Chicago Tribune vs WordReader
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Chicago Tribune
Access essential Chicago news, sports, business, and entertainment coverage. Customize your feed, receive breaking news alerts, and enjoy exclusive content like videos and photo galleries. Save articles for later and read offline.
- Personalized news feed
- Breaking news notifications
- Exclusive videos and photo galleries
- Save stories for offline reading
- Share stories easily
- iPad visual news view
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Now there's a simple, elegant and customizable way to get essential Chicago Tribune news, sports, business and entertainment coverage on your iPhone or iPad. FEATURES: • Stay informed with Chicago's best source of news, sports, business and entertainment • Sign up for push notifications to get the latest news from our newsroom as soon as stories break • Build a personalized news feed by selecting topics that interest you • Enjoy exclusive videos and photo galleries • Save must-read stories, photos and videos for when you have the time to enjoy them • Turn your device sideways for an entirely different visual view of the news (iPad only) • Get the latest breaking news from our newsroom in your notifications • Share stories easily with Twitter, Facebook, or email • Offline reading: Download and read content offline SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS: • Download the app to enjoy a sampling of free stories each month. For full access, try a free month of Unlimited Digital Access to the app, the Chicago Tribune website, and our eNewspaper; then it's only $19.99 a month. Make sure to create a registration while in the app so you'll be able to log in to the website and eNewspaper when you visit them in web browsers. • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. • Your subscription automatically renews each month unless auto-renew is turned off within your Account Settings at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. • Your iTunes account will be charged $19.99 for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. • No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. • Subscriptions may be managed by the user by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. • You can read our Privacy Policy here: http://www.tribpub.com/privacy-policy/ • You can read our Terms of Service here: http://www.tribpub.com/central-terms-of-service/ • Questions about your subscription, including adding or removing Web access to the Chicago Tribune website from your app access, can be directed to Customer Service: 610-440-3679. CRASHES / PROBLEMS? We've been working hard to fix any and all crashes in the app. If you're still experiencing crashes or freezes after installing this update, please contact us at consumerservices@chicagotribune.com. A quick email to our support team helps our developers identify and resolve crashes faster.
WordReader
Easily follow and read content from your favorite WordPress websites. Manage your sources, customize your reading experience, and get the latest updates in a personalized feed. Offers an ad-free experience with subscription options.
- Follow and manage WordPress sources
- Ad-free reading experience
- Personalized reading settings
- Latest updates in a feed
- Intuitive interface
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WordReader is your go-to app for following and reading content from WordPress websites. With an intuitive interface and powerful features, you can: • Follow, add and manage your favorite WordPress sources. • Enjoy an ad-free reading experience with Basic, Standard, or Pro subscriptions. • Customize your reading experience with personalized settings. • Get the latest updates from your favorite blogs and news sites directly in your feed. Whether you’re a casual reader or a power user, WordReader makes it easy to stay informed and engaged with the content that matters most to you. Apple's EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Chicago Tribune at 4.4 against WordReader's 3.0. Chicago Tribune also leads on ratings volume (18K vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). WordReader's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). On price, ads, 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. Chicago Tribune sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and WordReader sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Chicago Tribune holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chicago Tribune has 18K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Chicago Tribune ships an update every 3 weeks, WordReader every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Chicago Tribune | WordReader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (18K ratings) — better | 3.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 20.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 18K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Subscription | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Best chart rank | #59 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 190 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Tribune Publishing Company, LLC | Ulas Sancak |
Customer experience
Chicago Tribune
WordReader
Bugs and requests
Chicago Tribune
Reported bugs
4 issues- Inability to scroll through articles
- Frequent login prompts for subscribers
- Inconsistent behavior across updates
- Trouble accessing the digital edition
Requested features
4 requests- Dark mode option
- Audio playback for articles
- Improved search functionality with filters
- Better organization and navigation of content
WordReader
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Chicago Tribune
- Unlimited Digital Access1 Month trial4 variants$19.991 Month
- News Apps Only$19.991 Month
- Unlimited Digital Access1 Year trial$198.991 Year
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- Chicago Tribune1 Year trial$199.991 Year
- Credit Access$0.99
- Premium Story Credits$0.99
WordReader
- Basic Weekly Premium$2.997 Days
- Standard Weekly Premium$4.997 Days
- Pro Haftalık Premium$6.997 Days
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- Basic Monthly Premium$7.991 Month
- Standard Monthly Premium$14.991 Month
- Pro Monthly Premium$19.991 Month
- Basic Yearly Premium7 Days trial$79.991 Year
- Standard Yearly Premium7 Days trial$149.991 Year
- Pro Yearly Premium7 Days trial$199.991 Year
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