# INCH vs BDN e

The clearest difference is review sentiment: INCH at 100% against BDN e's 33%. INCH also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). BDN e's advantage is ratings volume (480 vs 1) and chart position (#147 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

INCH holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BDN e has 480 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of INCH's written reviews are positive against 33% of BDN e's.

INCH ships an update every 6 months, BDN e every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | INCH | BDN e |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inch/id492724082/reviews)** | [4.3 (480 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bdn-e-edition/id6504116375/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **480** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 months** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Best chart rank | — | **#147** |
| Size | 18 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Strattons](https://appshunter.io/developer/448345320) | [Bangor Daily News](https://appshunter.io/developer/462227141) |

## What reviewers say

### INCH

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inch/id492724082)

This app delivers a quarterly newsletter featuring articles from guest writers on topical subjects. Content spans European and US developments, work-life improvement, and Olympic news. It offers an impartial and independent perspective on a variety of subjects.

**Highlights:** Quarterly newsletter delivery, Guest writer contributions, Topical subject articles, European and US developments, Work and home life improvement tips, Olympic news coverage

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### BDN e

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bdn-e-edition/id6504116375)

**Currently charting:** #147 Top Free · Magazines & Newspapers (US App Store)

Access Maine's state and local news with this fast, easy-to-use e-paper application. Enjoy award-winning coverage of homestead, outdoors, sports, and politics with a light ad experience and quick page loads.

**Highlights:** State and local news coverage, Fast and easy navigation, Light ad experience, Quick page load times, Homestead and Outdoors coverage, Sports and politics news

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is INCH free?

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

### Is BDN e free?

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

### Which has better reviews, INCH or BDN e?

INCH is rated higher. INCH averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while BDN e averages 4.3 from 480 ratings.

### Do INCH or BDN e have ads?

Neither INCH nor BDN e shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, INCH or BDN e?

INCH ships an update every 6 months, and BDN e every 7 months. Most recently, INCH was updated on November 1, 2026 and BDN e on November 8, 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.*