| Core Identity |
| Developer | Nokta Elektronik Medya Ltd. Sti. | The Associated Press | Rádio e Televisão de Portugal, S.A. | Evening Telegram Company | DPG Media Services | DPG Media Services | Gannett | Forum Communications Company | Community Media Group Inc | Chosunilbo |
| Category | News | News | News | News | News | News | News | News | News | News & Magazines |
| Platform | iOS | Android, iOS | iOS, Android | iOS | iOS | iOS | iOS, Android | iOS | iOS | Android, iOS |
| Store Metrics |
| Rating | 5.0 / 5 | 4.6 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 2.5 / 5 | 5.0 / 5 | 4.6 / 5 | 4.1 / 5 | 5.0 / 5 | 4.5 / 5 | 3.0 / 5 |
| Ratings Count | 2 | 359,413 | 15 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 277 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Price | Free | Free | Free | Free | Free | Free | Free | Free | Free | Free |
| Release Date | May 16, 2011 | Apr 1, 2010 | Jul 20, 2011 | Mar 12, 2020 | Apr 4, 2012 | Apr 14, 2012 | Jul 20, 2011 | Jul 16, 2020 | Feb 12, 2023 | Mar 16, 2010 |
| Last Updated | Apr 28, 2026 | May 8, 2026 | Mar 19, 2026 | Apr 7, 2026 | May 12, 2026 | May 12, 2026 | Mar 10, 2026 | Feb 18, 2025 | Feb 17, 2026 | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Sentiment & Reviews |
| Sentiment | terrible | negative | - | - | - | - | terrible | - | - | - |
| Score | 15/100 | 25/100 | - | - | - | - | 25/100 | - | - | - |
| Praises | - Long-term users appreciate the historical value of the news service despite technical shortcomings
| - Independent non-profit journalism provides a trusted alternative to biased commercial news outlets
- High quality photography and insightful reporting keep daily readers informed on global issues
| - | - | - | - | - Local news coverage provides consistent value for residents interested in regional happenings and sports
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| Complaints | - Aggressive advertising frequency prevents users from reading news content effectively
- Application instability and frequent crashes occur during standard news browsing
- Poor interface design and navigation elements hinder basic usability
| - Aggressive full-screen advertisements trigger unintended clicks and force users out of the app
- Performance degradation and loading errors prevent users from accessing news content reliably
| - | - | - | - | - Frequent app crashes and loading failures prevent users from accessing the daily newspaper content
- Navigation and layout changes post-update make reading the newspaper difficult for long-term subscribers
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| Requests | - Users request a reduction in advertisement density to restore basic readability
- Improved UI design for navigation buttons to support easier touch interaction
| - Granular control settings to disable comments and manage intrusive video advertisements
| - | - | - | - | - Option to revert to the previous application layout for a more familiar reading experience
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| Strategic Intel |
| Strengths | - Editorial voice tailored to Turkish national landscape
| - Non-profit status signals objective reporting [Brand Trust]
- Pulitzer Prize-winning journalism sustains daily habit [Content Quality]
- Multilingual reporting reaches Spanish-speaking demographics [Market Reach]
| - | - Hyper-local Four-States Area coverage provides a geographic moat against national aggregators.
| - | - | - Institutional brand authority sustains local market trust
- eNewspaper replica provides a unique retention hook for legacy print subscribers
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| Weaknesses | - Ad-density renders content unreadable
- Frequent crashes during navigation
- Navigation buttons too small for touch
| - Aggressive full-screen ads trigger redirects [User Experience]
- Frequent loading errors and loops [Technical Stability]
- Forced account sign-outs disrupt notifications [Retention]
| - | - 2.5-star rating baseline signals poor platform stability.
- Lack of home screen widgets limits passive utility.
| - | - | - 3.2★ Android rating reflects persistent stability issues
- High-friction navigation interface post-update
- Subscription authentication failures for active paying users
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| Pricing | free | free | free | free | free | free | freemium | free | free | freemium |
| Momentum | Maintenance | Active | Active | Intense | Intense | - | - | - | - | Intense |
| Update Cadence | 1 versions | 5 versions, 3 majors/6mo, ~12d avg | 5 versions | 5 versions | 5 versions | - | - | - | - | 5 versions |
