Comparison

Speciality Food vs Cornwall Live

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

Head to head
About

Speciality Food

Features
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The authority in the fine food industry, Speciality Food is a must-read guide for retailers and professionals across food and drink. Each issue provides need-to-know trade news, business advice from renowned experts, exclusive comment and opinion from people at the heart of the industry, and retail insight from some of the most revered retailers across the UK. Every corner of the industry is explored to highlight the best products – from cheese and deli products to store cupboard essentials, hot and cold drinks, snacks and confectionery – and every issue features the latest artisan launches, as well as trend reports and insider information on what the future holds for food and drink. Every issue includes: The latest news from across the food and drink industry Product recommendations Insight and opinion from renowned experts Reports on upcoming trends Practical retail and business advice ---------------------------------------------- This is a free app download. Within the app users can purchase the current issue and back issues. Subscriptions are also available within the application. A subscription will start from the latest regular issue at the time of purchase. -The subscription will renew automatically unless cancelled more than 24 hours before the end of the current period. You will be charged for renewal within 24 hours of the end of the current period, for the same duration and at the current subscription rate for the product. -You may turn off the auto-renewal of subscriptions through your Account Settings, however you are not able to cancel the current subscription during its active period. -Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when a subscription to that publication is purchased. -If a subscription offers a free trial, at the end of the trial period, you will be charged the full price of the subscription. You may cancel a subscription during its free trial period via the subscription settings on your iTunes account. This must be done 24 hours before the end of the subscription period to avoid being charged. Users can register for/ login to a pocketmags account in-app. This will protect their issues in the case of a lost device and allow browsing of purchases on multiple platforms. Existing pocketmags users can retrieve their purchases by logging into their account. We recommend loading the app for the first time in a wi-fi area so that all issue data is retrieved. If your app will not load past the splash page after a first install or an update, please delete and reinstall the app from the App Store Help and frequently asked questions can be accessed in-app and on pocketmags. If you have any problems at all please do not hesitate to contact us: help@pocketmags.com -------------------- You can find our privacy policy here: http://www.pocketmags.com/privacy.aspx You can find our terms and conditions here: http://www.pocketmags.com/terms.aspx

About

Cornwall Live

Access local news, entertainment, and events for the Cornwall region. Stay informed with breaking news, discover upcoming activities, and personalize your content feed. Save articles for offline reading and engage with the community through comments and polls.

Highlights
  • Local news and in-depth articles
  • Event listings and cultural scene updates
  • Personalized content feed
  • Interactive features (comments, polls)
  • Breaking news alerts
  • Save articles for offline reading
Features
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Introducing Cornwall Live: Your Ultimate Cornwall Experience Welcome to Cornwall Live, your go-to app for all things Cornwall! Immerse yourself in a world of local news, entertainment, events, and more. Stay connected with the heart of the region and never miss a beat on what's happening in Cornwall and beyond. With our user-friendly interface and comprehensive coverage, you'll have your finger on the pulse of the area like never before. Stay Informed: Get the latest breaking news, in-depth articles, and exclusive reports right at your fingertips. From local politics to community stories, we've got you covered. What's On: Discover a vibrant array of events, concerts, exhibitions, and festivals happening around town. Plan your weekends with ease and stay up to date with Cornwall’s lively cultural scene. Personalised Content: Design your feed to fit you by selecting the topics you’re most interested in. Interactive Features: Share articles with friends, leave comments, and participate in polls to voice your opinions. Join the conversation and become a part of the Cornwall Live community. Breaking News Alerts: Be the first to know about important news, updates, and events with our real-time push notifications. From breaking news stories to traffic updates, we'll keep you informed and connected. Save For Later: Save articles to read later, even when you're offline, so you can enjoy your news on the go, anytime. Unlock Cornwall Live Premium for the Full Experience Unlimited articles Never miss out on a top story with access to unlimited articles and exclusive content. Ad-free browsing Enjoy an uninterrupted reading experience with absolutely no ads. Exclusive offers Get access to exclusive deals and offers only available to our Premium members. Puzzles Flex your mental muscles with our selection of puzzles including crosswords and sudoku. Terms and Conditions https://www.cornwalllive.com/terms-conditions/ Privacy Notice https://www.cornwalllive.com/privacy-notice/

Screenshots

Speciality Food2 screens
Cornwall Live4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Speciality Food at none against Cornwall Live's shown. Cornwall Live's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Speciality Food sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Cornwall Live sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Speciality Food ships an update every 3 months, Cornwall Live monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Speciality Food versus Cornwall Live: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpeciality FoodCornwall Live
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.6 (23 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—32.5% of reviews
Number of ratings—23 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB120 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperArtichoke Media LtdTrinity Mirror Digital Media Limited

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Speciality Food

One-time10
  • novdec2015Free
  • Oct-15Free
  • Sep-15Free
Show 7 more
  • julaug2015Free
  • May-15Free
  • Apr-15Free
  • Mar-15Free
  • Feb-15Free
  • Jan-15Free
  • Speciality Food Issue$6.99
2 purchases

Cornwall Live

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly1 Month trial$4.991 Month
  • Yearly1 Year trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Speciality Food free?
Speciality Food is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cornwall Live free?
Cornwall Live is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Speciality Food or Cornwall Live have ads?
Cornwall Live shows ads; Speciality Food does not.
Which is updated more often, Speciality Food or Cornwall Live?
Speciality Food ships an update every 3 months, and Cornwall Live monthly. Most recently, Speciality Food was updated on November 1, 2026 and Cornwall Live on November 2, 2026.

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