Comparison

The Week UK vs The Telegraph

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

The Week UK

This app delivers curated UK and world news from over 200 sources into a single, easy-to-digest read. Enjoy print format, daily digests, audio articles, and a podcast. Save favorites and adjust text size for a personalized news experience.

Highlights
  • Curated news from 200+ UK and international sources
  • Print format and full-page articles
  • Twice-daily news digests
  • Audio versions of articles and podcast
  • Save favorite articles
  • Adjustable text size
Features
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The Week curates the most important, interesting news and analysis from dozens of trusted UK and international sources into a concise, informative and entertaining read. Join our 275,000 readers and try The Week today. FEATURES: - Read the magazine in print format or on mobile-friendly article pages - Get twice-daily digests of the latest news, comment and culture in the Daily Editions tab - Listen to audio versions of articles and The Week Unwrapped podcast - Easy to browse: scroll through the magazine by tapping the 'pages' icon at the top right - Save your favourite articles, reviews or quotes to the Saved Articles section - Easy to adjust the text size in the Settings menu Digital and print+digital subscribers have access to each week's edition and all digital back issues. Print subscribers should contact The Week to add digital access to their subscription. Details about auto-renewing subscriptions: - When you purchase a subscription payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - Your subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - Subscriptions may be managed by the user at auto-renewal and may be turned off by going to your Account Settings after purchase. - No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period. - For Future Publishing’s Privacy Policy please visit: https://www.futureplc.com/privacy-policy/ - For Future Publishing’s Terms of Use, please visit: https://www.futureplc.com/terms-conditions *Note: Monthly subscription will be charged to your iTunes account upon confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew each month unless the auto-renew in your account settings is turned off 24 hours prior to the end of the current subscription period. You can manage your subscription preference in your account settings after purchase. For App Store subscription purchases, no cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period and any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication. Feedback is always welcome. Please contact ipad@theweek.com with any issues or suggestions. For further information on privacy, please visit our Privacy Policy and Terms: http://theweek.com/privacy http://theweek.com/terms

About

The Telegraph

Access independent, globally-informed news with a fearless perspective. This app delivers authentic, curated content, cutting through the clutter to explore issues that matter.

Highlights
  • Independent reportage
  • Smart curation
  • Fearless perspective
  • Globally-informed content
  • Authenticates information
  • Digs deeper into issues
Features
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The Telegraph is the destination of choice for evolved, globally-informed users looking for more than just the news. It is reputed for diverse representation, fearless perspective, independent reportage and smart curation. The newspaper, from the house of Ananda Bazar Patrika (ABP), was started in 1982. It is the only post-Independence daily to have become the market leader in its region. The website brings the newspaper’s thought-provoking editorial edge to national readers. We cut through the clutter, authenticate information, assimilate it, and dig deeper for issues that really matter.

Screenshots

The Week UK4 screens
The Telegraph4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: The Week UK at 4.7 against The Telegraph's 3.7. The Week UK also leads on review sentiment (47% vs 11%) and ratings volume (345 vs 3). The Telegraph's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 35) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. The Week UK sells 35 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. The Telegraph asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

The Week UK holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Week UK has 345 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of The Week UK's written reviews are positive against 11% of The Telegraph's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Week UK ships an update every 4 months, The Telegraph every 16 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
The Week UK versus The Telegraph: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Week UKThe Telegraph
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (345 ratings) — better3.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews46.6% of reviews — better11.1% of reviews
Number of ratings345 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 16 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#184 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB15 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperFuture plcABP PRIVATE LIMITED

Customer experience

The Week UK

All ratings345 ratings
Positive93.9%
Neutral1.4%
Negative4.6%
Written reviews161 reviews
Positive46.6%
Neutral11.8%
Negative41.6%

The Telegraph

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive11.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative88.9%

Bugs and requests

The Week UK

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Login and authentication issues
  • Freezing and crashing on certain devices
  • Inconsistent content downloads and sync
  • Formatting and layout problems

Requested features

4 requests
  • Night mode/dark theme option
  • Improved offline capabilities
  • Bookmark and reading progress features
  • Optimized layout and navigation

The Telegraph

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

35 purchases

The Week UK

Subscriptions4
  • 1 Month Subscription$14.991 Month
  • 3 months$39.993 Months
  • 6 months$49.996 Months
Show 1 more
  • 12 months$99.991 Year
One-time31
  • The Week Single Issue 884$3.99
  • The Week Single Issue 887$3.99
  • The Week Single Issue 896$3.99
Show 28 more
  • The Week Single Issue 903$3.99
  • The Week Single Issue 915$3.99
  • The Week Single Issue 1465$3.99
  • The Week Single Issue 1478$3.99
  • The Week Single Issue 1481$3.99
  • The Week Single Issue 1480$3.99
  • The Week Single Issue 1482$3.99
  • The Week Single Issue 1486$3.99
  • The Week Single Issue 1485$3.99
  • The Week Single Issue 1483$3.99
  • The Week Single Issue 1484$3.99
  • The Week Single Issue 1487$3.99
  • The Week Single Issue 1488$3.99
  • The Week Single Issue 894$3.99
  • The Week Single Issue 900$3.99
  • The Week Single Issue 1568$3.99
  • The Week Single Issue 1563$3.99
  • The Week Single Issue 1562$3.99
  • The Week Single Issue 1540$3.99
  • The Week Single Issue 1536$3.99
  • The Week Single Issue 1535$3.99
  • The Week Single Issue 1532$3.99
  • The Week Single Issue 1519$3.99
  • The Week Single Issue 1508$3.99
  • The Week Single Issue 1517$3.99
  • The Week Single Issue 1498$3.99
  • The Week Single Issue 1467$4.99
  • The Week Single Issue 1520$4.99
None

The Telegraph

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Week UK free?
The Week UK is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Telegraph free?
The Telegraph is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, The Week UK or The Telegraph?
The Week UK is rated higher. The Week UK averages 4.7 out of 5 from 345 ratings, while The Telegraph averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.
Do The Week UK or The Telegraph have ads?
Neither The Week UK nor The Telegraph shows ads.
Which is updated more often, The Week UK or The Telegraph?
The Week UK ships an update every 4 months, and The Telegraph every 16 months. Most recently, The Week UK was updated on September 24, 2026 and The Telegraph on September 11, 2026.

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