Castanet vs PSAC
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Castanet
Access local and national news, classifieds, events, and more from the Okanagan region. Features include direct messaging for classifieds, posting ads, webcams, and an airport arrivals/departures page.
- Local and national news
- Classifieds with messaging
- Post classified ads
- Scenic and traffic webcams
- Airport arrivals/departures
- Events listings
- Obituaries
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Since launching in November 2000, Castanet has become one of the most visited media websites in Western Canada. The free Castanet.net app is the B.C. Interior's source for the latest local, national and world news, classifieds, events, webcams and more. The Castanet.net site is visited by 600,000 people every week. The Castanet.net app has all the features our desktop and mobile sites have with improved usability for smartphones.
PSAC
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Stay Connected with your Union : The PSAC app empowers members with essential tools and information at their fingertips. With this app, you can: Access your membership card: Easily access your digital member cardin your mobile wallet. Receive Notifications: Get timely alerts about important bargaining updates, events,announcements, and online actions. Stay informed: Read the latest news updates on important issues like remote work and the Phoenix pay system. Connect with your union: Reach out to union representatives and contacts with ease. Download the PSAC app today to get the support and information you need from your union wherever you are.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: PSAC at fortnightly against Castanet's every 6 weeks. Castanet's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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.
Castanet ships an update every 6 weeks, PSAC fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Castanet | PSAC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 19.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 208 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Castanet Media Ltd. | Public Service Alliance of Canada |
In-app purchases
Castanet
No in-app purchases
PSAC
No in-app purchases
