# Poughkeepsie Journal vs The Week US

The clearest difference is monetization model: Poughkeepsie Journal at free with in-app purchases against The Week US's subscription. Poughkeepsie Journal also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). The Week US's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.7 vs 4.3). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Poughkeepsie Journal sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and The Week US sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

The Week US holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Week US has 6.7K ratings behind it against 592, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of Poughkeepsie Journal's written reviews are positive against 53% of The Week US's.

Poughkeepsie Journal ships an update monthly, The Week US every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Poughkeepsie Journal | The Week US |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (592 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/poughkeepsie-journal/id493347726/reviews) | **[4.7 (6.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-week-us-daily-analysis/id498216307/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 592 | **6.7K** |
| Positive reviews | 43.3% of reviews | **52.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | **#180** |
| Size | 190 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [USA TODAY Co., Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/404843797) | [Future plc](https://appshunter.io/developer/378460265) |

## What reviewers say

### Poughkeepsie Journal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/poughkeepsie-journal/id493347726)

Access local news, in-depth journalism, and engaging multimedia content. Stay informed with breaking news, sports scores, and weather alerts. Customize your reading experience with features like offline access and adjustable text size.

**Highlights:** In-depth local journalism, Breaking news and alerts, Sports coverage, Customizable reading experience, Offline reading, eNewspaper access, Multimedia content

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Digital Rate | $9.99 | per month |
| Poughkeepsie Journal Digital Subscription | $16.99 | per month |
| Poughkeepsie Journal Annual Digital Subscription | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great communication method
- 👍 Excellent
- 👍 Improved online content
- 👍 Prefer online version over print
- 👍 Great local news source

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Formatting issues with e-newspaper
- 🐛 Frequent freezing and crashes
- 👎 Difficult to navigate
- 👎 Worse than previous app
- 👎 Lack of local sports coverage

**Reported bugs**

- E-newspaper freezes and crashes
- Login and subscription issues
- Incompatibility with older devices

**Requested features**

- Keep original e-edition app as an option
- Improve e-newspaper formatting and readability
- Enhance local sports and event coverage


### The Week US

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-week-us-daily-analysis/id498216307)

**Currently charting:** #180 Top Grossing · Magazines & Newspapers, #198 Top Free · Magazines & Newspapers (US App Store)

This app curates the week's most important news from U.S. and international media into a concise digest. It offers provocative perspectives and in-depth insights into vital stories, designed for busy readers. Enjoy a seamless reading experience with various formatting options and offline access.

**Highlights:** Curated news digest, Print magazine format, Audio versions of articles, Twice-daily news digests, Adjustable text size and background color, Offline reading

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month - The Week | $12.99 | per month |
| 6 Months - The Week | $59.99 | per 6 months |
| 1 Year - The Week | $89.99 | per year |
| The Week Single Issue 570 | $3.99 | one-time |
| The Week Single Issue 571 | $3.99 | one-time |
| The Week Single Issue 575 | $3.99 | one-time |
| The Week Single Issue 577 | $3.99 | one-time |
| The Week Single Issue 578 | $3.99 | one-time |
| The Week Single Issue 579 | $3.99 | one-time |
| The Week Single Issue 580 | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🙏 Couldn't start my day without it
- 📰 My go to news source
- 🌟 Favorite magazine
- 🗣️ True Free Press
- 📚 Wide Ranging News Topics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Digital Edition
- 🤬 The cancellation process is ridiculous
- 📰 Left-leaning news curation
- 🤖 I can't get it to reliably download
- 🤖 New iPad app is _bad_

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices
- Frequent crashes
- Unreliable downloads
- Syncing issues across devices

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Advanced analytics dashboard
- Text to speech option
- Ability to adjust font size
- Offline reading mode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Poughkeepsie Journal free?

Poughkeepsie Journal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is The Week US free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Poughkeepsie Journal or The Week US?

The Week US is rated higher. Poughkeepsie Journal averages 4.3 out of 5 from 592 ratings, while The Week US averages 4.7 from 6.7K ratings.

### Do Poughkeepsie Journal or The Week US have ads?

Poughkeepsie Journal shows ads; The Week US does not.

### Which is updated more often, Poughkeepsie Journal or The Week US?

Poughkeepsie Journal ships an update monthly, and The Week US every 2 months. Most recently, Poughkeepsie Journal was updated on November 1, 2026 and The Week US on November 1, 2026.

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