Comparison

PG Citizen vs Marianas Variety e

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

PG Citizen

Access a digital replica of a traditional newspaper, featuring all original stories, photos, and artwork. Enjoy an easy-to-use interface for browsing or searching content, and read articles anytime, anywhere after creating a free account.

Highlights
  • Digital replica of print publication
  • All original stories, photos, and artwork
  • Easy-to-use interface
  • Custom search functionality
  • Share articles
  • Offline reading
Features
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The Prince George Citizen is Prince George BC's official record since 1915. The Prince George Citizen e-Edition is a replica of our traditional printed publication with all the stories, photos, and artwork intact. You can read your favorite newspaper and our magazines anytime and anywhere. The easy-to-use interface lets you flip leisurely through the pages like a newspaper, or conduct custom searches and share articles. Download the e-Edition and read it anywhere. Simply start by creating your account, it's free.

About

Marianas Variety e

Access news and updates from the Marianas, Guam, and Micronesia. This official e-edition provides a trusted source for current events.

Highlights
  • Local news coverage
  • Micronesia updates
  • Guam news
  • Trusted news source
  • E-edition format
Features
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Stay informed and connected with the official Marianas Variety News & Views e-Edition app — your trusted source for news in the Marianas, Guam, and Micronesia.

Screenshots

PG Citizen4 screens
Marianas Variety e4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Marianas Variety e at 100% against PG Citizen's 50%. Marianas Variety e also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 16 months) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). PG Citizen's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Marianas Variety e holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Marianas Variety e has 14 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of PG Citizen's written reviews are positive against 100% of Marianas Variety e's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PG Citizen ships an update every 16 months, Marianas Variety e every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
PG Citizen versus Marianas Variety e: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPG CitizenMarianas Variety e
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2 ratings)4.8 (14 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings214 — better
Update frequencyEvery 16 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB35 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperPressReader IncYOUNIS ART STUDIO, INC

Customer experience

PG Citizen

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Marianas Variety e

All ratings11 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

PG Citizen

No in-app purchases

None

Marianas Variety e

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PG Citizen free?
PG Citizen is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Marianas Variety e free?
Marianas Variety e is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PG Citizen or Marianas Variety e?
Marianas Variety e is rated higher. PG Citizen averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Marianas Variety e averages 4.8 from 14 ratings.
Do PG Citizen or Marianas Variety e have ads?
Marianas Variety e shows ads; PG Citizen does not.
Which is updated more often, PG Citizen or Marianas Variety e?
PG Citizen ships an update every 16 months, and Marianas Variety e every 9 days. Most recently, PG Citizen was updated on October 19, 2026 and Marianas Variety e on October 24, 2026.

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