The Weekly Packet vs 560 KPQ
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Weekly Packet
This app delivers local news and stories from the Blue Hill Peninsula in Maine, covering traditions, industries, and community decisions. It offers convenient digital access to the newspaper's content.
- Local news coverage
- Community stories
- Industry and tradition reporting
- Municipal and educational news
- Digital newspaper access
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The Weekly Packet has been serving the Blue Hill Peninsula for the last five decades. It shares the stories and news of Blue Hill, Brooklin, Brooksville, Sedgwick and Surry, Maine. Steeped rich in traditions such as fishing, boat building and agriculture, the newspaper follows the lives of its people and industry while also serving as the local paper of record and reporting on the municipal and educational decisions that affect the lives of the people that call the peninsula their home. Blue Hill, with its hospital and diverse alternative health care providers, as well as its many businesses and cultural institutions, serves as a nexus for the area. Magazine Subscriptions are available for purchase inside this app. Three months subscription (automatically renewed until cancelled) Six months subscription (automatically renewed until cancelled) One year subscription (automatically renewed until cancelled) 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
560 KPQ
Stay informed with local news, weather, and traffic updates. Listen to live radio, interact with hosts, and receive instant alerts for breaking news and contests. Save articles for offline reading and share stories easily.
- Live radio streaming
- Breaking news alerts
- Weather and traffic updates
- Save articles for offline reading
- Direct host interaction
- Contest participation
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Get the latest news and information, weather coverage and traffic updates in the Wenatchee area with the 560 KPQ app! Listen to the station live and interact with the hosts – you can direct message and call the show directly from the app. Receive alerts about breaking news, contests, and more before anyone else. Save articles and viral stories for reading later, and share on Facebook and Twitter. Key Features: • Listen to our shows, plus receive weather and traffic updates live from 560 KPQ Radio • Read the latest news, watch videos, view photo galleries & listen to audio content • Submit Photos/Videos directly from the app • Participate in contests and giveaways, plus get exclusive access to station scavenger hunts • Apple CarPlay lets you to stay focused on the road while listening • Get the latest weather for your area plus a 5-day forecast • Do not disturb modes for alerts (weekend and after hours) • Save articles for reading later (supports offline viewing) • Instant Alerts for breaking news, weather, contests, shows and more • Featured full multi-tasking with background audio and controls • Share the latest news on Facebook & Twitter • Supports AirPlay for wireless streaming to your compatible devices • 3D Touch for iOS Devices This is the latest version of the 560 KPQ app, and many more features are already planned. Please share your feedback from within the 560 KPQ app by clicking the “Send App Feedback” link in the menu.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: The Weekly Packet at 5.0 against 560 KPQ's 4.3. The Weekly Packet also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). 560 KPQ's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ratings volume (12 vs 4). On price, update cadence 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
Both are free to download. The Weekly Packet sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. 560 KPQ asks for nothing beyond the download.
The Weekly Packet holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 12 respectively.
The Weekly Packet ships an update every 4 months, 560 KPQ every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Weekly Packet | 560 KPQ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | 4.3 (12 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 12 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 77 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Magzter Inc. | Townsquare Media, LLC |
Customer experience
The Weekly Packet
560 KPQ
In-app purchases
The Weekly Packet
- The Weekly Packet Blue Hill Fair Handbook$1.99
- The Weekly Packet6 variants$1.99
- The Weekly Packet Dec 3 2020$1.99
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- The Weekly Packet Dec 10 2020$1.99
- The Weekly Packet Dec 17 2020$1.99
560 KPQ
No in-app purchases
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