# HuffPost - News & Politics — HuffPost.com

> Digital news source reporting on news, politics, lifestyle, and entertainment with empathy. (iPhone/iPad app by HuffPost.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/huffpost-news-and-politics/id306621789 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [HuffPost](https://appshunter.io/developer/306621792)
- Category: News, Entertainment
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 26,277 App Store ratings · 646 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 65 MB
- Languages: American English, Greek, European Spanish, Italian, Korean, French (France), Japanese
- Released: 2009-03-10
- Data updated: 2026-08-30
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/huffpost-news-and-politics/id306621789/reviews.md

## What is HuffPost?

HuffPost is a Pulitzer Prize-winning digital source of news. We report with empathy and put people at the heart of every story, whether it's about news, politics, lifestyle or entertainment. We believe news is personal and real life is news. If something matters to our readers, it matters to us.

• Stay informed with breaking news alerts and top story digests.
• Browse articles, videos, podcasts and interactive content about a diverse range of topics and perspectives
• Hear from voices that are not always part of the conversation
• Enjoy all of HuffPost's editions in one app. (HuffPost is truly both global and local, with locally staffed newsrooms and editions around the world.)

## Key features

- Breaking news alerts
- Top story digests
- Articles, videos, and podcasts
- Diverse topics and perspectives
- Global and local editions

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gold HuffPoster (1 Month) | $13.00 | per month |


## What do users think of HuffPost?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 🌟 Excellent news source
- 📚 Varied and informative content
- 🌍 Provides global perspective
- 👍 User-friendly layout

**Cons**

- 🐛 Buggy and unstable app performance
- 🔍 Difficulty navigating and scrolling through articles
- 💤 Slow loading times and freezing issues
- 💥 Frequent crashes and app failures
- 📢 Intrusive and disruptive ads
- 🔗 Overly sensitive hyperlinks causing accidental navigation
- 🔒 Concerning data privacy and tracking practices

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Broken article links
- Inability to stay logged in
- Inconsistent app behavior across updates
- Frequent freezes and crashes

**Most requested features**

- Improve article scrolling and navigation
- Provide more customization options (font size, dark mode, etc.)
- Enhance app stability and reduce crashes
- Optimize app performance and reduce loading times
- Offer better control over ads and tracking

## Recent user reviews (10 of 646)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/huffpost-news-and-politics/id306621789/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great stuff

*2026-08-26, version 2026.7.1*

The kind of reporting that I find engaging. A broad range of topics that keeps me interested

### 5/5 — Range.

*2026-08-26, version 2026.7.1*

Wide range of stories - well written and presented

### 1/5 — Don’t pay

*2026-08-23, version 2026.7.1*

Not worth it

### 5/5 — Keeps me up-to-date

*2026-08-23, version 2026.7.1*

I really can’t stomach what’s going on in the political world today, however, I need to keep up with as many issues as I can because of my need to understand current events. So I’m able to read the headlines in the HuffPost every day, and it gives me a wonderful insight to what’s going on, and if there’s a story, I’m interested in it’s always beautifully written on HuffPost. Thank you, HuffPost.

### 5/5 — Important news

*2026-08-23, version 2026.7.1*

A great source for news

### 3/5 — Costs

*2026-08-23, version 2026.7.1*

This too much for 1 months, part of HutfPost since day 1 …..too much $

### 1/5 — No real news

*2026-08-22, version 2026.7.1*

They haven’t had any real news for years. Just a synopsis of other reports work and now they want $10 a month for their garbage.

### 1/5 — Not worth paying a dime

*2026-08-21, version 2026.7.1*

Every single article is behind a paywall 
Bye bye

### 1/5 — No access to content

*2026-08-21, version 2026.7.1*

Despite contributing $10 a month the website keeps me locked out of content. Please correct!

### 1/5 — What??

*2026-08-20, version 2026.7.1*

Can’t read any articles even though I am paying $5 a month.  Don’t know what’s wrong or how to correct it.

## Frequently asked questions about HuffPost

### What kind of news does this app provide?

This app provides a wide range of news, including breaking news, politics, lifestyle, and entertainment. It focuses on reporting with empathy and putting people at the heart of every story, offering diverse perspectives and personal narratives.

### What are the key features of the app?

Key features include breaking news alerts and top story digests to keep you informed. You can browse articles, videos, podcasts, and interactive content on various topics. The app also offers all of HuffPost's global and local editions in one place.

### Is this app free to use?

The app is free to download and use. However, it does contain in-app purchases and advertisements, as indicated by its monetization model.

### What makes this news app different?

This app distinguishes itself by reporting with empathy and focusing on personal stories and real life. It aims to include voices that are not always part of the mainstream conversation and offers both global and local news editions.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2026.7.1 — 2026-08-12

Bug fixes and performance enhancements

### 2026.6.0 — 2026-07-08

Bug fixes and performance enhancements

### 2026.5.0 — 2026-05-05

Bug fixes and performance enhancements

### 2026.4.3 — 2026-04-23

Bug fixes and performance enhancements

### 2026.4.2 — 2026-04-13

Bug fixes and performance enhancements

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