# Poughkeepsie Journal vs Courier Journal

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Poughkeepsie Journal | Courier Journal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (581 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/poughkeepsie-journal/id493347726/reviews)** | [4.3 (3.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/courier-journal/id525811534/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 581 | **3.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 43.3% of reviews | **49.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #189 | **#78** |
| Size | 187 MB | 188 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [USA TODAY Co., Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/404843797) | [USA TODAY Co., Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/404843797) |

## What reviewers say

### Poughkeepsie Journal

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

**Currently charting:** #189 Top Grossing · Magazines & Newspapers (US App Store)

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

**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


### Courier Journal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/courier-journal/id525811534)

**Currently charting:** #78 Top Grossing · Magazines & Newspapers, #98 Top Grossing · News (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Digital Rate | $19.99 | per month |
| Annual Digital Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Monthly Digital Rate | $24.99 | per month |
| The Courier-Journal Digital Subscription | $24.99 | per month |
| The Courier-Journal Annual Digital Subscription | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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- 🐛 Outdated content

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues
- Subscription problems
- Printing and viewing issues
- Unreliable updates

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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 #78. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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