# The Week US vs Express US

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Express US at none against The Week US's 10. Express US also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). The Week US's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#112 vs unranked). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Week US sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Express US asks for nothing beyond the download.

The Week US ships an update every 2 months, Express US monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Week US | Express US |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (6.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-week-us-daily-analysis/id498216307/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **6.7K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 52.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Best chart rank | **#112** | — |
| Size | 26 MB | 112 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Future plc](https://appshunter.io/developer/378460265) | [Trinity Mirror Digital Media Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/360153141) |

## What reviewers say

### The Week US

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-week-us-daily-analysis/id498216307)

**Currently charting:** #112 Top Grossing · Magazines & Newspapers, #161 Top Grossing · News, #201 Top Free · Magazines & Newspapers (US App Store)

This app curates the week's most important news from U.S. and international media into a concise digest. It offers provocative perspectives and in-depth insights into vital stories, designed for busy readers. Enjoy a seamless reading experience with various formatting options and offline access.

**Highlights:** Curated news digest, Print magazine format, Audio versions of articles, Twice-daily news digests, Adjustable text size and background color, Offline reading

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month - The Week | $12.99 | per month |
| 6 Months - The Week | $59.99 | per 6 months |
| 1 Year - The Week | $89.99 | per year |
| The Week Single Issue 570 | $3.99 | one-time |
| The Week Single Issue 571 | $3.99 | one-time |
| The Week Single Issue 575 | $3.99 | one-time |
| The Week Single Issue 577 | $3.99 | one-time |
| The Week Single Issue 578 | $3.99 | one-time |
| The Week Single Issue 579 | $3.99 | one-time |
| The Week Single Issue 580 | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🙏 Couldn't start my day without it
- 📰 My go to news source
- 🌟 Favorite magazine
- 🗣️ True Free Press
- 📚 Wide Ranging News Topics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Digital Edition
- 🤬 The cancellation process is ridiculous
- 📰 Left-leaning news curation
- 🤖 I can't get it to reliably download
- 🤖 New iPad app is _bad_

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices
- Frequent crashes
- Unreliable downloads
- Syncing issues across devices

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Advanced analytics dashboard
- Text to speech option
- Ability to adjust font size
- Offline reading mode


### Express US

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/express-us/id6446679562)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Week US free?

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

### Is Express US free?

Express US is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do The Week US or Express US have ads?

Express US shows ads; The Week US does not.

### Which is updated more often, The Week US or Express US?

The Week US ships an update every 2 months, and Express US monthly. Most recently, The Week US was updated on October 30, 2026 and Express US on October 27, 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.*