The Berkshire Eagle vs WBEC AM
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Berkshire Eagle
Access local, national, and world news with this e-edition app. Browse by section, search keywords, and enjoy text-to-speech narration and language translation. Find local listings, real estate, employment, puzzles, and Sudoku.
- Local and breaking news
- National and world news
- Browse by sections and articles
- Keyword search
- Text-to-speech narration
- Language translator
- Classifieds and job listings
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Read local and late breaking news in the Berkshires, while staying connected to national and world-wide news. The app allows you to browse by sections, articles, past editions, and conduct keyword search. Text-to-speech option will narrate any story to you; and language translator works with several languages. Check the classifieds for local listings, explore real estate and employment opportunities. Entertain yourself with puzzles and sudoku games. Active subscription is required for full access; otherwise the 3 stories per month limit is imposed. Enjoy the best newspaper in the Berkshires!
WBEC AM
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Get the latest news and information, weather coverage and traffic updates in the Berkshire area with the WBEC AM app! Listen to the station live and interact with the hosts – you can direct message and call the show directly from the app. Receive alerts about breaking news, contests, and more before anyone else. Save articles and viral stories for reading later, and share on Facebook and Twitter. Key Features: • Listen to our shows, plus receive weather and traffic updates live from WBEC AM Radio • Read the latest news, watch videos, view photo galleries & listen to audio content • Submit Photos/Videos directly from the app • Participate in contests and giveaways, plus get exclusive access to station scavenger hunts • Apple CarPlay lets you to stay focused on the road while listening • Get the latest weather for your area plus a 5-day forecast • Do not disturb modes for alerts (weekend and after hours) • Save articles for reading later (supports offline viewing) • Instant Alerts for breaking news, weather, contests, shows and more • Featured full multi-tasking with background audio and controls • Share the latest news on Facebook & Twitter • Supports AirPlay for wireless streaming to your compatible devices • 3D Touch for iOS Devices This is the latest version of the WBEC AM app, and many more features are already planned. Please share your feedback from within the WBEC AM app by clicking the “Send App Feedback” link in the menu.
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Verdict
The Berkshire Eagle and WBEC AM 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.
The Berkshire Eagle ships an update every 2 months, WBEC AM every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Berkshire Eagle | WBEC AM |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (525 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 85.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 525 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 77 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | New England Newspapers Inc. | Townsquare Media, LLC |
Bugs and requests
The Berkshire Eagle
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes frequently
- Navigation issues when moving between articles and sections
- Inability to switch out of e-edition view
- Inconsistent login/subscription recognition
Requested features
4 requests- Add ability to save/bookmark articles
- Improve search functionality
- Implement a dark mode option
- Add more detailed local news coverage
WBEC AM
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
The Berkshire Eagle
No in-app purchases
WBEC AM
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is The Berkshire Eagle free?
Is WBEC AM free?
Do The Berkshire Eagle or WBEC AM have ads?
Which is updated more often, The Berkshire Eagle or WBEC AM?
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