Comparison

Poughkeepsie Journal vs Courier Journal

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

Head to head
About

Poughkeepsie Journal

Stay informed with local news, in-depth journalism, and real-time alerts. Access a digital replica of the print edition, customize your reading experience, and enjoy content from other publications.

Highlights
  • In-depth local journalism
  • Breaking news and alerts
  • Digital eNewspaper replica
  • Customizable reading experience
  • Offline reading
  • Access to USA TODAY
Read full description

From critically acclaimed storytelling to powerful photography to engaging videos — the Poughkeepsie Journal app delivers the local news that matters most to your community. APP FEATURES: • Access all of our in-depth journalism, including things to do around town, sports coverage from high school to the pros, and much more. • Enjoy a streamlined, fast-loading experience that makes it easy to view the stories, photos, and videos that matter to you. • Get breaking news, sports scores, and weather alerts with real-time notifications tailored to your interests. • Customize your experience by saving your favorite stories, adjusting text size, using night mode, or reading offline. • eNewspaper: Just like our print edition but accessible on your mobile devices. And access to USA TODAY and 200+ local eNewspapers. MORE INFORMATION: • Privacy Policy: https://cm.poughkeepsiejournal.com/privacy/ • Terms of Service: https://cm.poughkeepsiejournal.com/terms/ • Help Center: https://help.poughkeepsiejournal.com • Subscriptions are charged to your account at confirmation of purchase and automatically renew each month or year, unless turned off in your account settings at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage your subscriptions and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription, where applicable. See "Subscription Support" in the app's Settings for more details and customer service contact information.

About

Courier Journal

Access local news, in-depth journalism, and a digital replica of the print edition. Get breaking news alerts, sports scores, and weather updates. Customize your reading experience with offline access and adjustable text size.

Highlights
  • In-depth local journalism
  • Breaking news and alerts
  • Digital eNewspaper replica
  • Customizable reading experience
  • Offline reading
  • Sports coverage
Features
Read full description

From critically acclaimed storytelling to powerful photography to engaging videos — the Courier Journal app delivers the local news that matters most to your community. APP FEATURES: • Access all of our in-depth journalism, including things to do around town, sports coverage from high school to the pros, and much more. • Enjoy a streamlined, fast-loading experience that makes it easy to view the stories, photos, and videos that matter to you. • Get breaking news, sports scores, and weather alerts with real-time notifications tailored to your interests. • Customize your experience by saving your favorite stories, adjusting text size, using night mode, or reading offline. • eNewspaper: Just like our print edition but accessible on your mobile devices. And access to USA TODAY and 200+ local eNewspapers. MORE INFORMATION: • Privacy Policy: https://cm.courier-journal.com/privacy/ • Terms of Service: https://cm.courier-journal.com/terms/ • Help Center: https://help.courier-journal.com • Subscriptions are charged to your account at confirmation of purchase and automatically renew each month or year, unless turned off in your account settings at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage your subscriptions and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription, where applicable. See "Subscription Support" in the app's Settings for more details and customer service contact information.

Screenshots

Poughkeepsie Journal3 screens
Courier Journal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Courier Journal at 3.2K against Poughkeepsie Journal's 581. On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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. Poughkeepsie Journal sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Courier Journal sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Poughkeepsie Journal against 4.3 for Courier Journal. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Courier Journal has 3.2K ratings behind it against 581, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 43% of Poughkeepsie Journal's written reviews are positive against 50% of Courier Journal's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Poughkeepsie Journal ships an update monthly, Courier Journal every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 10 level
Poughkeepsie Journal versus Courier Journal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPoughkeepsie JournalCourier Journal
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (581 ratings) — better4.3 (3.2K ratings)
Positive reviews43.3% of reviews49.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5813.2K — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#189#85 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.618.6
Further details — not scored
Size187 MB188 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperUSA TODAY Co., Inc.USA TODAY Co., Inc.

Customer experience

Poughkeepsie Journal

All ratings578 ratings
Positive84.1%
Neutral8.0%
Negative8.0%
Written reviews67 reviews
Positive43.3%
Neutral10.4%
Negative46.3%

Courier Journal

All ratings3,191 ratings
Positive83.5%
Neutral8.1%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews135 reviews
Positive49.6%
Neutral8.1%
Negative42.2%

User reviews

Poughkeepsie Journal

From 581 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Courier Journal

From 3.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Good app for reading the newspaper
  • 👍 Ease of e-paper
  • 👍 Enjoy keeping up with local and national news
  • 👍 Solid journalism

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Glitchy at times
  • 🐛 Crashes and freezes
  • 🐛 Difficult to navigate
  • 🐛 Requires frequent sign-in
  • 🐛 Outdated content

Bugs and requests

Poughkeepsie Journal

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

Courier Journal

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Login issues
  • Subscription problems
  • Printing and viewing issues
  • Unreliable updates

Requested features

5 requests
  • Bring back old app
  • Improve layout and readability
  • Add more local news coverage
  • Improve login and account management
  • Provide print-friendly version

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Poughkeepsie Journal

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Digital Rate1 Month trial2 variants$9.991 Month
  • Poughkeepsie Journal Digital Subscription1 Month trial$16.991 Month
  • Poughkeepsie Journal Annual Digital Subscription1 Year trial$69.991 Year
5 purchases

Courier Journal

Subscriptions5
  • Monthly Digital Rate1 Month trial$19.991 Month
  • Annual Digital Subscription1 Year trial$19.991 Year
  • Monthly Digital Rate1 Month trial$24.991 Month
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  • The Courier-Journal Digital Subscription1 Month trial$24.991 Month
  • The Courier-Journal Annual Digital Subscription1 Year trial$69.991 Year

Questions

Is Poughkeepsie Journal free?
Poughkeepsie Journal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Courier Journal free?
Courier Journal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Poughkeepsie Journal or Courier Journal?
Poughkeepsie Journal is rated higher. Poughkeepsie Journal averages 4.3 out of 5 from 581 ratings, while Courier Journal averages 4.3 from 3.2K ratings.
Do Poughkeepsie Journal or Courier Journal have ads?
Both Poughkeepsie Journal and Courier Journal show ads.
Which is updated more often, Poughkeepsie Journal or Courier Journal?
Poughkeepsie Journal ships an update monthly, and Courier Journal every 3 weeks. Most recently, Poughkeepsie Journal was updated on September 24, 2026 and Courier Journal on September 23, 2026.
Which is more popular, Poughkeepsie Journal or Courier Journal?
Poughkeepsie Journal currently peaks at #189 in the App Store charts, and Courier Journal at #85. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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