CheckTrendJ vs The Mendocino Beacon
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CheckTrendJ
Discover trending keywords, book rankings, and video charts from Japan, all translated into English. Quickly check details of interesting topics on the web to stay updated on current Japanese trends.
- Trending keywords in Japan
- Book ranking charts
- Video ranking charts
- English translations
- Web detail lookup
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You can see Japan's trending keywords in English! You can see the following information *Search keywords *Book ranking *Video ranking Words of interest can be checked in detail on the web as they are, and can be viewed quickly, so this is a recommended application for catching up on current topics in Japan.
The Mendocino Beacon
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The Mendocino Beacon presents the e-Edition, an exact digital replica of our print product. For users who prefer a more traditional feel and layout for their online news, the e-Edition features a sectional layout of the daily newspaper. The app is free to e-Edition readers. Local news for Mendocino and nearby communities, including Albio, Caspar, Comptche, Elk, Little River and Navarro.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: CheckTrendJ at none against The Mendocino Beacon's shown. The Mendocino Beacon's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
CheckTrendJ ships an update every 5 months, The Mendocino Beacon every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CheckTrendJ | The Mendocino Beacon |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 127 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Tatsuya Endou | MediaNews Group |
In-app purchases
CheckTrendJ
No in-app purchases
The Mendocino Beacon
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is CheckTrendJ free?
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Do CheckTrendJ or The Mendocino Beacon have ads?
Which is updated more often, CheckTrendJ or The Mendocino Beacon?
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