Comparison

Irish Mirror vs Roscommon Herald

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

Head to head
About

Irish Mirror

Stay updated with the latest Irish news, showbiz, and sports 24/7. This app offers a clean interface with customizable news feeds, live blogs, and video content. Follow your favorite teams or topics for personalized updates.

Highlights
  • Latest Irish news, showbiz, and sport
  • Customizable news feeds
  • Follow favorite teams and topics
  • Live blogs and video
  • Offline reading capability
  • Force Touch for quick previews
Features
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The Irish Mirror App provides the very latest Irish news, showbiz, and sport 24/7, as well as pictures, video, and opinion from the world of GAA and Rugby. Completely customisable, the Irish Mirror App allows you to tailor the news you consume and when you receive it. You can even follow your favourite team to stay informed about the latest news regarding your favourite club. The Irish Mirror App is the best way to follow breaking Irish news, including live blogs, live video and traffic & travel. Keep up-to-date with the latest in: · Top news stories from around Ireland · Breaking UK and world news · GAA, Rugby, and sport news · Showbiz · TV & film news and reviews The App also features: Customised news feeds right on the home screen The ability to read an article even when you are offline The ability to follow topics that matter to you Follow your favourite authors Native iPad support for a better tablet experience You can also now subscribe to Irish Mirror+, and benefit from exclusive columns, newsletters and expert analysis from across news, celebs, crime, sport and more - all with far fewer ads and a cleaner reading experience. To view our latest introductory offers, please check the app. Terms and Conditions https://www.irishmirror.ie/terms-conditions/ Privacy Notice https://www.irishmirror.ie/privacy-notice/

About

Roscommon Herald

Features
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Read your new ePaper from the Roscommon Herald. Get your free trial today. The ePaper offers you: • An exact replica copy of the print newspaper available from 2am on Tuesday mornings • Quick loading times and easy navigation. • Integrated live breaking news, business, sport and entertainment. • The ePaper for as little as €2.30 per week. The Roscommon Herald app is free to download, but to read the paper and supplements you will need to purchase a subscription via iTunes. The packages available are: • Weekly subscription at €2.49 (ePaper and supplements) • Six--month subscription €59.99 (ePaper and supplements) • One-year subscription at €119.99 (ePaper and supplements – BEST VALUE @ €2.30 per edition) Free Trial: Subscribe now and your first 14 days are free. Simply cancel any time within your first 14 days and you will not be charged (the free trial offer applies to new subscribers only). Charging and Renewals: Payment will be charged to your app store account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription will automatically renew and your credit card will be charged through your app store account. The cost of the renewal will match the initial subscription price. You can turn off auto-renew at any time from your app store account settings (but a minimum of 24 hours before the end of your current subscription). Terms and Conditions: https://roscommonherald.ie/terms-and-conditions/ Privacy Policy: https://roscommonherald.ie/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

Irish Mirror4 screens
Roscommon Herald4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Roscommon Herald at none against Irish Mirror's shown. Irish Mirror's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 23 months). On price, in-app purchases, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Irish Mirror sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Roscommon Herald sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Irish Mirror ships an update monthly, Roscommon Herald every 23 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Irish Mirror versus Roscommon Herald: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIrish MirrorRoscommon Herald
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (142 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews77.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings142 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 23 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size118 MB137 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperTrinity Mirror Digital Media LimitedIrish Examiner Ltd

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Irish Mirror

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Yearly1 Year trial$44.991 Year
3 purchases

Roscommon Herald

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Subscription14 Days trial$2.497 Days
  • Semi-annual Subscription14 Days trial$55.996 Months
  • Annual Subscription1 Year trial$111.991 Year

Questions

Is Irish Mirror free?
Irish Mirror is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Roscommon Herald free?
Roscommon Herald is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Irish Mirror or Roscommon Herald have ads?
Irish Mirror shows ads; Roscommon Herald does not.
Which is updated more often, Irish Mirror or Roscommon Herald?
Irish Mirror ships an update monthly, and Roscommon Herald every 23 months. Most recently, Irish Mirror was updated on November 1, 2026 and Roscommon Herald on November 3, 2026.

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