Herald Journal vs Reflector NC
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.
Reflector NC
Access both live news updates and a digital replica of your local newspaper. This application is part of an all-access membership, providing a convenient way to stay informed.
- Digital replica of newspaper
- Live news updates
- Part of all-access membership
- Local news coverage
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The Daily Reflector eEdition app now includes both LIVE NEWS and the replica edition of your local newspaper. This is a digital replica of The Daily Reflector. 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
The clearest difference is monetization model: Reflector NC at free against Herald Journal's free with in-app purchases. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Herald Journal against 4.5 for Reflector NC. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19 and 24 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Herald Journal | Reflector NC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (19 ratings) | 4.5 (24 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 19 | 24 — 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 | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pioneer Newspapers Inc. | APG East LLC |
Customer experience
Herald Journal
Reflector NC
In-app purchases
Herald Journal
No in-app purchases
Reflector NC
No in-app purchases
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