# Chico Enterprise Record vs CalMatters

The clearest difference is rating: CalMatters at 5.0 against Chico Enterprise Record's 4.4. CalMatters also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). Chico Enterprise Record's advantage is ratings volume (93 vs 18). On price, review sentiment, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Chico Enterprise Record sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month. CalMatters asks for nothing beyond the download.

CalMatters holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chico Enterprise Record has 93 ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 51% of Chico Enterprise Record's written reviews are positive against 50% of CalMatters's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Chico Enterprise Record ships an update monthly, CalMatters every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chico Enterprise Record | CalMatters |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (93 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chico-enterprise-record/id499663248/reviews) | **[5.0 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calmatters/id6475375084/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **93** | 18 |
| Positive reviews | **51.2% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#185** |
| Size | 188 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [MediaNews Group](https://appshunter.io/developer/364357227) | [CalMatters](https://appshunter.io/developer/1724098439) |

## 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


### CalMatters

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calmatters/id6475375084)

**Currently charting:** #185 Top Free · Magazines & Newspapers (US App Store)

Access in-depth, nonpartisan news and analysis focused on California's quality of life issues. Hold leaders accountable with investigative journalism covering the Golden State and its global economic impact.

**Highlights:** In-depth news analysis, Focus on quality of life issues, Investigative journalism, Accountability reporting, Covers California and its economy

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chico Enterprise Record free?

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

### Is CalMatters free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Chico Enterprise Record or CalMatters?

CalMatters is rated higher. Chico Enterprise Record averages 4.4 out of 5 from 93 ratings, while CalMatters averages 5.0 from 18 ratings.

### Do Chico Enterprise Record or CalMatters have ads?

Chico Enterprise Record shows ads; CalMatters does not.

### Which is updated more often, Chico Enterprise Record or CalMatters?

Chico Enterprise Record ships an update monthly, and CalMatters every 2 weeks. Most recently, Chico Enterprise Record was updated on October 24, 2026 and CalMatters on October 25, 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.*