KET vs Messenger
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
KET
Access live and archived video of Kentucky legislative sessions, court hearings, and public affairs programs. Stay informed about state politics and share content easily. Become an engaged citizen with this comprehensive coverage.
- Live video coverage
- Archived video content
- Committee meeting streams
- Chamber session broadcasts
- Supreme Court hearing videos
- Public affairs program access
- Video sharing via email/social media
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The KET Legislative Coverage app is your comprehensive app for staying informed about the Kentucky General Assembly. Access live and archived video coverage of committee meetings, chamber sessions, Kentucky Supreme Court hearings, and acclaimed KET public affairs programs like Kentucky Edition, Kentucky Tonight, and Comment on Kentucky. Stay up to date and share videos via email and social media. Download KET Legislative Coverage now and be an empowered participant in Kentucky's political landscape.
Messenger
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The Messenger-Inquirer publishes seven days a week and is the primary daily newspaper serving Daviess, Hancock, McLean, Muhlenberg and Ohio counties in western Kentucky. Our mission is to be the pre-eminent information provider in the region that we serve. The newspaper has a long tradition of excellence in community journalism, having served the community since 1875. It is currently owned by Paxton Media Group, which has its headquarters in Paducah. The Messenger-Inquirer has consistently been recognized as one of the top papers in Kentucky, winning first place in the Kentucky Press Association’s Better Newspaper Contest multiple years against the largest newspapers in Kentucky. The M-I news staff is among the best in Kentucky. The University of Missouri School of Journalism has named the Messenger-Inquirer as one of the nation’s top five small dailies. The American Society of Newspaper editors named the M-I one of the nation’s 14 best small dailies. Why you’ll love the Messenger-Inquirer app: REAL-TIME ALERTS: Be the first to know with instant notifications for breaking news, high school sports scores, and local updates. PERSONALIZED FEED: Customize your experience to follow what you care about most, from award-winning sports reporting to local government and community events. DIGITAL E-EDITION: Enjoy the familiar feel of the newspaper with full access to the daily E-Edition, optimized for your mobile device. EXCLUSIVE CONTENT: Access local galleries, deep-dive features, and investigative reporting you won’t find anywhere else. Download today and stay informed with the best in local journalism. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: KET at none against Messenger's 1. KET also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Messenger sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.95 per month. KET asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | KET | Messenger |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (7 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.1 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 102 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | KET - Kentucky Educational Television | Paxton Media Group LLC |
In-app purchases
KET
No in-app purchases
Messenger
- M-I monthly subscription$9.951 Month
