# The Press Democrat vs Temblor

The clearest difference is rating: The Press Democrat at 4.5 against Temblor's 3.8. The Press Democrat also leads on ratings volume (1.6K vs 12). Temblor's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Press Democrat sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Temblor asks for nothing beyond the download.

The Press Democrat holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Press Democrat has 1.6K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of The Press Democrat's written reviews are positive against 53% of Temblor's.

The Press Democrat ships an update monthly, Temblor every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Press Democrat | Temblor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-press-democrat/id591168598/reviews)** | [3.8 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/temblor/id879904452/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.6K** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | **60.0% of reviews** | 52.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 187 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MediaNews Group](https://appshunter.io/developer/364357227) | [Temblor, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/950124291) |

## What reviewers say

### The Press Democrat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-press-democrat/id591168598)

Access personalized news content tailored to your interests and save articles for later. Customize push notifications and enjoy a streamlined reading experience with a fresh, faster interface. Read the eEdition directly within the app.

**Highlights:** Personalized news recommendations, Customizable content topics, Save articles for later, Custom push notifications, In-app eEdition access, Top navigation bar

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Press Democrat Monthly Subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| Press Democrat Annual Subscription | $174.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 📰 Great local news coverage
- 📱 Convenient mobile access
- 👍 Easy to navigate and read
- 🔍 Comprehensive content
- 🌐 Seamless online experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 📚 Difficult to navigate and read
- 🔍 Lacking comprehensive content
- 💰 Paid subscription required
- 🔄 Slow to load and refresh

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Articles fail to load properly
- Navigation buttons not working
- Subscription issues and login problems
- Compatibility issues with older devices

**Requested features**

- Improve stability and reliability
- Enhance navigation and readability
- Expand content coverage
- Offer free access or trial period
- Optimize loading and refresh times


### Temblor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/temblor/id879904452)

Understand your personal earthquake risk with detailed information and real-time global earthquake data. Receive notifications for nearby quakes and access news and analyses on earthquake science and events.

**Highlights:** Personalized earthquake risk assessment, Global earthquake monitoring, Real-time quake notifications, Hazard map layers (shaking, liquefaction), Earthquake news and analysis, View global fault lines

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Press Democrat free?

The Press Democrat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Temblor free?

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

### Which has better reviews, The Press Democrat or Temblor?

The Press Democrat is rated higher. The Press Democrat averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Temblor averages 3.8 from 12 ratings.

### Do The Press Democrat or Temblor have ads?

The Press Democrat shows ads; Temblor does not.

### Which is updated more often, The Press Democrat or Temblor?

The Press Democrat ships an update monthly, and Temblor every 2 months. Most recently, The Press Democrat was updated on November 6, 2026 and Temblor on November 1, 2026.

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