# PennLive vs PhillyTrib.com Newspaper App

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PhillyTrib.com Newspaper App at 100% against PennLive's 16%. PhillyTrib.com Newspaper App also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 15). PennLive's advantage is ratings volume (3.6K vs 1) and chart position (#162 vs unranked). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PennLive sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. PhillyTrib.com Newspaper App asks for nothing beyond the download.

PhillyTrib.com Newspaper App holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PennLive has 3.6K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 16% of PennLive's written reviews are positive against 100% of PhillyTrib.com Newspaper App's.

## The numbers

| Metric | PennLive | PhillyTrib.com Newspaper App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (3.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pennlive/id421910267/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phillytribcom-newspaper-app/id1441449992/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.6K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 16.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#162** | — |
| Size | 35 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [PennLive.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/421910270) | [Philadelphia Tribune](https://appshunter.io/developer/1441449991) |

## What reviewers say

### PennLive

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pennlive/id421910267)

**Currently charting:** #162 Top Grossing · News (US App Store)

Stay informed about local happenings with timely and reliable reporting on news, sports, and weather. Access in-depth coverage of community events, politics, business, and culture from a trusted source.

**Highlights:** Local news reporting, Sports coverage, Weather updates, Politics and business news, Culture and community events

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic Access to PennLive.com | $5.99 | per month |
| PennLive Sports Insider | $7.99 | per month |
| Basic Access to PennLive.com | $9.99 | per month |
| Basic Access to PennLive.com | $9.99 | per month |
| Basic Access to PennLive.com | $9.99 | per month |
| Subscriber Exclusive Content | $9.99 | per month |
| All Access to PennLive.com | $11.99 | per month |
| All Access to PennLive.com | $15.00 | per month |
| All Access to PennLive.com | $75.00 | per year |
| PennLive Sports Insider | $79.99 | per year |
| All Access to PennLive.com | $99.99 | per year |
| Basic Access to PennLive.com | $99.99 | per year |
| BasicAccess to PennLive.com | $99.99 | per year |
| Basic Access to PennLive.com | $119.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast news coverage
- 👍 Great local news focus
- 👍 Excellent reporting staff

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app freezes and crashes
- 🔍 Difficult navigation and poor UI
- 💰 Excessive ads and paywall
- 🔍 Outdated and stale content
- 🔍 Biased and opinionated reporting

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes and crashes on launch
- Inability to access articles after updates
- Inconsistent behavior across devices

**Requested features**

- Improved app stability and performance
- Streamlined and intuitive navigation
- Ability to read articles without paywall
- Unbiased and fact-based reporting


### PhillyTrib.com Newspaper App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phillytribcom-newspaper-app/id1441449992)

Access the latest news from America's oldest daily newspaper serving the African-American community. Stay informed with real-time updates on current events.

**Highlights:** Latest news updates, Serving African-American community, Founded in 1884, Real-time news delivery

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PennLive free?

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

### Is PhillyTrib.com Newspaper App free?

PhillyTrib.com Newspaper App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PennLive or PhillyTrib.com Newspaper App?

PhillyTrib.com Newspaper App is rated higher. PennLive averages 4.5 out of 5 from 3.6K ratings, while PhillyTrib.com Newspaper App averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do PennLive or PhillyTrib.com Newspaper App have ads?

PennLive shows ads; PhillyTrib.com Newspaper App does not.

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