# NewsMemory vs Record

NewsMemory and Record both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 91% of NewsMemory's written reviews are positive against 0% of Record's. NewsMemory also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (662 vs 81). Record's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 8 months). On price, rating, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Record sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. NewsMemory asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for NewsMemory against 4.4 for Record. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NewsMemory has 662 ratings behind it against 81, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 91% of NewsMemory's written reviews are positive against 0% of Record's.

NewsMemory ships an update every 8 months, Record monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NewsMemory | Record |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (662 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/newsmemory/id389768066/reviews)** | [4.4 (81 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/record-courier/id1388343857/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **662** | 81 |
| Positive reviews | **91.2% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 42 MB | 185 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Tecnavia](https://appshunter.io/developer/366664051) | [USA TODAY Co., Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/404843797) |

## What reviewers say

### NewsMemory

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/newsmemory/id389768066)

Read exact replicas of print newspapers on your mobile device. Navigate easily with gestures, zoom into articles, and search for specific content. Access the latest editions and back issues for offline reading.

**Highlights:** Exact print edition replica, Multi-gesture navigation, Article zoom and text mode, Full text search, Offline reading, Access to back issues

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient access to news
- 💡 Newspaper-like reading experience
- 🔒 Reliable and trustworthy content
- 📱 Works well on mobile devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Navigation issues
- 🔍 Difficulty searching and accessing past issues
- 🔧 Occasional technical problems
- 🔀 Inconsistent formatting and layout

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes or crashes
- Blurry or missing content
- Compatibility issues with newer devices

**Requested features**

- Weekend edition
- Improved search functionality
- Ability to save and share articles
- Offline reading mode


### Record

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/record-courier/id1388343857)

Access local news, in-depth journalism, and engaging multimedia content. Get breaking news alerts, sports scores, and weather updates. Customize your reading experience with offline access and adjustable text sizes.

**Highlights:** In-depth local journalism, Breaking news alerts, Sports coverage, Customizable reading experience, Offline reading, eNewspaper access

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Digital Rate | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Digital Rate | $14.99 | per month |
| Monthly Digital Subscription | $16.99 | per month |
| Annual Digital Subscription | $69.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NewsMemory free?

NewsMemory is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Record free?

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

### Which has better reviews, NewsMemory or Record?

NewsMemory is rated higher. NewsMemory averages 4.5 out of 5 from 662 ratings, while Record averages 4.4 from 81 ratings.

### Do NewsMemory or Record have ads?

Both NewsMemory and Record show ads.

### Which is updated more often, NewsMemory or Record?

NewsMemory ships an update every 8 months, and Record monthly. Most recently, NewsMemory was updated on October 27, 2026 and Record on October 29, 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.*