Comparison

Courier Journal vs Statesman Journal

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

Head to head
About

Courier Journal

Access local news, in-depth journalism, and a digital replica of the print edition. Get breaking news alerts, sports scores, and weather updates. Customize your reading experience with offline access and adjustable text size.

Highlights
  • In-depth local journalism
  • Breaking news and alerts
  • Digital eNewspaper replica
  • Customizable reading experience
  • Offline reading
  • Sports coverage
Features
Read full description

From critically acclaimed storytelling to powerful photography to engaging videos — the Courier Journal app delivers the local news that matters most to your community. APP FEATURES: • Access all of our in-depth journalism, including things to do around town, sports coverage from high school to the pros, and much more. • Enjoy a streamlined, fast-loading experience that makes it easy to view the stories, photos, and videos that matter to you. • Get breaking news, sports scores, and weather alerts with real-time notifications tailored to your interests. • Customize your experience by saving your favorite stories, adjusting text size, using night mode, or reading offline. • eNewspaper: Just like our print edition but accessible on your mobile devices. And access to USA TODAY and 200+ local eNewspapers. MORE INFORMATION: • Privacy Policy: https://cm.courier-journal.com/privacy/ • Terms of Service: https://cm.courier-journal.com/terms/ • Help Center: https://help.courier-journal.com • Subscriptions are charged to your account at confirmation of purchase and automatically renew each month or year, unless turned off in your account settings at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage your subscriptions and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription, where applicable. See "Subscription Support" in the app's Settings for more details and customer service contact information.

About

Statesman Journal

Stay informed with local news, in-depth journalism, and real-time alerts. Access a digital replica of the print edition and enjoy a personalized reading experience with customizable features and offline access.

Highlights
  • In-depth local journalism
  • Breaking news and alerts
  • Streamlined reading experience
  • Customizable text size and night mode
  • Offline reading
  • eNewspaper access
  • Real-time notifications
Features
Read full description

From critically acclaimed storytelling to powerful photography to engaging videos — the Statesman Journal app delivers the local news that matters most to your community. APP FEATURES: • Access all of our in-depth journalism, including things to do around town, sports coverage from high school to the pros, and much more. • Enjoy a streamlined, fast-loading experience that makes it easy to view the stories, photos, and videos that matter to you. • Get breaking news, sports scores, and weather alerts with real-time notifications tailored to your interests. • Customize your experience by saving your favorite stories, adjusting text size, using night mode, or reading offline. • eNewspaper: Just like our print edition but accessible on your mobile devices. And access to USA TODAY and 200+ local eNewspapers. MORE INFORMATION: • Privacy Policy: https://cm.statesmanjournal.com/privacy/ • Terms of Service: https://cm.statesmanjournal.com/terms/ • Help Center: https://help.statesmanjournal.com • Subscriptions are charged to your account at confirmation of purchase and automatically renew each month or year, unless turned off in your account settings at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage your subscriptions and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription, where applicable. See "Subscription Support" in the app's Settings for more details and customer service contact information.

Screenshots

Courier Journal4 screens
Statesman Journal4 screens

Verdict

The call

Courier Journal and Statesman Journal both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 50% of Courier Journal's written reviews are positive against 29% of Statesman Journal's. Courier Journal also leads on ratings volume (3.2K vs 850). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Courier Journal sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and Statesman Journal sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Courier Journal against 4.2 for Statesman Journal. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.2K and 850 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of Courier Journal's written reviews are positive against 29% of Statesman Journal's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Courier Journal ships an update every 4 weeks, Statesman Journal monthly. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
Courier Journal versus Statesman Journal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCourier JournalStatesman Journal
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (3.2K ratings) — better4.2 (850 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better29.2% of reviews
Number of ratings3.2K — better850
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#81 — better#154
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.618.6
Further details — not scored
Size189 MB190 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperUSA TODAY Co., Inc.USA TODAY Co., Inc.

Customer experience

Courier Journal

All ratings3,215 ratings
Positive83.5%
Neutral8.2%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews136 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral8.1%
Negative41.9%

Statesman Journal

All ratings850 ratings
Positive80.9%
Neutral9.8%
Negative9.3%
Written reviews72 reviews
Positive29.2%
Neutral13.9%
Negative56.9%

User reviews

Courier Journal

From 3.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Good app for reading the newspaper
  • 👍 Ease of e-paper
  • 👍 Enjoy keeping up with local and national news
  • 👍 Solid journalism

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Glitchy at times
  • 🐛 Crashes and freezes
  • 🐛 Difficult to navigate
  • 🐛 Requires frequent sign-in
  • 🐛 Outdated content

Statesman Journal

From 850 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and informative app
  • 👍 Helpful for staying up-to-date
  • 👍 Supports local journalism
  • 👍 Better than print version

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy and unstable
  • 🤖 Too much sports coverage
  • 🤖 Outdated and redundant content
  • 💸 Expensive subscription
  • 🔍 Poor search and navigation

Bugs and requests

Courier Journal

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Login issues
  • Subscription problems
  • Printing and viewing issues
  • Unreliable updates

Requested features

5 requests
  • Bring back old app
  • Improve layout and readability
  • Add more local news coverage
  • Improve login and account management
  • Provide print-friendly version

Statesman Journal

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes and freezes
  • Login issues and lost subscriptions
  • Blurry text and images
  • Unreliable downloads

Requested features

4 requests
  • More local Salem news coverage
  • Ability to customize content preferences
  • Improved login and account management
  • Better offline support

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Courier Journal

Subscriptions5
  • Monthly Digital Rate1 Month trial$19.991 Month
  • Annual Digital Subscription1 Year trial$19.991 Year
  • Monthly Digital Rate1 Month trial$24.991 Month
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  • The Courier-Journal Digital Subscription1 Month trial$24.991 Month
  • The Courier-Journal Annual Digital Subscription1 Year trial$69.991 Year
4 purchases

Statesman Journal

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly Digital Subscription1 Month trial$14.991 Month
  • Monthly Digital Rate1 Month trial$14.991 Month
  • Statesman Journal News Digital Subscription1 Month trial$16.991 Month
Show 1 more
  • Statesman Journal News Annual Digital Subscription1 Year trial$69.991 Year

Questions

Is Courier Journal free?
Courier Journal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Statesman Journal free?
Statesman Journal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Courier Journal or Statesman Journal?
Courier Journal is rated higher. Courier Journal averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3.2K ratings, while Statesman Journal averages 4.2 from 850 ratings.
Do Courier Journal or Statesman Journal have ads?
Both Courier Journal and Statesman Journal show ads.
Which is updated more often, Courier Journal or Statesman Journal?
Courier Journal ships an update every 4 weeks, and Statesman Journal monthly. Most recently, Courier Journal was updated on November 6, 2026 and Statesman Journal on November 6, 2026.
Which is more popular, Courier Journal or Statesman Journal?
Courier Journal currently peaks at #81 in the App Store charts, and Statesman Journal at #154. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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