The Boston Globe ePaper vs BrieflyCA
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Boston Globe ePaper
Access a digital replica of the daily newspaper, including all articles and pages as they appeared in print. Read in page or article view, share content, and access past issues from an archive. Available to digital and print subscribers.
- Full replica edition of print newspaper
- Page and article view options
- Share articles via email and social media
- Access recent back issues from archive
- Sunday Comics included
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• The ePaper is a full replica edition including articles and pages as they appeared in print, including the Sunday Comics. • The ePaper is free for Boston Globe digital subscribers and many print subscribers. • Read stories in the Page view or Article view. • Share articles via email and social media. • Recent back issues are available for download from the archive by tapping or swiping "Archive". Subscriptions: • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Privacy Policy: https://www.bostonglobe.com/tools/help/privacy Terms and Conditions: https://www.bostonglobe.com/tools/help/terms-service
BrieflyCA
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BrieflyCA is a modern Canadian news app designed to keep you informed quickly, clearly, and without the clutter. Built for busy Canadians, BrieflyCA delivers rewritten news summaries that can be read in under 60 seconds. Every 6 hours, the app fetches the latest Canadian headlines from trusted sources and transforms them into concise, easy-to-understand summaries—so you get the key points without endless scrolling. Whether you’re following politics, business, technology, sports, entertainment, health, science, or world news, BrieflyCA ensures you stay updated on what matters most, fast. Why BrieflyCA? Canadians deserve news that respects their time. BrieflyCA removes noise, clickbait, and overwhelming feeds to deliver only what’s important—clearly and efficiently. Key Features • 60-second news summaries rewritten for clarity and speed • Swipe-based card interface for effortless reading • Updated every 6 hours with fresh Canadian headlines • Category-based notifications you control • Dark & Light modes with a polished modern design • Easy sharing using the native share sheet • Privacy-first — no accounts, minimal data collection Built for Simplicity BrieflyCA focuses on a clean reading experience with smooth animations, modern typography, and a distraction-free layout. It’s perfect for quick check-ins throughout the day—whether you’re commuting, studying, or taking a break. Transparency & Sources BrieflyCA provides rewritten summaries of publicly available news. Original articles, images, and reporting belong to their respective publishers. Users are encouraged to read full articles on the original source for complete context. Privacy Matters We store only essential preferences locally on your device and do not sell personal data or track users across apps. Stay informed. Stay focused. BrieflyCA — Canadian News in 60 Seconds.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BrieflyCA at none against The Boston Globe ePaper's 111. The Boston Globe ePaper's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#89 vs unranked). 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
Both are free to download. The Boston Globe ePaper sells 111 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per month. BrieflyCA asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | The Boston Globe ePaper | BrieflyCA |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (113 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 15.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 113 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #89 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 125 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | BOSTON GLOBE MEDIA PARTNERS, LLC | ASK Studios |
Bugs and requests
The Boston Globe ePaper
Reported bugs
5 issues- Close button doesn't work
- App support button leads nowhere
- Pages often won't slide over or are blank
- Sections missing or incomplete editions
- Forced to delete and reinstall app frequently
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to comment on articles
- Improved navigation and page turning
- Customizable font size and layout
- Reliable offline reading mode
BrieflyCA
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
The Boston Globe ePaper
- 1 Month Subscription$29.991 Month
- 01/28/2021$1.99
- 09/10/2020$1.99
- 01/31/2022$1.99
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- 08/24/2021$1.99
- 08/31/2020$1.99
- 01/01/2022$1.99
- 09/09/2020$1.99
- 10/23/2020$1.99
- 03/18/2022$1.99
- 01/30/2025$2.00
- 01/31/2025$2.00
- 01/28/2025$2.00
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- 11/07/2024$2.00
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- 06/05/2024$2.00
- 10/25/2024$2.00
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- 10/21/2024$2.00
- 01/26/2025$4.00
- 01/19/2025$4.00
- 01/12/2025$4.00
- 01/05/2025$4.00
- 12/29/2024$4.00
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- 11/10/2024$4.00
- 11/03/2024$4.00
- 10/27/2024$4.00
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- 10/06/2024$4.00
- 09/22/2024$4.00
- 09/15/2024$4.00
- 09/08/2024$4.00
- 09/01/2024$4.00
- 08/25/2024$4.00
- 08/18/2024$4.00
- 08/11/2024$4.00
- 08/04/2024$4.00
- 07/28/2024$4.00
- 07/21/2024$4.00
- 07/07/2024$4.00
- 06/30/2024$4.00
- 06/23/2024$4.00
- 06/16/2024$4.00
- 06/09/2024$4.00
- 10/20/2024$4.00
- 09/29/2024$4.00
BrieflyCA
No in-app purchases
Questions
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