Comparison

NewsMemory vs Register Mail

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

NewsMemory

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
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The NewsMemory eEdition app is offered by participating publications to let subscribers read an exact replica of the print edition on an iPad or iPhone. Readers can quickly navigate the entire publication using iOS multi-gestures. Swipe to browse pages or sections or tap a live headline or page number to reach your favorite article. A thumbnail view lets you scan all the pages at once. To read a story, just tap to zoom the page image, or tap to article mode and read the whole story, including jumps, in the text window at the font size you prefer. The eEdition will also let you easily find topics using the section and story index, or find any ad or story via a full text search of words contained in the copy. The eEdition is published on the same schedule as the print edition. Just open the app to get the latest edition for on-line or off-line reading. You can also access back issues that you might have missed.To use, just download the app and select your publication. Access typically requires an account login and password that is provided to subscribers. Check with your publication for details. The app provides free access to a demo edition so you can try out the eEdition before subscribing. If you subscribe to several participating papers, the app will let you switch among them.

About

Register Mail

Access local news, in-depth journalism, and engaging multimedia content. Receive real-time notifications for breaking news, sports, and weather. Customize your reading experience with offline access and adjustable text sizes.

Highlights
  • In-depth journalism
  • Breaking news alerts
  • Sports coverage
  • Customizable reading experience
  • Offline reading
  • eNewspaper access
  • Real-time notifications
Features
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From critically acclaimed storytelling to powerful photography to engaging videos — the Register Mail app delivers the local news that matters most to your community. APP FEATURES: • Access all of our in-depth journalism, including things to do around town, sports coverage from high school to the pros, and much more. • Enjoy a streamlined, fast-loading experience that makes it easy to view the stories, photos, and videos that matter to you. • Get breaking news, sports scores, and weather alerts with real-time notifications tailored to your interests. • Customize your experience by saving your favorite stories, adjusting text size, using night mode, or reading offline. • eNewspaper: Just like our print edition but accessible on your mobile devices. And access to USA TODAY and 200+ local eNewspapers. MORE INFORMATION: • Privacy Policy: https://cm.galesburg.com/privacy/ • Terms of Service: https://cm.galesburg.com/terms/ • Help Center: https://help.galesburg.com • Subscriptions are charged to your account at confirmation of purchase and automatically renew each month or year, unless turned off in your account settings at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage your subscriptions and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription, where applicable. See "Subscription Support" in the app's Settings for more details and customer service contact information.

Screenshots

NewsMemory1 screens
Register Mail4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: NewsMemory at 4.5 against Register Mail's 3.8. NewsMemory also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and review sentiment (91% vs 60%). Register Mail's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 8 months). On price, ads, monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Register Mail sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. NewsMemory asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NewsMemory holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NewsMemory has 663 ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of NewsMemory's written reviews are positive against 60% of Register Mail's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NewsMemory ships an update every 8 months, Register Mail monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
NewsMemory versus Register Mail: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNewsMemoryRegister Mail
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (663 ratings) — better3.8 (24 ratings)
Positive reviews91.2% of reviews — better60.0% of reviews
Number of ratings663 — better24
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB185 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperTecnaviaUSA TODAY Co., Inc.

Customer experience

NewsMemory

All ratings661 ratings
Positive90.2%
Neutral3.0%
Negative6.8%
Written reviews137 reviews
Positive91.2%
Neutral3.6%
Negative5.1%

Register Mail

All ratings24 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral4.2%
Negative20.8%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%

Bugs and requests

NewsMemory

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

4 requests
  • Weekend edition
  • Improved search functionality
  • Ability to save and share articles
  • Offline reading mode

Register Mail

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

NewsMemory

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Register Mail

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Digital Rate1 Month trial2 variants$9.991 Month
  • Monthly Digital Subscription1 Month trial$16.991 Month
  • Annual Digital Subscription1 Year trial$69.991 Year

Questions

Is NewsMemory free?
NewsMemory is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Register Mail free?
Register Mail is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, NewsMemory or Register Mail?
NewsMemory is rated higher. NewsMemory averages 4.5 out of 5 from 663 ratings, while Register Mail averages 3.8 from 24 ratings.
Do NewsMemory or Register Mail have ads?
Both NewsMemory and Register Mail show ads.
Which is updated more often, NewsMemory or Register Mail?
NewsMemory ships an update every 8 months, and Register Mail monthly. Most recently, NewsMemory was updated on November 1, 2026 and Register Mail on November 3, 2026.

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