# Journal Star vs KLIN 1400 AM

The clearest difference is rating: KLIN 1400 AM at 3.4 against Journal Star's 2.7. KLIN 1400 AM also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 7). Journal Star's advantage is ratings volume (311 vs 9) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Journal Star sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per month. KLIN 1400 AM asks for nothing beyond the download.

KLIN 1400 AM holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Journal Star has 311 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 4% of Journal Star's written reviews are positive against 0% of KLIN 1400 AM's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Journal Star ships an update monthly, KLIN 1400 AM every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Journal Star | KLIN 1400 AM |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (311 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/journal-star/id372575588/reviews) | **[3.4 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/klin-1400-am/id443014990/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **311** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | **4.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#179** | — |
| Size | 103 MB | 89 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lee Enterprises](https://appshunter.io/developer/366562520) | [NRG Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/421758115) |

## What reviewers say

### Journal Star

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/journal-star/id372575588)

**Currently charting:** #179 Top Grossing · News (US App Store)

Access in-depth local news, sports, and weather for Lincoln, Nebraska. Enjoy exclusive commentary, photography, and podcasts. Personalize your news feed and receive breaking alerts.

**Highlights:** Personalized news feed, Breaking news alerts, Exclusive commentary and podcasts, Video 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 | $44.99 | 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**

- 📱 Good for accessing local news on mobile
- ✍️ Well-written articles
- 📰 Comprehensive local news coverage

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 Articles fail to load or display blank pages
- 🐛 Login issues and constant re-authentication required
- 💰 High subscription cost ($25.99-$26.99/month)
- 📵 Intrusive and excessive ads

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch or during use
- Articles fail to load or display blank/white screens
- Black screen pop-ups that cannot be closed
- Login credentials not saved; constant re-authentication required
- App stops loading pages in e-edition after some time

**Requested features**

- Landscape mode support for tablets
- Improved search functionality
- Better content organization and categorization
- Free or lower-cost subscription tier
- Removal or reduction of ads for paid subscribers


### KLIN 1400 AM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/klin-1400-am/id443014990)

Listen to your favorite radio station anytime, anywhere. This official app provides instant access to unique content and features from the station. Stay connected with live broadcasts and more, whether you're at work, home, or on the go.

**Highlights:** Live radio streaming, Instant access to content, On-the-go listening, Station features

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Journal Star free?

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

### Is KLIN 1400 AM free?

KLIN 1400 AM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Journal Star or KLIN 1400 AM?

KLIN 1400 AM is rated higher. Journal Star averages 2.7 out of 5 from 311 ratings, while KLIN 1400 AM averages 3.4 from 9 ratings.

### Do Journal Star or KLIN 1400 AM have ads?

Both Journal Star and KLIN 1400 AM show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Journal Star or KLIN 1400 AM?

Journal Star ships an update monthly, and KLIN 1400 AM every 3 months. Most recently, Journal Star was updated on November 1, 2026 and KLIN 1400 AM on November 1, 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.*