# Edmonton Journal ePaper vs Canada Press

The clearest difference is ads: Edmonton Journal ePaper at none against Canada Press's shown. Canada Press's advantage is review sentiment (59% vs 34%) and rating (4.6 vs 4.2). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Edmonton Journal ePaper sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $10.99 per month and Canada Press sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Canada Press holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 46 and 55 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 34% of Edmonton Journal ePaper's written reviews are positive against 59% of Canada Press's.

Edmonton Journal ePaper ships an update every 7 months, Canada Press every 12 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Edmonton Journal ePaper | Canada Press |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (46 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/edmonton-journal-epaper/id603637173/reviews) | **[4.6 (55 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canada-press/id853852419/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 46 | **55** |
| Positive reviews | 33.9% of reviews | **59.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 7 months** | Every 12 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 54 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Postmedia Network INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/406384675) | [Studio BabDreams](https://appshunter.io/developer/431517875) |

## What reviewers say

### Edmonton Journal ePaper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/edmonton-journal-epaper/id603637173)

Access a digital replica of the printed newspaper, featuring all content including stories, photos, and artwork. Browse pages like a physical paper or use search and sharing functions. Enjoy your daily news on your preferred device, whether at home or on the go.

**Highlights:** Digital replica of printed edition, Browse pages like a newspaper, Search articles, Share articles, Access on any device

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Edmonton J. ePaper | $10.99 | per month |
| Edmonton Journal ePaper | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Enjoy reading the Journal
- 👍 Good reading experience
- 👍 Optimized reading option
- 👍 Love the electronic version
- 👍 Seamless experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 App closes unexpectedly
- 🐛 Unreadable with app
- 🐛 App is terrible
- 🐛 Paper is declining

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes within seconds
- App closes after about 60 seconds
- App closes several times while reading
- App freezes
- White screen when picking article

**Requested features**

- Option to purchase electronic version only
- Download crosswords
- Dark mode option
- Ability to download crosswords


### Canada Press

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canada-press/id853852419)

Access over 500 news feeds from 110 Canadian newspapers and magazines in one place. Stay updated with daily, weekly, and monthly publications, and discover local news near you. Share articles, search by keywords, and receive push notifications for your favorite sources.

**Highlights:** Access 500+ news feeds, Browse daily, weekly, monthly press, Locate local newspapers, Receive push notifications, Search articles by keywords, Share news with friends

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 month | $0.99 | per month |
| 3 months | $1.99 | per 3 months |
| 6 months | $3.99 | per 6 months |
| 1 year | $5.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great news coverage
- 👍 Informative content
- 👍 Quality fact-checking
- 👍 Dedication and integrity
- 👍 Valuable resource

**What reviewers complain about**

-  anúncios Intrusive ads
- 💰 Paywall articles
- 🚫 Very little free news
- 😩 Terribly boring
- 🚫 No news, only advertising

**Reported bugs**

- App will no longer display any articles, blank white screen
- Bug with alerts deleting all other alerts

**Requested features**

- Indicate paywall articles with a “$”
- Segregate free sources from paywall sources
- Delete papers that won’t let you into items after quota
- Include some dissident reporting
- Fix bug with alerts deleting other alerts


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Edmonton Journal ePaper free?

Edmonton Journal ePaper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Canada Press free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Edmonton Journal ePaper or Canada Press?

Canada Press is rated higher. Edmonton Journal ePaper averages 4.2 out of 5 from 46 ratings, while Canada Press averages 4.6 from 55 ratings.

### Do Edmonton Journal ePaper or Canada Press have ads?

Canada Press shows ads; Edmonton Journal ePaper does not.

### Which is updated more often, Edmonton Journal ePaper or Canada Press?

Edmonton Journal ePaper ships an update every 7 months, and Canada Press every 12 months. Most recently, Edmonton Journal ePaper was updated on November 1, 2026 and Canada Press on November 1, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*