# The Boston Globe vs The Source

The clearest difference is review sentiment: The Source at 100% against The Boston Globe's 41%. The Source also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). The Boston Globe's advantage is ratings volume (42K vs 14) and chart position (#30 vs unranked). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Boston Globe sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $29.99 per month. The Source asks for nothing beyond the download.

The Source holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Boston Globe has 42K ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of The Boston Globe's written reviews are positive against 100% of The Source's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Boston Globe | The Source |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (42K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-boston-globe/id632761100/reviews) | **[5.0 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-source-corenet-global/id1504664263/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **42K** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | 40.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#30** | — |
| Size | 57 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | +12 |
| Developer | [BOSTON GLOBE MEDIA PARTNERS, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1324796989) | [CoreNet Global, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1048984818) |

## What reviewers say

### The Boston Globe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-boston-globe/id632761100)

**Currently charting:** #30 Top Grossing · Magazines & Newspapers, #45 Top Grossing · News, #63 Top Free · Magazines & Newspapers, #115 Top Free · News (US App Store)

Access award-winning journalism covering local and national news, politics, business, arts, and culture. Read, watch, and comment on stories, with customizable notifications and offline reading capabilities. Explore in-depth features, opinion pieces, and daily news updates.

**Highlights:** Award-winning journalism, Local and national news, Investigative reporting, Opinion and analysis, Customizable notifications, Offline article saving, In-app commenting

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $29.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 📰 Excellent news coverage
- 🏆 Great investigative journalism
- 🗞️ Reliable and informative
- 💻 Convenient digital format

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Poor search functionality
- 🔀 Repetitive/recycled content
- 🤖 Intrusive ads
- 🔒 Login issues
- 🗺️ Confusing navigation

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes after recent update
- Inability to find comics and puzzles
- Inconsistent page layout and formatting

**Requested features**

- Video journalism and documentaries
- Offline reading mode
- Improved article sharing
- Better integration between app and email


### The Source

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-source-corenet-global/id1504664263)

Access the latest corporate real estate news and content. Stay informed on key topics relevant to professionals in the field. This app delivers current information directly to your device.

**Highlights:** Current CRE content, Relevant industry news, Direct delivery to device, Top-of-mind topics, Professional insights

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Boston Globe free?

The Boston Globe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is The Source free?

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

### Which has better reviews, The Boston Globe or The Source?

The Source is rated higher. The Boston Globe averages 4.6 out of 5 from 42K ratings, while The Source averages 5.0 from 14 ratings.

### Do The Boston Globe or The Source have ads?

The Boston Globe shows ads; The Source does not.

### Which is updated more often, The Boston Globe or The Source?

The Boston Globe ships an update every 6 weeks, and The Source every 6 weeks. Most recently, The Boston Globe was updated on October 19, 2026 and The Source on October 9, 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.*