Texas Monthly vs Berks Weekly
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Texas Monthly
This app chronicles life in contemporary Texas, reporting on vital issues and covering music, arts, travel, restaurants, and cultural events. It provides insightful and respected recommendations for exploring the Texas scene.
- Politics and environment reporting
- Industry and education coverage
- Music and arts features
- Travel and restaurant recommendations
- Museum and cultural event guides
- Insightful Texas scene coverage
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Texas Monthly Magazine has chronicled life in contemporary Texas since 1973, reporting on vital issues such as politics, the environment, industry, and education. It continues to be the indispensable authority on the Texas scene, covering music, the arts, travel, restaurants, museums, and cultural events with its insightful and respected recommendations. http://www.apple.com/legal/itunes/appstore/dev/stdeula
Berks Weekly
Access local news, breaking alerts, and exclusive content from journalists. Watch live video streams, submit news tips, and engage with an AI editor for personalized insights. Stay connected with community events and local conversations.
- Breaking news alerts
- Livestream video with theater mode
- Submit news tips and photos
- AI-driven 'Ask the Editor' chat
- Exclusive local content
- Community events calendar
- Local conversations audio series
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Go beyond the headlines and explore the stories that matter most with the Berks Weekly app. Enjoy exclusive content from local journalists and a seamless mobile experience, allowing you to read, watch, and listen on the go. Breaking News Alerts: Get notified as news develops. Our reporters monitor public safety channels, traffic, weather and more to keep you informed. Livestream Video: Watch local news as it happens live! Featuring a theater mode, picture-in-picture popout, and curated playlist for later viewing. Submit News Tips: Citizen journalists and the public can now submit photos, videos, upcoming events or press releases directly in the app. Ask the Editor: An AI-driven chat providing personalized responses and localized insights. Powered by ChatGPT with data from Berks Weekly. Original Content - From local conversation to community events, we deliver original content that keeps you informed and connected with what matters most in your neighborhood. Events Calendar: Stay connected with our community events calendar, your go-to resource for local happenings, from festivals and fundraisers to cultural events and neighborhood gatherings. Photo Gallery: Explore our local photo gallery, featuring compelling images that highlight the beauty and stories of our community. Local Conversations: Experience 'Local Conversations,' our exclusive audio series that goes beyond our published articles. Join us as we interview local personalities, offering deeper insights and perspectives on key community topics.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Berks Weekly at 100% against Texas Monthly's 16%. Berks Weekly also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Texas Monthly's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 12 months) and ratings volume (2.1K vs 1). On price, ads, 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. Texas Monthly sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Berks Weekly asks for nothing beyond the download.
Berks Weekly holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Texas Monthly has 2.1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 16% of Texas Monthly's written reviews are positive against 100% of Berks Weekly's.
Texas Monthly ships an update every 2 months, Berks Weekly every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Texas Monthly | Berks Weekly |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (2.1K ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 16.4% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2.1K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 12 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Best chart rank | #88 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | +12 | 17+ |
| Developer | Texas Monthly Magazine | Hugg Media Group LLC |
Customer experience
Texas Monthly
Berks Weekly
Bugs and requests
Texas Monthly
Reported bugs
3 issues- Login screen keeps reappearing
- Subscription not recognized
- Unable to access content
Requested features
3 requests- Download issues for offline access
- Retain login credentials
- Improve app stability and usability
Berks Weekly
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Texas Monthly
- Texas Monthly$1.991 Month
- Texas Monthly$19.991 Year
- Texas Monthly April 2013$4.99
- Texas Monthly May 2013$4.99
- Texas Monthly June 2013$4.99
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- Texas Monthly November 2013$4.99
- Texas Monthly June 2014$4.99
- Texas Monthly May 2015$4.99
- Texas Monthly February 2016$4.99
- October 2016$4.99
Berks Weekly
No in-app purchases









