# Irish Echo vs The Orcadian

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Irish Echo at 100% against The Orcadian's 50%. Irish Echo also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Irish Echo sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and The Orcadian sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Irish Echo ships an update every 30 months, The Orcadian every 22 months. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Irish Echo | The Orcadian |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/irish-echo/id492891504/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **3** | — |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 30 months | **Every 22 months** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 134 MB | 137 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Belfast Media Group](https://appshunter.io/developer/1726584729) | [The Orcadian Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1380272660) |

## What reviewers say

### Irish Echo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/irish-echo/id492891504)

Access weekly editions of a newspaper on your iPad and iPhone. Offers various subscription options for continued access, with auto-renewing plans that can be managed through account settings. Stay informed with the latest news.

**Highlights:** Weekly newspaper editions, Subscription options, Auto-renewing plans, Manage subscriptions, iPad and iPhone compatible

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Irish Echo - 7 Days | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Irish Echo - 1 Month | $4.99 | per month |
| Irish Echo - 3 Month | $12.99 | per 3 months |
| Irish Echo - 6 Month | $25.99 | per 6 months |
| Irish Echo - 1 Year | $44.99 | per year |


### The Orcadian

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-orcadian/id603455880)

Access your favorite local newspaper delivered digitally every Wednesday. Enjoy local stories, debates, and features with an interactive touch screen experience. Download editions for offline reading and navigate easily through pages.

**Highlights:** Digital newspaper delivery, Local news and features, Interactive touch screen experience, Zoom function for clear reading, Offline reading of downloaded pages, Page navigation and selection

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

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Week Subscription | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| 3 Month Subscriptions | $29.00 | per 3 months |
| 6 Month Subscriptions | $49.00 | per 6 months |
| 1 Year Subscriptions | $99.00 | per year |
| The Orcadian, Issue 132 | $1.99 | one-time |
| The Orcadian, Issue 133 | $1.99 | one-time |
| The Orcadian, Issue 134 | $1.99 | one-time |
| The Orcadian, Issue 135 | $1.99 | one-time |
| The Orcadian, Issue 136 | $1.99 | one-time |
| The Orcadian, Issue 137 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 28/11/2024 | $2.00 | one-time |
| 26/12/2024 | $2.00 | one-time |
| 02/01/2025 | $2.00 | one-time |
| 12/12/2024 | $2.00 | one-time |
| 05/12/2024 | $2.00 | one-time |
| 09/01/2025 | $2.00 | one-time |
| 19/12/2024 | $2.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Irish Echo free?

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

### Is The Orcadian free?

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

### Do Irish Echo or The Orcadian have ads?

Neither Irish Echo nor The Orcadian shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Irish Echo or The Orcadian?

Irish Echo ships an update every 30 months, and The Orcadian every 22 months. Most recently, Irish Echo was updated on October 29, 2026 and The Orcadian on October 29, 2026.

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