Comparison

The Boston Globe ePaper vs BrieflyCA

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

BrieflyCA

Features
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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.

Screenshots

The Boston Globe ePaper4 screens
BrieflyCA4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
The Boston Globe ePaper versus BrieflyCA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Boston Globe ePaperBrieflyCA
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (113 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews15.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings113 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#89 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size125 MB34 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperBOSTON GLOBE MEDIA PARTNERS, LLCASK 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

111 purchases

The Boston Globe ePaper

Subscriptions1
  • 1 Month Subscription$29.991 Month
One-time110
  • 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
  • 01/23/2025$2.00
  • 01/25/2025$2.00
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  • 12/26/2024$2.00
  • 12/21/2024$2.00
  • 12/23/2024$2.00
  • 12/25/2024$2.00
  • 11/07/2024$2.00
  • 12/07/2024$2.00
  • 11/30/2024$2.00
  • 11/28/2024$2.00
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  • 11/02/2024$2.00
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  • 10/12/2024$2.00
  • 10/07/2024$2.00
  • 10/05/2024$2.00
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  • 09/07/2024$2.00
  • 09/04/2024$2.00
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  • 08/30/2024$2.00
  • 08/21/2024$2.00
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  • 07/29/2024$2.00
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  • 07/24/2024$2.00
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  • 06/21/2024$2.00
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  • 06/12/2024$2.00
  • 06/13/2024$2.00
  • 06/05/2024$2.00
  • 10/25/2024$2.00
  • 10/10/2024$2.00
  • 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
  • 12/22/2024$4.00
  • 12/15/2024$4.00
  • 12/08/2024$4.00
  • 12/01/2024$4.00
  • 11/24/2024$4.00
  • 11/17/2024$4.00
  • 11/10/2024$4.00
  • 11/03/2024$4.00
  • 10/27/2024$4.00
  • 10/13/2024$4.00
  • 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
None

BrieflyCA

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Boston Globe ePaper free?
The Boston Globe ePaper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BrieflyCA free?
BrieflyCA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do The Boston Globe ePaper or BrieflyCA have ads?
BrieflyCA shows ads; The Boston Globe ePaper does not.

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