SIBC vs Washington Examiner Digital
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SIBC
Listen to live radio, view the latest news headlines from Twitter, and check the broadcast schedule. The app also features current A+B playlists and a contact form.
- Live radio streaming
- Latest Twitter news feed
- News schedule
- A+B playlists
- Contact form
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The SIBC application lets you listen to SIBC on the go on your iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad. It also displays the latest Twitter feed with all the latest headlines and you can see the news schedule which lists all the news bulletins. SIBC's current A+B playlists feature on this app which include the latest songs played on SIBC. If you want to contact SIBC you can do so through the contact form.
Washington Examiner Digital
Access breaking political news, in-depth analysis, and a digital replica of the print edition. Stay informed with real-time updates, exclusive coverage, and personalized content. Read magazine editions and enjoy customizable reading options.
- Breaking political news
- In-depth analysis
- Digital replica of print edition
- Live news updates
- Exclusive opinion pieces
- Customizable reading experience
- Personalized news feed
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Washington Examiner: Your #1 Source for Washington News – Anytime, Anywhere Stay informed with the Washington Examiner app—your go-to source for breaking political news, in-depth analysis, and a full digital replica of the print edition. Your News. - Get exclusive coverage of politics, policy, and government. - Stay ahead of the stories shaping Washington, D.C., and beyond. - Follow in-depth investigations that impact you. ePaper: A Full Digital Edition at Your Fingertips - Read the latest magazine and past editions in a seamless digital format. - Access exclusive opinion pieces and eMagazine-only content. Live News: Real-Time Updates from a Trusted Source - Get breaking news as it happens. - Enjoy a clean, easy-to-navigate news feed tailored to your interests. - Bookmark and share key stories effortlessly. Features for News Enthusiasts - Breaking News Alerts – Be the first to know about major political developments. - Customizable Reading Experience – Adjust text size or listen to articles on the go. - Personalized News Feed – Follow topics that matter most to you. Stay ahead of the news with Washington Examiner. Download now for comprehensive Washington coverage at your fingertips. Terms and Conditions: https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/terms/ Subscription Agreement: https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/subscription-agreement/ Privacy Policy: https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/privacy-policy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: SIBC at 88% against Washington Examiner Digital's 9%. SIBC also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.8) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). Washington Examiner Digital's advantage is ratings volume (57 vs 1). On price, update cadence 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. Washington Examiner Digital sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. SIBC asks for nothing beyond the download.
SIBC holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Washington Examiner Digital has 57 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of SIBC's written reviews are positive against 9% of Washington Examiner Digital's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SIBC | Washington Examiner Digital |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 1.8 (57 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 88.2% of reviews — better | 8.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 57 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 5.1.1 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 106 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Shetland Islands Broadcasting Company Limited | The Washington Examiner |
Customer experience
SIBC
Washington Examiner Digital
Bugs and requests
SIBC
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Washington Examiner Digital
Reported bugs
35 issues- Selected stories close on their own
- Share links do not work
- App does not open
- Login jumps around
- App is in French
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- Updated app does not work
- App won't load
- App stinks
- App not downloading new issues
- Subscription expiry date incorrect (e.g., 1969)
- App stuck on old edition
- Unable to download new issues
- App under construction
- Cannot log on
- Issues failed to load
- Articles don't scroll properly
- Bugs and crashes are common
- Latest issue won't display
- App doesn't open onto a free sample issue
- Cannot download current issue
- App doesn't recognize address or PW
- App crashes constantly
- Constant crashes
- Cannot finish any article without restarting
- App crashes when opening issues
- Unable to access issues after subscribing
- App does not function after subscribing
- Cannot see any articles
- App does not work after iOS update
- Customer support unable to solve app problems
- No way to open issues after subscription
- App is very buggy
- Text size at minimum, not all graphics showing
- Cannot cancel monthly service
- No customer service links
Requested features
11 requests- Add a back button for iPad
- Fix share links
- Fix login issues
- Provide an English version
- Fix subscription errors (e.g., 1969 expiry)
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- Improve scrolling of articles
- Allow browsing like a magazine
- Add a free preview issue
- Improve app format
- Remove ad banners from paid issues
- Implement full page format
In-app purchases
SIBC
No in-app purchases
Washington Examiner Digital
- 1 Month Subscription$5.991 Month
- 1 Year Subscription$64.991 Year
- January 28, 2013$4.99
- May 13, 2013$4.99
- May 27, 2013$4.99
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- December 23, 2013$4.99
- March 28 / April 4, 2016 Double Issue$4.99
- July 4 / 11, 2016 Double Issue$4.99
- January 30, 2016$4.99
- February 6, 2016$4.99
Questions
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