Herald Journal vs Perquimans
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.
Perquimans
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This is a digital replica of The Perquimans Weekly. This app is part of your all access membership. If you have questions about using the app please contact us at customercare@apgenc.com or call (252) 329-9505.
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Verdict
Herald Journal and Perquimans are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Herald Journal | Perquimans |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (19 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 19 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 4 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pioneer Newspapers Inc. | APG East LLC |
In-app purchases
Herald Journal
No in-app purchases
Perquimans
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Herald Journal free?
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Do Herald Journal or Perquimans have ads?
Which is updated more often, Herald Journal or Perquimans?
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