Comparison

iPhone Life vs Berks Weekly

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

Head to head
About

iPhone Life

This magazine provides in-depth content for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch users. Discover app reviews, accessory evaluations, and practical tips. Explore business solutions and user profiles.

Highlights
  • App reviews
  • Accessory reviews
  • How-to guides
  • User profiles
  • Business solutions
Features
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Apple’s macOS, watchOS, and iPadOS are constantly evolving—and iPhone Life’s Core Guides help you stay ahead with practical, easy-to-follow tips and instructions. Each issue is packed with step-by-step tutorials, hands-on tips, hidden features, practical recommendations, and important security and privacy settings designed for everyday users who love technology. By downloading the iPhone Life app, you can purchase individual issues or subscribe to the offers below: Single issue: US$19.99 1 year subscription (3 issues per year): US$49.99 (Automatically renewed until canceled) Payment will be charged to your Apple account upon confirmation of purchase. Your subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. You can manage your subscription in your Apple account settings after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during an active subscription period. Apple, Mac, iPad, iPhone, Apple Watch, macOS, watchOS, and iPadOS are trademarks of Apple Inc. SINGLE ISSUE PRICE: $19.99 SUBSCRIPTION PRICE: $49.99 for new subscribers Existing subscribers keep $19.99 Terms of Service: https://www.iphonelife.com/privacy Privacy Policy: https://www.iphonelife.com/privacy

About

Berks Weekly

Access local news, breaking alerts, and exclusive content from journalists. Watch live video streams, submit news tips, and engage with an AI editor for personalized insights. Stay connected with community events and local conversations.

Highlights
  • Breaking news alerts
  • Livestream video with theater mode
  • Submit news tips and photos
  • AI-driven 'Ask the Editor' chat
  • Exclusive local content
  • Community events calendar
  • Local conversations audio series
Features
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Go beyond the headlines and explore the stories that matter most with the Berks Weekly app. Enjoy exclusive content from local journalists and a seamless mobile experience, allowing you to read, watch, and listen on the go. Breaking News Alerts: Get notified as news develops. Our reporters monitor public safety channels, traffic, weather and more to keep you informed. Livestream Video: Watch local news as it happens live! Featuring a theater mode, picture-in-picture popout, and curated playlist for later viewing. Submit News Tips: Citizen journalists and the public can now submit photos, videos, upcoming events or press releases directly in the app. Ask the Editor: An AI-driven chat providing personalized responses and localized insights. Powered by ChatGPT with data from Berks Weekly. Original Content - From local conversation to community events, we deliver original content that keeps you informed and connected with what matters most in your neighborhood. Events Calendar: Stay connected with our community events calendar, your go-to resource for local happenings, from festivals and fundraisers to cultural events and neighborhood gatherings. Photo Gallery: Explore our local photo gallery, featuring compelling images that highlight the beauty and stories of our community. Local Conversations: Experience 'Local Conversations,' our exclusive audio series that goes beyond our published articles. Join us as we interview local personalities, offering deeper insights and perspectives on key community topics.

Screenshots

iPhone Life4 screens
Berks Weekly4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Berks Weekly at 100% against iPhone Life's 43%. Berks Weekly also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). iPhone Life's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (113 vs 1). On price and device support 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. iPhone Life sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $49.99 per year. Berks Weekly asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Berks Weekly holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iPhone Life has 113 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of iPhone Life's written reviews are positive against 100% of Berks Weekly's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iPhone Life ships an update every 3 months, Berks Weekly every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
iPhone Life versus Berks Weekly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriPhone LifeBerks Weekly
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (113 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews43.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings113 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 12 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size97 MB49 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMango Life MediaHugg Media Group LLC

Customer experience

iPhone Life

All ratings113 ratings
Positive89.4%
Neutral1.8%
Negative8.8%
Written reviews95 reviews
Positive43.2%
Neutral6.3%
Negative50.5%

Berks Weekly

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

iPhone Life

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • App crashes when opening news section
  • Login failures with valid credentials
  • Subscription restoration not working
  • Magazine won't load after subscription renewal
  • Blurry and pixelated display
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  • Hyperlinks disappear after highlighting
  • Service unavailable errors
  • Incompatibility with older iOS versions
  • App crashes on older iPhone models
  • Freezing when zooming or loading ads
  • Text too small to read on iPhone
  • Double-tap zoom expands beyond screen

Requested features

8 requests
  • Offline reading capability
  • Page position memory between sessions
  • Retina display support
  • iPhone 5 screen optimization
  • iPad-specific formatting
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  • Free trial issue
  • Improved navigation interface
  • Better text resizing functionality

Berks Weekly

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

iPhone Life

Subscriptions1
  • iPhone Life magazine:$49.991 Year
One-time9
  • Special Report: iPhoneography, by PixelMags$1.99
  • iPhone Life magazine: Mar/Apr 2013$5.99
  • iPhone Life magazine: Jan/Feb 2013$5.99
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  • iPhone Life magazine: Nov/Dec 2012$5.99
  • iPhone Life magazine: Sept/Oct 2012$5.99
  • iPhone Life magazine: Jul/Aug 2012$5.99
  • iPhone Life magazine: May/Jun 2012$5.99
  • July Special Report, by PixelMags$5.99
  • Jul/Aug 2013, by PixelMags$5.99
None

Berks Weekly

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iPhone Life free?
iPhone Life is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Berks Weekly free?
Berks Weekly is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iPhone Life or Berks Weekly?
Berks Weekly is rated higher. iPhone Life averages 4.6 out of 5 from 113 ratings, while Berks Weekly averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do iPhone Life or Berks Weekly have ads?
Berks Weekly shows ads; iPhone Life does not.
Which is updated more often, iPhone Life or Berks Weekly?
iPhone Life ships an update every 3 months, and Berks Weekly every 12 months. Most recently, iPhone Life was updated on September 23, 2026 and Berks Weekly on September 15, 2026.

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