Comparison

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel vs The Freeman eEdition

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

Head to head
About

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Access breaking news, in-depth investigations, and local sports coverage from Wisconsin's largest newsroom. Stay informed with real-time alerts, a personalized feed, and a digital replica of the print newspaper.

Highlights
  • Breaking news alerts
  • Personalized news feed
  • Digital eNewspaper replica
  • In-depth investigations
  • Local sports coverage
  • Political reporting
Features
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We're working to make the place we call home, better. As the largest newsroom in Wisconsin, and a three-time Pulitzer Prize winner, we have an obligation to our community, to tell all the stories that need to be told. We’re here because we believe that local journalism is valuable – from simple things like the weather to hard-hitting opinions, breaking news and in-depth investigations. We’re our Milwaukee’s trusted storytellers. We’re here for it. WHAT WE’RE ALL ABOUT: • Journalism that makes our home better by celebrating the good, solving the bad, and investigating the ugly. • Access to Public Investigator, our Pulitzer Prize finalist series of quick-turn investigations. • Access to PackersNews.com, your source for unbeatable Packers coverage. Go pack go. • Sports coverage for locals, by locals: the Bucks, Brewers, Packers, Wisconsin Badgers, Marquette Hoops, and UW-Milwaukee. • Reporting that keeps you informed on the actions of decision makers and the political issues that impact residents. • Get the latest updates on the 2024 Presidential Election, as well as Wisconsin’s U.S. Senate and House races. • App features like real-time alerts, challenging puzzles and lively podcasts, a personalized feed, the eNewspaper, and more. APP FEATURES: • Real-time breaking news alerts • A personalized feed on the all-new For You page • The eNewspaper, a digital replica of our print newspaper Subscription Information: • The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel app is free to download and all users can access a sampling of free articles every month. • 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. See "Subscription Support" in the app's Settings for more details and customer service contact information.  MORE INFORMATION: • Privacy Policy: https://cm.jsonline.com/privacy/ • Terms of Service: https://cm.jsonline.com/terms/ • Help Center: https://help.jsonline.com

About

The Freeman eEdition

Access breaking news, business, and sports updates from your local newspaper. Enjoy premium local features and an exact digital replica of the print edition. Stay informed wherever you go with this convenient news app.

Highlights
  • Breaking news access
  • Business and sports updates
  • Premium local features
  • Digital replica of print newspaper
  • News alerts
Features
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Take the Waukesha Freeman with you while you're on the go with the Freeman app! Get easy access to breaking news, business news and sports, as well as premium content, including local features and more. Any way you want it, we deliver. Freeman readers enjoy full access to all content on the app, including the day’s newspaper contents and breaking news and alerts. The app also includes access to the Freeman E-Edition, which is an exact replica of the print newspaper available online. Questions? Please contact us at (262) 542-2500.

Screenshots

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel4 screens
The Freeman eEdition4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: The Freeman eEdition at 92% against Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's 44%. The Freeman eEdition also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and rating (4.8 vs 4.3). Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's advantage is ratings volume (5.8K vs 108) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, ads 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. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. The Freeman eEdition asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

The Freeman eEdition holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel has 5.8K ratings behind it against 108, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's written reviews are positive against 92% of The Freeman eEdition's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel ships an update every 4 weeks, The Freeman eEdition every 4 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel versus The Freeman eEdition: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMilwaukee Journal SentinelThe Freeman eEdition
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (5.8K ratings)4.8 (108 ratings) — better
Positive reviews43.8% of reviews92.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5.8K — better108
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
Best chart rank#47 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size190 MB39 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperUSA TODAY Co., Inc.Conley Publishing Group LTD.

Customer experience

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

All ratings5,797 ratings
Positive85.5%
Neutral6.6%
Negative7.9%
Written reviews201 reviews
Positive43.8%
Neutral10.9%
Negative45.3%

The Freeman eEdition

All ratings108 ratings
Positive97.2%
Neutral1.9%
Negative0.9%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive92.3%
Neutral3.8%
Negative3.8%

Bugs and requests

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App fails to recognize active subscriptions
  • Scrolling issues and content disappearing
  • Incompatibility with older devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improve offline reading capabilities
  • Provide more customization options
  • Streamline login and subscription management
  • Enhance sports statistics integration

The Freeman eEdition

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Subscriptions6
  • 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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  • Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Digital Subscription1 Month trial$24.991 Month
  • Monthly Digital Subscription$24.991 Month
  • Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Annual Digital Subscription1 Year trial$69.991 Year
None

The Freeman eEdition

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Milwaukee Journal Sentinel free?
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Freeman eEdition free?
The Freeman eEdition is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel or The Freeman eEdition?
The Freeman eEdition is rated higher. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel averages 4.3 out of 5 from 5.8K ratings, while The Freeman eEdition averages 4.8 from 108 ratings.
Do Milwaukee Journal Sentinel or The Freeman eEdition have ads?
Both Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and The Freeman eEdition show ads.
Which is updated more often, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel or The Freeman eEdition?
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel ships an update every 4 weeks, and The Freeman eEdition every 4 months. Most recently, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel was updated on November 1, 2026 and The Freeman eEdition on November 1, 2026.

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