Creamer Media's Polity vs Daily Dispatch E
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Creamer Media's Polity
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Creamer Media's Polity offers free access to South African legislation, policy documents and daily political news. Video, podcast and PDF attachment material has been added to the site, including in-depth video interviews with some of South Africa's leading opinion makers, legal briefs, legislation documents and political speeches.
Daily Dispatch E
Access an award-winning investigative newspaper focused on the Eastern Cape. Read local news, politics, arts, and national/international stories. Connect with the region through a digital replica of the printed edition.
- Investigative journalism
- Local Eastern Cape content
- National and international news
- Digital replica of print edition
- Breaking news alerts
- Award-winning reporting
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Daily Dispatch is the only investigative newspaper based in East London, Eastern Cape. The newspaper has won multiple national and international awards. Started in 1872, Daily Dispatch is a highly influential voice for the people of the Eastern Cape from the cities of East London and Mthatha to the far-flung rural parts of the province. It is produced six days a week with a core focus on local content - from boxing to politics, homegrown entrepreneurs to the arts - while also providing engaging top national and international stories. No matter where you are in South Africa, this press reader app will distinctly connect you with the Eastern Cape. It allows Daily Dispatch subscribers to read DispatchLIVE breaking news content (an exact replica of the printed newspaper, sold at R6.99). Monthly online and print subscriptions are available on DispatchLIVE.co.za
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Creamer Media's Polity at none against Daily Dispatch E's 1. Creamer Media's Polity also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 24 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support 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. Daily Dispatch E sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Creamer Media's Polity asks for nothing beyond the download.
Creamer Media's Polity ships an update every 3 months, Daily Dispatch E every 24 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Creamer Media's Polity | Daily Dispatch E |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.4 (5 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 5 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 24 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Creamer Media International Limited | BDFM Publishers |
In-app purchases
Creamer Media's Polity
No in-app purchases
Daily Dispatch E
- Daily Dispatch$0.99
Questions
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