Comparison

eGov vs The Standard

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

Head to head
About

eGov

Features
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Magazine Porta: http://egov.eletsonline.com The eGov magazine enjoys the distinction of being Asia’s first magazine on e-Governance. Founded in 2005, the monthly magazine is published in both print and online formats, and is focussed exclusively on the use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) for bringing efficiency, accountability and transparency to various citizen and business related initiatives of the government. No other magazine in Asia offers readers such in-depth coverage of new e-Governance models. We cover all aspects of e-Governance – from new technological advances in ICT to the ways in which common citizens benefit when their interactions with government departments are through digital interfaces and the myriad issues involved in implementation of e-Governance initiatives. The eGov magazine’s biggest advantage is its ability to carry the views of all the stakeholders in e-Governance domain – policy makers, experts, industry leaders, administrators and the academia. Our experienced team of editors, researchers, and marketers take a 360-degree approach for creating content – breaking news, feature articles and interviews – that can keep our steadily growing global audience well informed on issues of e-Governance. The who’s who in the industry disseminate their ideas and innovations through the pages of our magazine. eGov aims to be your first stop for what’s new and what’s next in e-Governance. Magazine Subscriptions are available for purchase inside this app. Three months subscription - $1.99 (automatically renewed until canceled) Six months subscription - $4.99 (automatically renewed until canceled) One year subscription - $10.99 (automatically renewed until canceled) Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Your iTunes account will automatically be charged at the same price for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period unless you change your subscription preferences in your account settings. You can manage your subscriptions through your account settings after purchase on your device. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. Please visit http://www.magzter.com/ns/privacy-policy.html for our Privacy Policy and http://www.magzter.com/ns/terms_condition.html for our Terms & Conditions

About

The Standard

Stay informed with local news, in-depth journalism, and real-time alerts. Access a digital replica of the print edition, customize your reading experience, and enjoy content on the go.

Highlights
  • In-depth local journalism
  • Breaking news alerts
  • Sports coverage
  • Streamlined reading experience
  • Customizable text size and night mode
  • Offline reading
  • Digital eNewspaper replica
Features
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From critically acclaimed storytelling to powerful photography to engaging videos — The Standard-Times app delivers the local news that matters most to your community. APP FEATURES: • Access all of our in-depth journalism, including things to do around town, sports coverage from high school to the pros, and much more. • Enjoy a streamlined, fast-loading experience that makes it easy to view the stories, photos, and videos that matter to you. • Get breaking news, sports scores, and weather alerts with real-time notifications tailored to your interests. • Customize your experience by saving your favorite stories, adjusting text size, using night mode, or reading offline. • eNewspaper: Just like our print edition but accessible on your mobile devices. And access to USA TODAY and 200+ local eNewspapers. MORE INFORMATION: • Privacy Policy: https://cm.southcoasttoday.com/privacy/ • Terms of Service: https://cm.southcoasttoday.com/terms/ • Help Center: https://help.southcoasttoday.com • Subscriptions are charged to your account at confirmation of purchase and automatically renew each month or year, unless turned off in your account settings at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage your subscriptions and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription, where applicable. See "Subscription Support" in the app's Settings for more details and customer service contact information.

Screenshots

eGov4 screens
The Standard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: eGov at none against The Standard's shown. eGov also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 18.6). The Standard's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). 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. eGov sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and The Standard sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

eGov ships an update every 3 months, The Standard monthly. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
eGov versus The Standard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametereGovThe Standard
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.4 (220 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—42.9% of reviews
Number of ratings—220 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB185 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperMagzter Inc.USA TODAY Co., Inc.

Bugs and requests

eGov

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

The Standard

Reported bugs

13 issues
  • Comes zoomed
  • Goes to bottom of next page when turning pages
  • Impossible to bring up full page view
  • Only sits on half display area on iPad
  • Continually locks up and frozen
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  • App crashes on opening
  • App keeps crashing
  • Cannot scroll to an article
  • App will just close
  • Online access as a subscriber is non existent
  • System crashes without allowing online access
  • App crashes on opening
  • Requires Bluetooth access

Requested features

2 requests
  • Bring back old format
  • Allow default to news page

In-app purchases

10 purchases

eGov

One-time10
  • Vol 14 Issue 24$1.99
  • Vol 14 Issue 25$1.99
  • Jan 2019$1.99
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  • Feb 2019$1.99
  • Mar 2019$1.99
  • Apr 2019$1.99
  • May 2019$1.99
  • June 2019$1.99
  • July 2019$1.99
  • Aug 2019$1.99
5 purchases

The Standard

Subscriptions5
  • Monthly Digital Rate1 Month trial$9.991 Month
  • Monthly Digital Rate1 Month trial$14.991 Month
  • Standard-Times Subscription1 Month trial$16.991 Month
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  • Monthly Digital Subscription$16.991 Month
  • Annual Digital Subscription1 Year trial$69.991 Year

Questions

Is eGov free?
eGov is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Standard free?
The Standard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do eGov or The Standard have ads?
The Standard shows ads; eGov does not.
Which is updated more often, eGov or The Standard?
eGov ships an update every 3 months, and The Standard monthly. Most recently, eGov was updated on October 29, 2026 and The Standard on October 29, 2026.

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