The National E vs Kyabram Free Press
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The National E
Access and read The National Newspaper exactly as it appears in its print edition. Stay informed with the latest news presented in a familiar layout. This application provides a direct digital replica of the physical publication.
- Read print edition replica
- Access latest news
- Digital newspaper format
- Familiar layout
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The National E-Reader Read The National Newspaper as it appears in print.
Kyabram Free Press
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Get the stories that matter to you with the Kyabram Free Press app. Top Stories and push notifications keep you up to date with breaking headlines. The app is free to download. You can unlock unlimited access to all content with a Digital Premium subscription through the App Store via in-app purchase, including features such as Today's Paper, puzzles and games including Daily Crosswords and Daily Sudoku. Additional information about Apple subscriptions: • Purchase of an auto-renewable, monthly subscription is required to access content on the Kyabram Free Press app • Premium Digital subscriptions are available for AU$12.99 for the first three months and then AU$8.99 per month (or local currency equivalent) thereafter • Payment will be charged to your 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. Auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your iTunes App Store Account Settings after purchase • Your iTunes account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period • No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period • For full Subscription Terms and Conditions, please visit https://www.kyfreepress.com.au/subscription-terms-conditions/, and for our Privacy Policy, please visit https://www.kyfreepress.com.au/privacy-policy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The National E at none against Kyabram Free Press's 1. Kyabram Free Press's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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. Kyabram Free Press sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. The National E asks for nothing beyond the download.
The National E ships an update every 8 months, Kyabram Free Press every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The National E | Kyabram Free Press |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (138 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 138 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months — better | Every 11 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 45 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | PressReader Inc | MCPHERSON NEWSPAPERS PROPRIETARY LIMITED |
In-app purchases
The National E
No in-app purchases
Kyabram Free Press
- Digital Premium3 Months trial$4.991 Month
Questions
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