The Freeman eEdition vs State Affairs
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Freeman eEdition
Access breaking news, business, and sports updates from your local newspaper. Enjoy premium local features and an exact digital replica of the print edition. Stay informed wherever you go with this convenient news app.
- Breaking news access
- Business and sports updates
- Premium local features
- Digital replica of print newspaper
- News alerts
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Take the Waukesha Freeman with you while you're on the go with the Freeman app! Get easy access to breaking news, business news and sports, as well as premium content, including local features and more. Any way you want it, we deliver. Freeman readers enjoy full access to all content on the app, including the day’s newspaper contents and breaking news and alerts. The app also includes access to the Freeman E-Edition, which is an exact replica of the print newspaper available online. Questions? Please contact us at (262) 542-2500.
State Affairs
Access state governance and policy insights with real-time legislative tracking, nonpartisan news, and advocacy tools. Designed for professionals on the go, it offers an intuitive interface for efficient strategy and decisive action.
- Real-time legislative tracking
- Nonpartisan news and analysis
- Advocacy tools for outreach
- Intuitive user interface
- Stay informed on state governance
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The State Affairs app is built for State Affairs Pro subscribers to navigate state governance and policy with ease and precision. Designed for professionals, advocates, and stakeholders in state affairs, this app provides the tools you need to stay informed, strategize effectively, and act decisively while on-the-move. Key Features - Real-Time Legislative Tracking: Stay updated on your tracked bills, amendments, and legislative activities as they happen. - Nonpartisan News and Analysis: Easily access unbiased, fact-based news with the app. Stay informed on the latest developments and deep dives into critical issues as they happen. - Advocacy Tools: Engage with decision-makers using in-app tools designed to streamline outreach and advocacy efforts. - Intuitive User Interface: Navigate seamlessly through a clean, user-friendly interface designed to optimize efficiency and enhance productivity. Who Is This App For? State Affairs Pro is ideal for: - Policy professionals - Lobbyists and advocates - Government officials - Business leaders and organizations impacted by state policies - Educators and researchers Always Up-to-Date Our team is committed to ensuring the app evolves with your needs. Regular updates deliver enhanced features and improved functionality, keeping you at the forefront of state governance. Download State Affairs Pro Today! Take control of your state governance strategy with the tools and insights that matter. Download the app now to get your Pro subscription at your fingertips. For access, be sure to subscribe on the pro.stateaffairs.com website and join the community of professionals shaping the future of state policy.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: State Affairs at none against The Freeman eEdition's shown. State Affairs also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). The Freeman eEdition's advantage is ratings volume (107 vs 15). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
State Affairs holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Freeman eEdition has 107 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 92% of The Freeman eEdition's written reviews are positive against 100% of State Affairs's.
The Freeman eEdition ships an update every 4 months, State Affairs fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Freeman eEdition | State Affairs |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (107 ratings) | 5.0 (15 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 92.3% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 107 — better | 15 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 46 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Conley Publishing Group LTD. | State Affairs Inc. |
Customer experience
The Freeman eEdition
State Affairs
In-app purchases
The Freeman eEdition
No in-app purchases
State Affairs
No in-app purchases
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