MassLive.com vs USW 5696
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MassLive.com
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Get trusted local news from across Massachusetts. Breaking news, in-depth reporting, and all the stories people are talking about. Stay connected to what's happening around you with timely coverage of news, weather, sports, and more, optimized for your phone. Free to download. Get breaking news, alerts, and top stories. Subscribers receive unlimited access to in-depth reporting, exclusive content, and additional features. Subscriptions are available in-app. Our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use: http://www.advance.net/advancedigitalUserAgreementPP/
USW 5696
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USW 5696 is the official mobile application of the United Steelworkers Local 5696. It provides USW 5696 members with a tool to connect with their union and stay informed about union activities and updates. Members can access essential resources, such as contracts and important documents (if available), related to their rights in the workplace. The app also keeps members updated on major events and provides useful information about their rights and responsibilities as union members.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: USW 5696 at none against MassLive.com's 16. USW 5696 also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). MassLive.com's advantage is chart position (#191 vs unranked). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. MassLive.com sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. USW 5696 asks for nothing beyond the download.
MassLive.com ships an update every 3 weeks, USW 5696 every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MassLive.com | USW 5696 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (6K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 18.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Best chart rank | #191 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 57 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MassLive.com | Prometheus Labor Communications, Inc. |
Bugs and requests
MassLive.com
Reported bugs
3 issues- Login and account issues after updates
- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Broken comment and sharing functionality
Requested features
4 requests- Separate sports and news sections
- Improved search and filtering options
- Ability to customize content feed
- Offline reading mode
USW 5696
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
MassLive.com
- Digital Access$9.991 Month
- Digital Access1 Month trial$9.991 Month
- Digital Access7 Days trial$9.991 Month
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- Subscriber Exclusive Content1 Month trial2 variants$9.991 Month
- Monthly Access with Discount1 Month trial$10.001 Month
- Monthly Access$11.991 Month
- All Access to MassLive$15.001 Month
- All Access to MassLive.com6 Months trial$75.001 Year
- Annual Access1 Year trial$99.991 Year
- Digital Access$99.991 Year
- Subscriber Exclusive Content1 Year trial2 variants$99.991 Year
- Annual Access with Discount1 Year trial$100.001 Year
- Annual Access$119.991 Year
- All Access to MassLive$150.001 Year
USW 5696
No in-app purchases
Questions
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