content for 8-14 year olds, sparking curiosity with science, nature, and global topics. It offers interactive puzzles, videos, and access to past and current issues, encouraging reading and critical thinking.

**Highlights:** Expert-written articles, Interactive puzzles, Exclusive videos, Access to past issues, Current issue before print, Family sharing

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| 6 Monthly Subscription | $37.99 | per 6 months |
| The Week Junior - issue 116 | $5.99 | one-time |
| The Week Junior – 133 | $5.99 | one-time |
| The Week Junior - issue 138 | $5.99 | one-time |
| The Week Junior - issue 141 | $5.99 | one-time |
| The Week Junior - issue 147 | $5.99 | one-time |
| The Week Junior - issue 173 | $5.99 | one-time |
| The Week Junior - issue 278 | $5.99 | one-time |
| The Week Junior - issue 336 | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Newsweek free?

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

### Is The Week Junior US free?

The Week Junior US is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Newsweek or The Week Junior US?

The Week Junior US is rated higher. Newsweek averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while The Week Junior US averages 4.8 from 208 ratings.

### Do Newsweek or The Week Junior US have ads?

Neither Newsweek nor The Week Junior US shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Newsweek or The Week Junior US?

Newsweek ships an update every 4 months, and The Week Junior US every 16 months. Most recently, Newsweek was updated on November 10, 2026 and The Week Junior US on November 7, 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.*