# The Weekly Packet vs Sharp News

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: The Weekly Packet at 11.0 against Sharp News's 15.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Weekly Packet sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Sharp News sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Weekly Packet | Sharp News |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-weekly-packet/id765560884/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **4** | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 32 MB | 73 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Magzter Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/406791755) | [EngineZero](https://appshunter.io/developer/1573141529) |

## What reviewers say

### The Weekly Packet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-weekly-packet/id765560884)

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.

**Highlights:** Local news coverage, Community stories, Industry and tradition reporting, Municipal and educational news, Digital newspaper access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The Weekly Packet Blue Hill Fair Handbook | $1.99 | one-time |
| The Weekly Packet | $1.99 | one-time |
| The Weekly Packet Dec 3 2020 | $1.99 | one-time |
| The Weekly Packet Dec 10 2020 | $1.99 | one-time |
| The Weekly Packet Dec 17 2020 | $1.99 | one-time |


### Sharp News

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sharp-news/id6446464779)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $0.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Weekly Packet free?

The Weekly Packet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Sharp News free?

Sharp News is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do The Weekly Packet or Sharp News have ads?

Neither The Weekly Packet nor Sharp News shows ads.

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