Comparison

NewsMemory vs The St. Augustine Record

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

The St. Augustine Record

Stay informed with local news, in-depth journalism, and breaking alerts. Access a digital replica of the print edition, customize your reading experience, and enjoy offline access to content.

Highlights
  • In-depth local journalism
  • Breaking news alerts
  • Streamlined reading experience
  • Customizable text size and night mode
  • Offline reading
  • Digital eNewspaper replica
  • Access to USA TODAY
Features
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From critically acclaimed storytelling to powerful photography to engaging videos — the St. Augustine Record 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.staugustine.com/privacy/ • Terms of Service: https://cm.staugustine.com/terms/ • Help Center: https://help.staugustine.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
The St. Augustine Record4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: NewsMemory at 91% against The St. Augustine Record's 38%. NewsMemory also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and rating (4.5 vs 4.3). The St. Augustine Record'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. The St. Augustine Record sells 4 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 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 656 and 209 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of NewsMemory's written reviews are positive against 38% of The St. Augustine Record's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NewsMemory ships an update every 8 months, The St. Augustine Record monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
NewsMemory versus The St. Augustine Record: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNewsMemoryThe St. Augustine Record
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (656 ratings) — better4.3 (209 ratings)
Positive reviews91.2% of reviews — better37.9% of reviews
Number of ratings656 — better209
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 iOS12.4 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB184 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperTecnaviaUSA TODAY Co., Inc.

Customer experience

NewsMemory

All ratings656 ratings
Positive90.1%
Neutral3.0%
Negative6.9%
Written reviews137 reviews
Positive91.2%
Neutral3.6%
Negative5.1%

The St. Augustine Record

All ratings209 ratings
Positive82.8%
Neutral6.7%
Negative10.5%
Written reviews29 reviews
Positive37.9%
Neutral6.9%
Negative55.2%

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

The St. Augustine Record

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

NewsMemory

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

The St. Augustine Record

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly Digital Rate1 Month trial$9.991 Month
  • Monthly Digital Rate1 Month trial$14.991 Month
  • Monthly Digital Subscription1 Month trial$16.991 Month
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  • Annual Digital Subscription1 Year trial$69.991 Year

Questions

Is NewsMemory free?
NewsMemory is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The St. Augustine Record free?
The St. Augustine Record is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, NewsMemory or The St. Augustine Record?
NewsMemory is rated higher. NewsMemory averages 4.5 out of 5 from 656 ratings, while The St. Augustine Record averages 4.3 from 209 ratings.
Do NewsMemory or The St. Augustine Record have ads?
Both NewsMemory and The St. Augustine Record show ads.
Which is updated more often, NewsMemory or The St. Augustine Record?
NewsMemory ships an update every 8 months, and The St. Augustine Record monthly. Most recently, NewsMemory was updated on October 17, 2026 and The St. Augustine Record on October 18, 2026.

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