# Canada Press vs Alberta Fire Bans

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Canada Press at 59% against Alberta Fire Bans's 10%. Canada Press also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). Alberta Fire Bans's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Canada Press sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Alberta Fire Bans asks for nothing beyond the download.

Canada Press ships an update every 12 months, Alberta Fire Bans every 5 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Canada Press | Alberta Fire Bans |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (55 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canada-press/id853852419/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **55** | — |
| Positive reviews | **59.3% of reviews** | 10.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | **Every 5 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 12 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Studio BabDreams](https://appshunter.io/developer/431517875) | [The Government of Alberta](https://appshunter.io/developer/537677872) |

## What reviewers say

### Canada Press

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canada-press/id853852419)

Access over 500 news feeds from 110 Canadian newspapers and magazines in one place. Stay updated with daily, weekly, and monthly publications, and discover local news near you. Share articles, search by keywords, and receive push notifications for your favorite sources.

**Highlights:** Access 500+ news feeds, Browse daily, weekly, monthly press, Locate local newspapers, Receive push notifications, Search articles by keywords, Share news with friends

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 month | $0.99 | per month |
| 3 months | $1.99 | per 3 months |
| 6 months | $3.99 | per 6 months |
| 1 year | $5.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great news coverage
- 👍 Informative content
- 👍 Quality fact-checking
- 👍 Dedication and integrity
- 👍 Valuable resource

**What reviewers complain about**

-  anúncios Intrusive ads
- 💰 Paywall articles
- 🚫 Very little free news
- 😩 Terribly boring
- 🚫 No news, only advertising

**Reported bugs**

- App will no longer display any articles, blank white screen
- Bug with alerts deleting all other alerts

**Requested features**

- Indicate paywall articles with a “$”
- Segregate free sources from paywall sources
- Delete papers that won’t let you into items after quota
- Include some dissident reporting
- Fix bug with alerts deleting other alerts


### Alberta Fire Bans

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alberta-fire-bans/id1080499433)

Access the latest and most reliable information on active fire advisories, restrictions, and bans across Alberta. The app provides real-time updates and offline access to critical safety information.

**Highlights:** Real-time fire advisories and bans, Offline map and alert access, Searchable by location, Color-coded alert display, Location services, Notification alerts

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Canada Press free?

Canada Press is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Alberta Fire Bans free?

Alberta Fire Bans is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Canada Press or Alberta Fire Bans have ads?

Canada Press shows ads; Alberta Fire Bans does not.

### Which is updated more often, Canada Press or Alberta Fire Bans?

Canada Press ships an update every 12 months, and Alberta Fire Bans every 5 months. Most recently, Canada Press was updated on October 24, 2026 and Alberta Fire Bans on October 24, 2026.

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