# Washington Examiner Digital vs BCD E

The clearest difference is rating: BCD E at 5.0 against Washington Examiner Digital's 1.8. BCD E also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.0). Washington Examiner Digital's advantage is ratings volume (57 vs 3) and chart position (#194 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Washington Examiner Digital sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. BCD E asks for nothing beyond the download.

BCD E holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Washington Examiner Digital has 57 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Washington Examiner Digital ships an update every 3 months, BCD E every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Washington Examiner Digital | BCD E |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.8 (57 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/washington-examiner-digital/id566417957/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bcd-e-edition/id1537192415/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **57** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 8.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#194** | — |
| Size | 106 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The Washington Examiner](https://appshunter.io/developer/533137485) | [AIM Media Texas Operating, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/592600717) |

## What reviewers say

### Washington Examiner Digital

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/washington-examiner-digital/id566417957)

**Currently charting:** #194 Top Grossing · Magazines & Newspapers (US App Store)

Access breaking political news, in-depth analysis, and a digital replica of the print edition. Stay informed with real-time updates, exclusive coverage, and personalized content. Read magazine editions and enjoy customizable reading options.

**Highlights:** Breaking political news, In-depth analysis, Digital replica of print edition, Live news updates, Exclusive opinion pieces, Customizable reading experience, Personalized news feed

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| 1 Year Subscription | $64.99 | per year |
| January 28, 2013 | $4.99 | one-time |
| May 13, 2013 | $4.99 | one-time |
| May 27, 2013 | $4.99 | one-time |
| December 23, 2013 | $4.99 | one-time |
| March 28 / April 4, 2016 Double Issue | $4.99 | one-time |
| July 4 / 11, 2016 Double Issue | $4.99 | one-time |
| January 30, 2016 | $4.99 | one-time |
| February 6, 2016 | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great content
- 👍 Improved with 3.0 update
- 👍 Updated app working beautifully
- 👍 Friendly display on phone

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App unstable, stories close
- 🐛 Share links not working
- 🐛 App not tended to
- 🐛 App does not open
- 🐛 Cannot log in

**Reported bugs**

- Selected stories close on their own
- Share links do not work
- App does not open
- Login jumps around
- App is in French

**Requested features**

- Add a back button for iPad
- Fix share links
- Fix login issues
- Provide an English version
- Fix subscription errors (e.g., 1969 expiry)


### BCD E

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bcd-e-edition/id1537192415)

This application provides a digital replica of the Brown County Democrat's printed newspaper. Access is granted through an existing newspaper or digital-only subscription. Contact support for any usage questions.

**Highlights:** Digital newspaper replica, Access via subscription, Contact support available, Latest edition updates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Washington Examiner Digital free?

Washington Examiner Digital is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is BCD E free?

BCD E is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Washington Examiner Digital or BCD E?

BCD E is rated higher. Washington Examiner Digital averages 1.8 out of 5 from 57 ratings, while BCD E averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Washington Examiner Digital or BCD E have ads?

Both Washington Examiner Digital and BCD E show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Washington Examiner Digital or BCD E?

Washington Examiner Digital ships an update every 3 months, and BCD E every 4 months. Most recently, Washington Examiner Digital was updated on October 18, 2026 and BCD E on October 14, 2026.

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