HuffPost vs Brainerd Dispatch
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HuffPost
Get breaking news and in-depth reporting on politics, lifestyle, and entertainment. This app delivers diverse perspectives and personal stories, putting real life at the heart of every article. Stay informed with alerts and enjoy global and local editions.
- Breaking news alerts
- Top story digests
- Articles, videos, and podcasts
- Diverse topics and perspectives
- Global and local editions
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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.)
Brainerd Dispatch
Access the full digital edition of your local newspaper on your mobile device. Read articles with adjustable text size, search for topics, and enjoy puzzles and comics.
- Read full newspaper editions
- Adjustable text size
- Searchable articles
- Crossword puzzles and comics
- Print and share articles
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Your local Brainerd, MN news app that delivers the news that matters most to you. Get breaking news alerts, in-depth local reporting, weather updates, sports coverage, and community stories all in one place. • Read the latest local Brainerd, MN & surrounding area news • Stay up to date on Brainerd & surrounding area high school sports • Receive breaking news alerts from Brainerd, MN • Browse photo galleries and featured stories • Access trusted local Brainerd, MN journalism wherever you are Whether you're at home or on the go, stay connected to Brainerd and Crow Wing County with the Brainerd Dispatch app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: HuffPost at 4.6 against Brainerd Dispatch's 3.4. HuffPost also leads on review sentiment (36% vs 0%) and ratings volume (27K vs 5). Brainerd Dispatch's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, 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
Both are free to download. HuffPost sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $13.00 per month. Brainerd Dispatch asks for nothing beyond the download.
HuffPost holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HuffPost has 27K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of HuffPost's written reviews are positive against 0% of Brainerd Dispatch's.
HuffPost ships an update every 3 weeks, Brainerd Dispatch every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HuffPost | Brainerd Dispatch |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (27K ratings) — better | 3.4 (5 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 36.2% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 27K — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 65 MB | 137 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HuffPost | Forum Communications Company |
Customer experience
HuffPost
Brainerd Dispatch
Bugs and requests
HuffPost
Reported bugs
4 issues- Broken article links
- Inability to stay logged in
- Inconsistent app behavior across updates
- Frequent freezes and crashes
Requested features
5 requests- 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
Brainerd Dispatch
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
HuffPost
- Gold HuffPoster (1 Month)$13.001 Month
Brainerd Dispatch
No in-app purchases
Questions
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