# Chico Enterprise Record vs Reading Eagle for Mobile

Chico Enterprise Record and Reading Eagle for Mobile both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 51% of Chico Enterprise Record's written reviews are positive against 12% of Reading Eagle for Mobile's. Reading Eagle for Mobile's advantage is ratings volume (498 vs 93). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Chico Enterprise Record sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month and Reading Eagle for Mobile sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Chico Enterprise Record against 4.5 for Reading Eagle for Mobile. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Reading Eagle for Mobile has 498 ratings behind it against 93, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 51% of Chico Enterprise Record's written reviews are positive against 12% of Reading Eagle for Mobile's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chico Enterprise Record | Reading Eagle for Mobile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (93 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chico-enterprise-record/id499663248/reviews) | **[4.5 (498 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reading-eagle-for-mobile/id1482286788/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 93 | **498** |
| Positive reviews | **51.2% of reviews** | 11.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 188 MB | 187 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [MediaNews Group](https://appshunter.io/developer/364357227) | [Journal Register Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/503293224) |

## What reviewers say

### Chico Enterprise Record

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chico-enterprise-record/id499663248)

Access personalized news, save articles for later, and enjoy digital newspaper replicas. Customize notifications, follow topics, and play integrated games. Offline reading and a streamlined navigation enhance the user experience.

**Highlights:** Personalized news recommendations, Saved articles for later reading, Digital newspaper replica (Enews), Customizable push notifications, Offline reading capability, Integrated games (Sudoku, Crossword, etc.), Follow/unfollow topics

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Enterprise Record Monthly Sub | $11.99 | per month |
| Enterprise Record Annual Sub | $139.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great local news
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Keeps informed
- 👍 Appreciated convenience
- 👍 Good when it works

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😠 Loud, obnoxious video ads
- 🐛 App doesn't update regularly
- 🐛 App is glitchy
- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 Print too small

**Reported bugs**

- App not showing today's letters to the editor
- App does not update for a day
- Print is too small to read
- Instant loud pop up ads
- App will not launch since last update

**Requested features**

- Add death notices and obituaries
- Add a search feature for older stories
- Add option to send messages about stories
- Add a Chico events calendar
- Upgrade weather radar


### Reading Eagle for Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reading-eagle-for-mobile/id1482286788)

Access personalized news recommendations, save articles for later, and customize push notifications. Enjoy the digital replica of the daily newspaper, read offline, and play included games. Features a streamlined navigation for an enhanced reading experience.

**Highlights:** Personalized news recommendations, Saved articles for later, Customizable push notifications, Digital newspaper replica (E-News), Offline reading, In-app games (Sudoku, Solitaire, etc.), Topic following

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Reading Eagle Monthly Sub | $11.99 | per month |
| Reading Eagle Annual | $139.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Enjoyed sports, movie reviews, and local news
- 👍 Sometimes can log in

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😞 New version shows two pages, making text too small
- 😞 Prominently displaying old articles
- 😞 Cannot get to articles, bombarded with subscription ads
- 😞 Obituary section goes blank when scrolling
- 😞 App is black/dark

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or closes in browser
- Obituary section goes blank
- App is black/dark
- Repeated notifications
- Cannot access e-edition

**Requested features**

- Show a facsimile of the actual newspaper page
- Bring back the old app format
- Make the app look like a newspaper
- Fix e-edition access
- Improve search functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chico Enterprise Record free?

Chico Enterprise Record is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Reading Eagle for Mobile free?

Reading Eagle for Mobile is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Chico Enterprise Record or Reading Eagle for Mobile?

Reading Eagle for Mobile is rated higher. Chico Enterprise Record averages 4.4 out of 5 from 93 ratings, while Reading Eagle for Mobile averages 4.5 from 498 ratings.

### Do Chico Enterprise Record or Reading Eagle for Mobile have ads?

Both Chico Enterprise Record and Reading Eagle for Mobile show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Chico Enterprise Record or Reading Eagle for Mobile?

Chico Enterprise Record ships an update monthly, and Reading Eagle for Mobile monthly. Most recently, Chico Enterprise Record was updated on October 23, 2026 and Reading Eagle for Mobile on October 24, 2026.

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