Dorchester Star vs RM Telegram
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Dorchester Star
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This is a digital replica of the printed Dorchester Star. 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.
RM Telegram
Access a digital replica of your local newspaper, featuring the latest news and articles. This application is included with your all-access membership.
- Digital newspaper replica
- Live news updates
- Included with membership
- Local content
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The Rocky Mount Telegram eEdition app now includes both LIVE NEWS and the replica edition of your local newspaper. This is a digital replica of the printed Rocky Mount Telegram. This app is part of your all access membership.
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Verdict
Dorchester Star and RM Telegram 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. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | Dorchester Star | RM Telegram |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.9 (10 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 10 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 4 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Adams Publishing Group, LLC | APG East LLC |
In-app purchases
Dorchester Star
No in-app purchases
RM Telegram
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Dorchester Star free?
Is RM Telegram free?
Do Dorchester Star or RM Telegram have ads?
Which is updated more often, Dorchester Star or RM Telegram?
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