Comparison

The Week US vs Mirror US

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

Head to head
About

The Week US

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
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The Week curates the most important, interesting news and analysis from dozens of trusted US and international sources into a concise, informative and entertaining read. Join our 350,000 readers and try The Week today. FEATURES: - Read the magazine in print format or on mobile-friendly article pages - Get twice-daily digests of the latest news, comment and culture in the Daily Editions tab - Listen to audio versions of articles - Easy to browse: scroll through the magazine by tapping the 'pages' icon at the top right - Save your favourite articles, reviews or quotes to the Saved Articles section - Easy to adjust the text size in the Settings menu Digital and print+digital subscribers have access to each week's edition and all digital back issues. Print subscribers should contact The Week to add digital access to their subscription. Details about auto-renewing subscriptions: - When you purchase a subscription payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - Your subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - Subscriptions may be managed by the user at auto-renewal and may be turned off by going to your Account Settings after purchase. - No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period. - For Future Publishing’s Privacy Policy please visit: https://www.futureplc.com/privacy-policy/ - For Future Publishing’s Terms of Use, please visit: https://www.futureplc.com/terms-conditions *Note: Monthly subscription will be charged to your iTunes account upon confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew each month unless the auto-renew in your account settings is turned off 24 hours prior to the end of the current subscription period. You can manage your subscription preference in your account settings after purchase. For App Store subscription purchases, no cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period and any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication. Feedback is always welcome. Please contact theweekapp@theweek.com with any issues or suggestions. For further information on privacy, please visit our Privacy Policy and Terms: http://theweek.com/privacy http://theweek.com/terms

About

Mirror US

Access award-winning journalism covering news, politics, sports, and entertainment. Get breaking news alerts, a personalized feed, and rich multimedia content. Championing important issues and giving a voice to the voiceless.

Highlights
  • Breaking news alerts
  • Personalized news feed
  • User-friendly interface
  • Multimedia content (videos, photos)
  • Coverage of politics, sports, and entertainment
  • Focus on important issues
Features
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TheMirror.com - Award-winning journalism since 1903 Mirror US delivers dynamic coverage across news, politics, sports, and entertainment, while championing important issues and giving a voice to the voiceless. We lead in global sports reporting and bring you the latest Hollywood buzz, spotlighting fan-favorite niches like soap operas, game shows and so much more. Features: Breaking news alerts: Know what you need to, fast Personalized experience: Customize your news feed to focus on what you care about User-Friendly Interface: Enjoy a seamless browsing experience with our intuitive design and easy navigation. Multimedia Content: Watch videos, view photo galleries, and more for a richer understanding of the news. The Mirror: A new view.

Screenshots

The Week US4 screens
Mirror US4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mirror US at none against The Week US's 10. Mirror US also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). The Week US's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (6.7K 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. The Week US sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Mirror US asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Mirror US holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Week US has 6.7K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Week US ships an update every 2 months, Mirror US monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
The Week US versus Mirror US: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Week USMirror US
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (6.7K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews52.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings6.7K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionAd-supported — better
Best chart rank#82 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB113 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperFuture plcTrinity Mirror Digital Media Limited

Customer experience

The Week US

All ratings6,630 ratings
Positive94.0%
Neutral1.7%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews152 reviews
Positive52.6%
Neutral7.9%
Negative39.5%

Mirror US

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

The Week US

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • Login screen freezes
  • Incompatible with older devices
  • Frequent crashes
  • Unreliable downloads
  • Syncing issues across devices
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  • Inconsistent font size and display
  • Navigation issues

Requested features

5 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Advanced analytics dashboard
  • Text to speech option
  • Ability to adjust font size
  • Offline reading mode

Mirror US

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

The Week US

Subscriptions3
  • 1 Month - The Week$12.991 Month
  • 6 Months - The Week$59.996 Months
  • 1 Year - The Week$89.991 Year
One-time7
  • The Week Single Issue 570$3.99
  • The Week Single Issue 571$3.99
  • The Week Single Issue 575$3.99
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  • The Week Single Issue 577$3.99
  • The Week Single Issue 578$3.99
  • The Week Single Issue 579$3.99
  • The Week Single Issue 580$3.99
None

Mirror US

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Week US free?
The Week US is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mirror US free?
Mirror US is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, The Week US or Mirror US?
Mirror US is rated higher. The Week US averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6.7K ratings, while Mirror US averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do The Week US or Mirror US have ads?
Mirror US shows ads; The Week US does not.
Which is updated more often, The Week US or Mirror US?
The Week US ships an update every 2 months, and Mirror US monthly. Most recently, The Week US was updated on November 10, 2026 and Mirror US on October 30, 2026.

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