Daily Sentinel vs Preston Citizen eEdition
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Daily Sentinel
Access a digital replica of the Grand Junction Daily Sentinel newspaper. Stay informed with real-time updates on the latest local and breaking news.
- Digital newspaper replica
- Live news feed
- Real-time updates
- Local news coverage
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Grand Junction Daily Sentinel eEdition - a complete replica of the Daily Sentinel. The Daily Sentinel App now includes live news, keeping you updated on the latest news in real time.
Preston Citizen eEdition
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This is a digital replica of the printed Preston Citizen. This app is part of your all-access subscription. If you have questions about using the app please contact us at circulation@hjnews.com or call Customer Service at (435) 752-2121, press #1.
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Verdict
Daily Sentinel and Preston Citizen eEdition are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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.
Daily Sentinel ships an update every 4 months, Preston Citizen eEdition every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Daily Sentinel | Preston Citizen eEdition |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (330 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 86.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 330 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Grand Junction Media, Inc. | Pioneer Newspapers Inc. |
Bugs and requests
Daily Sentinel
Reported bugs
8 issues- Login screen won't authenticate credentials
- App crashes and becomes unusable
- Monday and Tuesday editions revert to Sunday edition
- Articles display as partially blurred or unreadable
- App freezes when scrolling
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- Accidental full-page display when tapping articles
- Password reset functionality not responding
- Inconsistent font sizing on some content
Requested features
4 requests- Dark mode option
- Improved font sizing controls
- Better print functionality for all articles
- Reduced or removable banner ads
Preston Citizen eEdition
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Daily Sentinel
No in-app purchases
Preston Citizen eEdition
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Daily Sentinel free?
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Do Daily Sentinel or Preston Citizen eEdition have ads?
Which is updated more often, Daily Sentinel or Preston Citizen eEdition?
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