Comparison

Wheeling Newspapers All Access vs PGe

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

Head to head
About

Wheeling Newspapers All Access

Access full print editions of local newspapers on your device. Read headlines, stories, and view related photos. Content can be downloaded for offline reading and includes audio versions of articles.

Highlights
  • View full print editions
  • Read headlines and stories
  • Listen to stories
  • Offline reading via download
  • Searchable content
  • Email stories
Features
Read full description

Stay on top of news from Wheeling and surrounding areas by receiving the full print versions of The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register on your iPhone or iPad. Every page of every edition is delivered to your device. The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register are the best sources for local and national news, sports, weather and features in the Wheeling area. Download the app to view the printed pages of both newspapers or read headlines and stories along with related photos in a built-in story viewer. Features:
 - Intuitive navigation.
 - View headlines, stories, related photos. 
- Read and listen to stories.
 - Weather provided by Weather Bug. 
- Download and sync content to device via Wi-Fi or cellular network so you 
can read offline.
 - Stories Tab displays the top news stories by section so you can read the 
full text or listen to it being read by a virtual newscaster.
 - Email a story.
 - Flip through, read and look at pictures within the actual newspaper pages 
of the printed publication. 
- Publications Tab lets you read the previous edition of your downloaded 
publication or download the most recent edition.
 - Search Tab lets you search for keywords within a headline or text of the 
stories. The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register cover the communities of Friendly, Alva, Alma, Sistersville, Middlebourne, Paden City, Pine Grove, Hundred, New Martinsville, Proctor, Cameron, Moundsville, Glen Dale, Benwood, Bethlehem, Elm Grove, Dallas Pike, Valley Grove, Short Creek, Wheeling, Triadelphia, Warwood, West Liberty, Bethany, Windsor Heights, Beech Bottom, Follansbee, Wellsburg, Newell, Weirton, Steubenville, Wintersville, Wellsville, Toronto, Brilliant, Cadiz, Yorkville, Tiltonsville, Mount Pleasant, Mingo Junction, Smithfield, Adena, Colerain, 
Martins Ferry, Bridgeport, Lansing, Blaine, St. Clairsville, Bethesda, Morristown, Barnesville, Flushing, Belmont, Glencoe, Warnock Centerville, Jacobsburg, Key, Neffs, Bellaire, Shadyside, Powhatan, Clarington, Hannibal, Beallsville, Sardis, Duffy, Malaga, Woodsfield and New Matamoras. Schools that are included in The Wheeling Newspapers coverage areas include Tyler 
County Schools, Wetzel County Schools, Ohio County Schools, Brooke County Schools, Hancock County Schools, Frontier Local School District, Switzerland Of Ohio School District, Shadyside School District, Bellaire School District, Bridgeport School District, Martins Ferry School District, Buckeye Local School District, Harrison County School District, Indian Creek School District, Steubenville School District, Toronto School District, St. Clairsville School Districts, Union Local School District and the Barnesville School District. The Wheeling Newspapers serves the Ohio Valley region including West Virginia’s Northern Panhandle and the Ohio and West Virginia counties of Tyler, Wetzel, Marshall, Ohio, Brooke, Hancock, Monroe, Belmont, Jefferson and Harrison.

About

PGe

Access complete news coverage from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, presented in a traditional newspaper layout. Enjoy daily editions, interactive puzzles, and access to past issues.

Highlights
  • Traditional newspaper layout
  • Seven-day-a-week coverage
  • Interactive puzzles
  • 30-day past editions archive
Features
Read full description

Complete news coverage from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, published seven days a week in a traditional newspaper layout.  Feature include: Traditional newspaper layout Available seven days a week, including holidays Interactive puzzles Find past editions over a 30-day period Pittsburgh Post-Gazette subscription is required

Screenshots

Wheeling Newspapers All Access4 screens
PGe4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PGe at 4.2 against Wheeling Newspapers All Access's 1.7. PGe also leads on review sentiment (28% vs 0%) and ratings volume (3.6K vs 6). Wheeling Newspapers All Access's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. PGe sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month. Wheeling Newspapers All Access asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PGe holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PGe has 3.6K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Wheeling Newspapers All Access's written reviews are positive against 28% of PGe's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wheeling Newspapers All Access ships an update every 5 months, PGe monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Wheeling Newspapers All Access versus PGe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWheeling Newspapers All AccessPGe
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.7 (6 ratings)4.2 (3.6K ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews28.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings63.6K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB70 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperPresteligencePittsburgh Post-Gazette

Customer experience

Wheeling Newspapers All Access

All ratings6 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral33.3%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

PGe

All ratings3,587 ratings
Positive80.7%
Neutral7.6%
Negative11.7%
Written reviews102 reviews
Positive28.4%
Neutral16.7%
Negative54.9%

Bugs and requests

Wheeling Newspapers All Access

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

PGe

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Blank screens when trying to open articles
  • Jumping back to previous day's edition when using back button
  • Inconsistent behavior when downloading new editions
  • Puzzles and crosswords not working properly

Requested features

4 requests
  • Portrait mode option for iPad
  • Ability to quickly browse and overview articles
  • Automatic deletion of old editions to save storage
  • Restore previous app features like toggling linked headlines

In-app purchases

None

Wheeling Newspapers All Access

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

PGe

Subscriptions2
  • Post-Gazette Monthly Plan$11.991 Month
  • Post-Gazette Annual Plan$129.991 Year
One-time1
  • Post-Gazette Day Pass$0.99

Questions

Is Wheeling Newspapers All Access free?
Wheeling Newspapers All Access is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PGe free?
PGe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Wheeling Newspapers All Access or PGe?
PGe is rated higher. Wheeling Newspapers All Access averages 1.7 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while PGe averages 4.2 from 3.6K ratings.
Do Wheeling Newspapers All Access or PGe have ads?
Neither Wheeling Newspapers All Access nor PGe shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Wheeling Newspapers All Access or PGe?
Wheeling Newspapers All Access ships an update every 5 months, and PGe monthly. Most recently, Wheeling Newspapers All Access was updated on October 23, 2026 and PGe on October 22, 2026.

Other comparisons