# WR E vs RUHR24.de

The clearest difference is review sentiment: WR E at 95% against RUHR24.de's 0%. WR E also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). RUHR24.de's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WR E sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.49 per month. RUHR24.de asks for nothing beyond the download.

WR E ships an update every 4 months, RUHR24.de every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and August 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WR E | RUHR24.de |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | **95.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 60 MB | 112 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Funke Services GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1633467034) | [Ippen Digital GmbH & Co. KG](https://appshunter.io/developer/329667368) |

## What reviewers say

### WR E

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wr-e-paper/id419592155)

Access local and international news, articles, and sports updates in a digital format. Enjoy features like adjustable font sizes, text-to-speech, and interactive puzzles. Read offline and share content across multiple devices.

**Highlights:** Digital E-Paper access, Adjustable font size, Text-to-speech function, Interactive puzzles, Podcast integration, Offline reading, Multi-device sharing

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WR Ruhrgebiet SO – 1 Monat | $7.49 | per month |
| WR Süd-Westfalen SO – 1 Monat | $7.49 | per month |
| WR Arnsberg–1 Monat | $26.99 | per month |
| WR Meschede - 1 Monat | $26.99 | per month |
| WR – 1 Monat | $34.99 | per month |
| WR am Sonntag – 12 Monate | $44.99 | per year |
| WR Ruhrgebiet SO – 1 Jahr | $44.99 | per 6 months |
| WR Iserlohn - 6 Monate | $169.99 | per 6 months |
| WR Arnsberg–1 Jahr | $329.99 | per year |
| WR Meschede - 12 Monate | $329.99 | per year |


### RUHR24.de

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ruhr24de/id1486763266)

Get the latest news from the Ruhr area, North Rhine-Westphalia, and the world. Stay updated on local events, politics, sports, and especially BVB and S04 football club news. This app provides a comprehensive mix of current events and interesting stories.

**Highlights:** Local Ruhr area news, NRW and world news, BVB and S04 football updates, Police and political news, Gastronomy and shopping news, TV, service, and sport stories

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WR E free?

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

### Is RUHR24.de free?

RUHR24.de is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do WR E or RUHR24.de have ads?

RUHR24.de shows ads; WR E does not.

### Which is updated more often, WR E or RUHR24.de?

WR E ships an update every 4 months, and RUHR24.de every 3 weeks. Most recently, WR E was updated on September 19, 2026 and RUHR24.de on August 21, 2026.

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