Herald Journal vs Star Democrat eEdition
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Herald Journal
Access the replica edition of your local newspaper and stay updated with live news. This application is part of an all-access subscription, offering quality local journalism.
- Replica edition of local newspaper
- Live news updates
- Quality local journalism
- Subscription access
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The Herald Journal now includes both LIVE NEWS and the replica edition of your local newspaper which provides quality local journalism. This app is part of your all access subscription. If you have questions about using the app please contact us at circulation@hjnews.com or call Customer Service at (435) 752-2121, press #1.
Star Democrat eEdition
Access a digital replica of the daily newspaper. This application is included with your all-access membership subscription. Contact support for any usage questions.
- Digital newspaper replica
- Included with membership
- Access daily editions
- Contact support available
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This is a digital replica of the printed Star Democrat. This app is part of your all access membership. If you have questions about using the app please contact us at subscribe@chespub.com or call (410) 770-4005.
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Verdict
Herald Journal and Star Democrat eEdition both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Herald Journal's written reviews are positive against 71% of Star Democrat eEdition's. Star Democrat eEdition's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Herald Journal holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19 and 28 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Herald Journal's written reviews are positive against 71% of Star Democrat eEdition's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Herald Journal | Star Democrat eEdition |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (19 ratings) — better | 4.2 (28 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 71.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 19 | 28 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 4 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Pioneer Newspapers Inc. | Adams Publishing Group, LLC |
Customer experience
Herald Journal
Star Democrat eEdition
In-app purchases
Herald Journal
No in-app purchases
Star Democrat eEdition
No in-app purchases
Questions
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