The Hill E vs Sun Thisweek Burnsville
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Hill E
Access agenda-setting political news and in-depth reporting from Washington. This digital edition offers a curated reading experience, perfect for a quick overview or leisurely exploration of current events. Download editions for offline access.
- Non-partisan political news
- Agenda-setting reporting
- Curated digital edition
- Offline reading
- Washington D.C. focus
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The Hill is the definitive digital source for non-partisan political news and information—providing you with agenda-setting reporting on what’s happening in Washington, and why it matters. This e-edition complements our core news app and offers subscribers a curated experience that you can read through in a single sitting or complete at your leisure. Download the whole edition for offline reading during travel.
Sun Thisweek Burnsville
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This is a digital replica of the printed Sun Thisweek Burnsville-Eagan. This app is part of your all access subscription. If you have questions about using the app please call Customer Service at (763) 712-3544.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sun Thisweek Burnsville at none against The Hill E's 10. The Hill E's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, update cadence and device support 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. The Hill E sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Sun Thisweek Burnsville asks for nothing beyond the download.
The Hill E ships an update every 3 months, Sun Thisweek Burnsville every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Hill E | Sun Thisweek Burnsville |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (588 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 24.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 588 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 126 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nexstar Broadcasting | Adams Publishing Group, LLC |
Bugs and requests
The Hill E
Reported bugs
6 issues- App doesn't open or crashes on launch
- Pop-up ad surveys block app functionality
- Outdated news content displayed (3+ weeks old)
- Twitter sharing feature non-functional
- Unable to move content boxes within articles
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- Pagination controls obstruct readability
Requested features
4 requests- Improved iPad and iPhone compatibility
- Better article navigation and discovery
- Responsive design for mobile devices
- Enhanced sharing functionality (Twitter integration)
Sun Thisweek Burnsville
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
The Hill E
- The Hill - Digital Edition for iPad Issue 271$0.99
- The Hill - Digital Edition for iPad Issue 272$0.99
- The Hill - Digital Edition for iPad Issue 273$0.99
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- The Hill - Digital Edition for iPad Issue 274$0.99
- The Hill - Digital Edition for iPad Issue 275$0.99
- The Hill - Digital Edition for iPad Issue 276$0.99
- The Hill - Digital Edition for iPad Issue 277$0.99
- The Hill - Digital Edition for iPad Issue 278$0.99
- The Hill - Digital Edition for iPad Issue 279$0.99
- The Hill - Digital Edition for iPad Issue 280$0.99
Sun Thisweek Burnsville
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is The Hill E free?
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