Globe2Go Print Replica Edition vs WFP E
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Globe2Go Print Replica Edition
Access a digital replica of a major newspaper, complete with all sections and regional editions. Read page-by-page or article-by-article with adjustable text size, and enjoy offline access. Listen to articles, translate content, and share or print stories.
- Digital newspaper replica
- Page-to-page and article views
- Adjustable font size
- Offline reading
- Audio playback of articles
- Article translation
- Sharing and printing options
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Globe2Go is the ePaper replica of The Globe and Mail print newspaper, delivered directly to you on the Web, smartphone and tablet. You can read Globe2Go page to page, section to section like a newspaper (with the option to pan & zoom) or article to article in full text view (with font size adjustment). WHAT YOU GET Seven day archive. All five regional editions. All magazines including Report on Business. All special editions such as Globe Portfolio and Canadian University Report. WAKE UP TO IT Available for download at 5 AM ET. You can also set up auto-delivery downloading. TAKE IT ANYWHERE Once downloaded, you can read it offline. You can use up to 5 devices with your account. LISTEN Audio option allows you to listen to articles even while offline. Articles stream from one to another once activated. TRANSLATE Available (on Web) in 18 languages. SHARE Share articles to notes, email and social networks. PRINT Print an article, page, custom area or the whole edition. PURCHASE OPTIONS Single copy purchase is available every day. Monthly or annual subscriptions are available on our Web site (see footer). Newspaper subscribers get Globe2Go complimentary on the days of delivery. ANY QUESTIONS? Our customer care team is available to help out. Visit: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe2go E-mail: globe2go@globeandmail.com Phone: 1-866-232-0988
WFP E
Access the daily newspaper digitally, allowing you to read and navigate pages with simple gestures. Carry your news conveniently on your device. This digital edition is included with an all-access membership.
- Digital newspaper access
- Single-finger page flipping
- Mobile convenience
- Daily paper format
- Included with membership
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The WFP E-Edition app lets you hold the daily paper in one hand, flip the page with a single finger, and carry it with you wherever you go. The only difference is the size of the page. Free with your all-access membership. If you have any questions, please contact digitalfeedback@winnipegfreepress.com.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: WFP E at none against Globe2Go Print Replica Edition's 1. WFP E also leads on review sentiment (91% vs 60%) and rating (4.9 vs 4.6). Globe2Go Print Replica Edition's advantage is ratings volume (456 vs 14). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model 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. Globe2Go Print Replica Edition sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. WFP E asks for nothing beyond the download.
WFP E holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Globe2Go Print Replica Edition has 456 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Globe2Go Print Replica Edition's written reviews are positive against 91% of WFP E's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 months. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.
| Parameter | Globe2Go Print Replica Edition | WFP E |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (456 ratings) | 4.9 (14 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | 90.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 456 — better | 14 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 4 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | The Globe and Mail Inc. | Winnipeg Free Press |
Customer experience
Globe2Go Print Replica Edition
WFP E
User reviews
Globe2Go Print Replica Edition
From 456 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 📰 Newspaper-like layout and design
- 🌍 Access Globe content while traveling internationally
- ♻️ Eco-friendly digital alternative to print
- 🔤 Adjustable font sizes for readability
- 📱 Convenient mobile access to news
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and glitches
- 📥 Inconsistent download functionality
- 🔑 Login issues and authentication problems
- 💰 High subscription pricing ($468+/year)
- 📱 Limited to only 2 devices per account
WFP E
From 14 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive navigation
- 📱 Convenient access anywhere, anytime
- 🌍 Great for staying informed while traveling
- ♻️ Environmentally friendly alternative to print
- 📖 Multiple viewing options (page flip, article view, text mode)
Room to improve
- 🐛 Inconsistent login prompts and authentication issues
- 🐛 App crashes and technical glitches
- 🐛 Buggy interface with accidental button clicks
- 📉 Low image resolution and quality
- ⏰ E-edition sometimes arrives later than print
Bugs and requests
Globe2Go Print Replica Edition
Reported bugs
11 issues- App fails to open after updates
- Download failures despite good internet connection
- Pages change automatically in portrait mode
- Article titles and links display incorrectly
- Offline library access intermittently unavailable
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- App requires repeated login/logout cycles
- Paper won't load on first day of international travel
- Registration and activation process is confusing
- Subscription status not recognized despite active payment
- Scrolling causes content repetition
- Games and interactive features non-functional
Requested features
8 requests- Interactive crossword and sudoku puzzles
- Ability to delete specific issues while keeping others
- Extended back-issue archive (more than 7 days)
- Integration with Apple News for subscribed articles
- Earlier upload times for regional editions
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- Better coverage of non-Toronto based teams and news
- Improved device limit flexibility for households
- Option to disable auto-play audio features
WFP E
Reported bugs
8 issues- Inconsistent login requirements
- App crashes on iOS 14 and later versions
- Pages display images but no text
- App asks for today's paper but delivers old editions
- Copyright notice interrupts article reading in text mode
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- Buttons positioned where thumbs naturally rest cause accidental clicks
- Low resolution page images on modern iOS devices
- Occasional failure to open properly
Requested features
7 requests- Audio reading capability
- Interactive voting on letters to editor and editorials
- Fillable crossword puzzles
- Sunday paper edition
- Better image access and higher resolution photos
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- Dark mode option
- Improved email preview handling without forced login
In-app purchases
Globe2Go Print Replica Edition
- Single Issue$1.99
WFP E
No in-app purchases
Questions
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