Comparison

Texas Monthly vs Berks Weekly

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

Screenshots

Texas Monthly4 screens
Berks Weekly4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Texas Monthly versus Berks Weekly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTexas MonthlyBerks Weekly
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (2.1K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews16.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.1K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 12 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
Best chart rank#88 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB49 MB
Age rating+1217+
DeveloperTexas Monthly MagazineHugg Media Group LLC

Customer experience

Texas Monthly

All ratings2,113 ratings
Positive92.4%
Neutral2.0%
Negative5.5%
Written reviews73 reviews
Positive16.4%
Neutral6.8%
Negative76.7%

Berks Weekly

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

10 purchases

Texas Monthly

Subscriptions2
  • Texas Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Texas Monthly$19.991 Year
One-time8
  • Texas Monthly April 2013$4.99
  • Texas Monthly May 2013$4.99
  • Texas Monthly June 2013$4.99
Show 5 more
  • 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
None

Berks Weekly

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Texas Monthly free?
Texas Monthly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Berks Weekly free?
Berks Weekly is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Texas Monthly or Berks Weekly?
Berks Weekly is rated higher. Texas Monthly averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Berks Weekly averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Texas Monthly or Berks Weekly have ads?
Both Texas Monthly and Berks Weekly show ads.
Which is updated more often, Texas Monthly or Berks Weekly?
Texas Monthly ships an update every 2 months, and Berks Weekly every 12 months. Most recently, Texas Monthly was updated on November 6, 2026 and Berks Weekly on October 30, 2026.

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