# SFGATE vs AccessNorthGA

SFGATE and AccessNorthGA are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and chart position among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | SFGATE | AccessNorthGA |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (124 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sfgate/id6762748205/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **124** | — |
| Positive reviews | 81.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Best chart rank | **#103** | #197 |
| Size | 38 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Hearst Newspapers](https://appshunter.io/developer/397018366) | [AccessWDUN/JACOBS Media Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/466903370) |

## What reviewers say

### SFGATE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sfgate/id6762748205)

**Currently charting:** #103 Top Free · Magazines & Newspapers (US App Store)

Access in-depth Bay Area news and culture with an ad-free reading experience. Unlock exclusive content and connect with the places that matter most to you.

**Highlights:** Ad-free reading experience, In-depth news coverage, Bay Area culture insights, Exclusive content for members, Connect with local places

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### AccessNorthGA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/accessnorthga/id6778931165)

**Currently charting:** #197 Top Free · Magazines & Newspapers (US App Store)

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SFGATE free?

SFGATE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is AccessNorthGA free?

AccessNorthGA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do SFGATE or AccessNorthGA have ads?

Neither SFGATE nor AccessNorthGA shows ads.

### Which is more popular, SFGATE or AccessNorthGA?

SFGATE currently peaks at #103 in the App Store charts, and AccessNorthGA at #197. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*