# The Tablet vs Dorset Echo

The clearest difference is review sentiment: The Tablet at 53% against Dorset Echo's 17%. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Tablet sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.49 per month and Dorset Echo sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Tablet | Dorset Echo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.3 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-tablet/id494302492/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **7** | — |
| Positive reviews | **53.3% of reviews** | 16.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | Subscription |
| Size | 4 MB | 146 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [The Tablet Publishing Company Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1465704780) | [Newsquest](https://appshunter.io/developer/504547133) |

## What reviewers say

### The Tablet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-tablet/id494302492)

This weekly Catholic journal offers in-depth coverage of religion, politics, arts, and current affairs with global contributors. Access selected pages from the latest issue or subscribe for full access to every page and a searchable archive dating back to 2011.

**Highlights:** International religious and political coverage, In-depth articles and balanced reporting, Global contributor network, Searchable archive of past issues, Offline reading of synced issues, Interactive page navigation and zoom

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The Tablet | $9.49 | per month |
| The Tablet | $99.99 | per year |


### Dorset Echo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dorset-echo/id1015011486)

Stay informed with local news, sports, and events from Dorset. Enjoy ad-free reading, daily digital newspapers, and interactive puzzles. Listen to articles with the audio player.

**Highlights:** Live news, events, and sports updates, Ad-free reading experience, Full digital newspapers, Daily interactive puzzles, Article audio player

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $5.49 | per month |
| 6 Month Subscription | $29.99 | per 6 months |
| Annual Subscription | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Tablet free?

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

### Is Dorset Echo free?

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

### Do The Tablet or Dorset Echo have ads?

Neither The Tablet nor Dorset Echo shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, The Tablet or Dorset Echo?

The Tablet ships an update every 4 months, and Dorset Echo every 4 months. Most recently, The Tablet was updated on October 15, 2026 and Dorset Echo on October 10, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*