National Post ePaper vs DiscoverWestman
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
National Post ePaper
Access the National Post newspaper digitally, mirroring the print edition. Read articles and news from home or work. Offers monthly subscriptions or single issue purchases.
- Digital newspaper replica
- Read anytime, anywhere
- Monthly subscription option
- Single issue purchase
- Automatic renewal management
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Now you can read National Post anytime, anywhere. The National Post ePaper is available to you at home or at work, and is the same edition as the printed copy available at the newsstand. •The National Post ePaper app allows you to subscribe to a 1 month subscription for $12.99/month or purchase a single issue at $1.99/issue. •Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase •The 1 month subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period •Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and the cost of renewal is •You may manage your subscriptions and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the your Account Settings after purchase •No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period Privacy Policy: https://epaper.nationalpost.com/help/PrivacyPolicy Terms of Use: https://epaper.nationalpost.com/help/TermsOfUse
DiscoverWestman
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Your quick, customizable connection to your community. The DiscoverWestman app is easy, instant access to the local information you care about. Browse at your convenience or have your choice of information sent instantly to your phone. Stream your favourite local radio station. Read the latest news, weather, and community information from the Westman region. The DiscoverWestman app keeps you informed all day, every day, powered by relevant, local information from DiscoverWestman.com. Listen to your favourite local radio, discover local events, check the weather, and find out what's going on in town, all in a few taps. And get customizable notifications sent to your phone. Features: - Instant updates: customizable push notifications let you be the first to know about the information and organizations you care about (eg. school cancellations, breaking news, weather alerts) - Streaming: Listen to your favourite local radio, CJRB 1220 AM on-the-go, and look up recently played songs - Live local weather conditions, including hourly and 7-day forecasts and radar maps from Environment Canada - News, sports, and community information, powered by DiscoverWestman.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DiscoverWestman at none against National Post ePaper's 2. DiscoverWestman also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). National Post ePaper's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 6 months vs every 12 months). On price and device support 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. National Post ePaper sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $10.99 per month. DiscoverWestman asks for nothing beyond the download.
National Post ePaper ships an update every 6 months, DiscoverWestman every 12 months. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.
| Parameter | National Post ePaper | DiscoverWestman |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (195 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 53.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 195 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months — better | Every 12 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 54 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Postmedia Network INC. | Golden West Broadcasting, Ltd. |
Bugs and requests
National Post ePaper
Reported bugs
28 issues- Cannot sign in to the mobile site
- Too many requests to log in
- Login is glitchy and doesn't always work
- App does not recognize paid subscribers
- App crashes constantly
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- App crashes when flipping through sections
- App crashes when opening
- App crashes or exits multiple times while reading
- Cannot enter comments
- App crashes and online edition has to be opened multiple times
- App doesn't work, contacted support with no response
- PDFs are often improperly formatted
- App is unreliable, no service for extended periods
- Customer service won't assist with Apple subscriptions
- App stopped downloading on iOS
- No new paper since a specific date
- App stopped working after a week, blank page
- Repeat crashes in iOS 15.2
- App crashes all the time when swiping from page to page
- Cannot get the paper on Windows computer
- Have to download the app every day, goes to iTunes
- Optimizing function fails at times, requires iPad reboot
- PressReader capitalization and paragraph breaks are difficult to read
- App won't connect to the paper
- App won't connect for the last 3 days
- Paid for monthly e-paper, received trial for another paper
- Impossible to get subscription issues fixed in the app
- When tapping to continue a story, enlarged font size doesn't hold
Requested features
6 requests- Disable headline links to article text for pure simulated paper
- Add a comic strip page and regular letters section
- Start a national TV broadcast program
- Improve typesetting for a cleaner look
- Maintain enlarged font size when continuing a story on another page
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- Better fact checking
DiscoverWestman
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
National Post ePaper
- National Post ePaper Monthly$10.991 Month
- National Post Single Issue$1.99
DiscoverWestman
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is National Post ePaper free?
Is DiscoverWestman free?
Do National Post ePaper or DiscoverWestman have ads?
Which is updated more often, National Post ePaper or DiscoverWestman?
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