# SIBC vs Washington Examiner Digital

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | SIBC | Washington Examiner Digital |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sibc/id456786645/reviews)** | [1.8 (57 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/washington-examiner-digital/id566417957/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **57** |
| Positive reviews | **88.2% of reviews** | 8.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 18 MB | 106 MB |
| Requires iOS | **5.1.1** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Shetland Islands Broadcasting Company Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/456786648) | [The Washington Examiner](https://appshunter.io/developer/533137485) |

## What reviewers say

### SIBC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sibc/id456786645)

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.

**Highlights:** Live radio streaming, Latest Twitter news feed, News schedule, A+B playlists, Contact form

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Washington Examiner Digital

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/washington-examiner-digital/id566417957)

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.

**Highlights:** Breaking political news, In-depth analysis, Digital replica of print edition, Live news updates, Exclusive opinion pieces, Customizable reading experience, Personalized news feed

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| 1 Year Subscription | $64.99 | per year |
| January 28, 2013 | $4.99 | one-time |
| May 13, 2013 | $4.99 | one-time |
| May 27, 2013 | $4.99 | one-time |
| December 23, 2013 | $4.99 | one-time |
| March 28 / April 4, 2016 Double Issue | $4.99 | one-time |
| July 4 / 11, 2016 Double Issue | $4.99 | one-time |
| January 30, 2016 | $4.99 | one-time |
| February 6, 2016 | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great content
- 👍 Improved with 3.0 update
- 👍 Updated app working beautifully
- 👍 Friendly display on phone

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App unstable, stories close
- 🐛 Share links not working
- 🐛 App not tended to
- 🐛 App does not open
- 🐛 Cannot log in

**Reported bugs**

- Selected stories close on their own
- Share links do not work
- App does not open
- Login jumps around
- App is in French

**Requested features**

- Add a back button for iPad
- Fix share links
- Fix login issues
- Provide an English version
- Fix subscription errors (e.g., 1969 expiry)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SIBC free?

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

### Is Washington Examiner Digital free?

Washington Examiner Digital is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SIBC or Washington Examiner Digital?

SIBC is rated higher. SIBC averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Washington Examiner Digital averages 1.8 from 57 ratings.

### Do SIBC or Washington Examiner Digital have ads?

Washington Examiner Digital shows ads; SIBC does not.

### Which is updated more often, SIBC or Washington Examiner Digital?

SIBC ships an update every 3 months, and Washington Examiner Digital every 3 months. Most recently, SIBC was updated on November 8, 2026 and Washington Examiner Digital on November 6, 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.*