# PZ vs Wiernsheim

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Wiernsheim at none against PZ's 11. Wiernsheim also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PZ sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Wiernsheim asks for nothing beyond the download.

PZ ships an update every 3 months, Wiernsheim every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PZ | Wiernsheim |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 45.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 33 MB | 108 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [J. Esslinger GmbH & Co. KG](https://appshunter.io/developer/436313519) | [Gemeinde Wiernsheim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1861498568) |

## What reviewers say

### PZ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pz/id453222591)

Access local news, in-depth analysis, and interactive stories from Pforzheim and the surrounding region. Read the digital newspaper and browse an extensive archive dating back to 1949. Stay updated with breaking news and multimedia content.

**Highlights:** Local news and analysis, Digital newspaper (E-Paper), Interactive multimedia content, Daily updated crossword puzzle, Digital newspaper archive, Push notifications for breaking news

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| App Plus | $7.99 | per month |
| App Digital | $26.49 | per month |
| PZ Ausgabe vom 03.11.2012 | $0.99 | one-time |
| PZ Ausgabe Mühlacker vom 28.12.2016 | $0.99 | one-time |
| PZ Ausgabe Pforzheim vom 29.12.2016 | $0.99 | one-time |
| PZ Ausgabe Mühlacker vom 29.12.2016 | $0.99 | one-time |
| PZ Ausgabe Pforzheim vom 30.12.2016 | $0.99 | one-time |
| PZ Ausgabe Mühlacker vom 30.12.2016 | $0.99 | one-time |
| PZ Ausgabe Pforzheim vom 31.12.2016 | $0.99 | one-time |
| PZ Ausgabe Mühlacker vom 31.12.2016 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ihre Einzelausgabe der PZ. | $0.99 | one-time |


### Wiernsheim

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wiernsheim/id6756576003)

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PZ free?

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

### Is Wiernsheim free?

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

### Do PZ or Wiernsheim have ads?

PZ shows ads; Wiernsheim does not.

### Which is updated more often, PZ or Wiernsheim?

PZ ships an update every 3 months, and Wiernsheim every 2 months. Most recently, PZ was updated on October 24, 2026 and Wiernsheim on October 1, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*