Irish Echo vs Irish Star
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Irish Echo
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.
- Weekly newspaper editions
- Subscription options
- Auto-renewing plans
- Manage subscriptions
- iPad and iPhone compatible
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Keep up-to-date with the Irish Echo, now available each week on iPad and iPhone. The Irish Echo provides availability to all editions of the paper by incorporating subscriptions through the purchase of a 1 week, 1 month, 3 months, 6 months and a yearly subscription to the paper. The monthly and yearly subscriptions are auto-renewing subscriptions. Prices for the subscriptions are $0.99 for 1 week, $6.99 for 1 month, $12.99 for 3 months, $25.99 for 6 months and $49.99 for a year. Payment for this subscription will be charged to your iTunes account upon purchase. The subscription will auto-renew within 24 hours of the current subscription expiring. Auto-renewing subscriptions can be managed via Account Settings allowing them to be turned off. No cancellations of the current subscription are allowed during the active subscription period. For any further information see: Privacy policy: http://www.pagesuite.com/privacy-policy/ Terms of use: www.pagesuite.com/terms-of-service/
Irish Star
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IrishStar.com - Your Gateway to All Things Irish Discover the heart of Ireland with the IrishStar.com app! Whether you're a native Irishman, part of the Irish diaspora, or simply an admirer of Ireland's rich culture, our app brings you closer to everything you love about the Emerald Isle. Features: Breaking News: Stay up-to-date with the latest news from Ireland and the Irish community worldwide. Culture & Heritage: Dive into stories that celebrate Ireland's vibrant history, traditions, and folklore. Sports Coverage: Get in-depth analysis and live updates on your favorite Irish sports teams and events. Entertainment: Keep up with the latest in Irish music, film, television, and celebrity news. Travel & Lifestyle: Explore travel guides, tips, and lifestyle articles to make the most of your time in Ireland. Community Connection: Join discussions and connect with other users who share your passion for all things Irish. Download the IrishStar.com app today and immerse yourself in the spirit of Ireland – wherever you are! Stay connected. Stay informed. Stay Irish.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Irish Star at none against Irish Echo's 5. Irish Star also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 30 months). Irish Echo's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Irish Echo sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Irish Star asks for nothing beyond the download.
Irish Echo ships an update every 30 months, Irish Star monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Irish Echo | Irish Star |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 30 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 134 MB | 110 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Belfast Media Group | Trinity Mirror Digital Media Limited |
In-app purchases
Irish Echo
- Irish Echo - 7 Days$0.997 Days
- Irish Echo - 1 Month$4.991 Month
- Irish Echo - 3 Month$12.993 Months
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- Irish Echo - 6 Month$25.996 Months
- Irish Echo - 1 Year$44.991 Year
Irish Star
No in-app purchases
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