Comparison

The Yorkshire Post Newspaper vs Devon Live

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

Head to head
About

The Yorkshire Post Newspaper

Access the latest news and a digital replica of a regional newspaper. Enjoy articles, supplements, and multimedia content with offline reading and search capabilities. Stay informed with live updates and notifications.

Highlights
  • Digital newspaper replica
  • Latest live news
  • Offline reading
  • Search functionality
  • Podcasts
  • 30-day archive
Features
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The best and latest news from Yorkshire brought to you by the Yorkshire Post. The Yorkshire Post app brings you a full colour digital replica of Yorkshire’s national newspaper and every supplement, presented in pristine detail and designed to be enjoyed on your smartphone or tablet. Updated early each morning six days a week, the app allows you to read the full edition of the paper and its supplements over breakfast, or download them for offline reading later. When viewing a paper or supplement, you can pinch and zoom to enlarge the pages and articles, swipe through or jump to the next or other pages, use the search functionality to find specific articles, and view full pages either in single page portrait or double page spread landscape mode. Discover up-to-the-minute latest news from the region via yorkshirepost.co.uk, updated throughout the day and including photos, videos, improved digital content which can all be shared on social media. We have live news notifications sent directly to your device. The app features: • The latest live news and daily digital edition newspaper • Live updates • New easy-to-use navigation • Podcasts • Read essential content offline when it suits you • Responsive design complimenting the print edition • 30 day archive of the newspaper Privacy Policy: https://www.mediaconcierge.co.uk/website-privacy-notice-nw/ T&C: https://www.mediaconcierge.co.uk/terms-of-use-nw

About

Devon Live

Access local news, events, and entertainment for the Devon region. Stay informed with breaking news, discover what's happening, and personalize your content feed. Engage with the community through interactive features and save articles for later.

Highlights
  • Local news and articles
  • Event listings and discovery
  • Personalized content feed
  • Interactive community features
  • Breaking news alerts
  • Save articles for offline reading
Features
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Introducing Devon Live: Your Ultimate Devon Experience Welcome to Devon Live, your go-to app for all things Devon! Immerse yourself in a world of local news, entertainment, events, and more. Stay connected with the heart of the region and never miss a beat on what's happening in Devon and beyond. With our user-friendly interface and comprehensive coverage, you'll have your finger on the pulse of the area like never before. Stay Informed: Get the latest breaking news, in-depth articles, and exclusive reports right at your fingertips. From local politics to community stories and sporting highlights, we've got you covered. What's On: Discover a vibrant array of events, concerts, exhibitions, and festivals happening around town. Plan your weekends with ease and stay up to date with Devon’s lively cultural scene. Personalised Content: Design your feed to fit you by selecting the topics you’re most interested in. Interactive Features: Share articles with friends, leave comments, and participate in polls to voice your opinions. Join the conversation and become a part of the Devon Live community. Breaking News Alerts: Be the first to know about important news, updates, and events with our real-time push notifications. From breaking news stories to traffic updates, we'll keep you informed and connected. Save For Later: Save articles to read later, even when you're offline, so you can enjoy your news on the go, anytime. Unlock Devon Live Premium for the Full Experience Unlimited articles Never miss out on a top story with access to unlimited articles and exclusive content. Ad-free browsing Enjoy an uninterrupted reading experience with absolutely no ads. Exclusive offers Get access to exclusive deals and offers only available to our Premium members. Puzzles Flex your mental muscles with our selection of puzzles including crosswords and sudoku. Terms and Conditions https://www.devonlive.com/terms-conditions/ Privacy Notice https://www.devonlive.com/privacy-notice/

Screenshots

The Yorkshire Post Newspaper4 screens
Devon Live3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: The Yorkshire Post Newspaper at none against Devon Live's shown. Devon Live's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 6 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. The Yorkshire Post Newspaper sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month and Devon Live sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 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 — 5.0 for The Yorkshire Post Newspaper against 5.0 for Devon Live. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 8 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 39% of The Yorkshire Post Newspaper's written reviews are positive against 31% of Devon Live's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Yorkshire Post Newspaper ships an update every 6 months, Devon Live monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
The Yorkshire Post Newspaper versus Devon Live: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Yorkshire Post NewspaperDevon Live
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (9 ratings)5.0 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews39.0% of reviews — better31.3% of reviews
Number of ratings9 — better8
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB110 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperIconic Media Group LimitedTrinity Mirror Digital Media Limited

Customer experience

The Yorkshire Post Newspaper

All ratings9 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews41 reviews
Positive39.0%
Neutral19.5%
Negative41.5%

Devon Live

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews48 reviews
Positive31.3%
Neutral12.5%
Negative56.3%

Bugs and requests

The Yorkshire Post Newspaper

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Devon Live

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Funeral notices disappear
  • Comments not loading
  • Fix the app so reading and comments work
  • Links don't go anywhere
  • App cuts to itself from Safari
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  • Problem logging in with Twitter Account

Requested features

6 requests
  • Bring back old app style
  • Add date and time to articles
  • More granular controls for notifications
  • Option to turn off all notifications
  • Search functionality
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  • Option to delete comments

In-app purchases

2 purchases

The Yorkshire Post Newspaper

Subscriptions2
  • The Yorkshire Post1 Month trial$12.991 Month
  • YP Monthly Subscription$12.991 Month
2 purchases

Devon Live

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium$3.991 Month
  • Annual Premium1 Month trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is The Yorkshire Post Newspaper free?
The Yorkshire Post Newspaper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Devon Live free?
Devon Live is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, The Yorkshire Post Newspaper or Devon Live?
The Yorkshire Post Newspaper and Devon Live are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 9 and 8 ratings respectively.
Do The Yorkshire Post Newspaper or Devon Live have ads?
Devon Live shows ads; The Yorkshire Post Newspaper does not.
Which is updated more often, The Yorkshire Post Newspaper or Devon Live?
The Yorkshire Post Newspaper ships an update every 6 months, and Devon Live monthly. Most recently, The Yorkshire Post Newspaper was updated on October 19, 2026 and Devon Live on October 18, 2026.

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