Courier Journal vs Statesman Journal
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- In-depth local journalism
- Breaking news and alerts
- Digital eNewspaper replica
- Customizable reading experience
- Offline reading
- Sports coverage
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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.
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.
- In-depth local journalism
- Breaking news and alerts
- Streamlined reading experience
- Customizable text size and night mode
- Offline reading
- eNewspaper access
- Real-time notifications
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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.
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
Courier Journal ships an update every 4 weeks, Statesman Journal monthly. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.
| Parameter | Courier Journal | Statesman Journal |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (3.2K ratings) — better | 4.2 (850 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better | 29.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3.2K — better | 850 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #90 — better | #142 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 189 MB | 190 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | USA TODAY Co., Inc. | USA TODAY Co., Inc. |
Customer experience
Courier Journal
Statesman Journal
User reviews
Courier Journal
From 3.2K App Store ratingsWhat 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 ratingsWhat 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
Courier Journal
- 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
Statesman Journal
- 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
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- Statesman Journal News Annual Digital Subscription1 Year trial$69.991 Year
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