# Seattle Times Mobile vs Denver Post

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Seattle Times Mobile at 26K against Denver Post's 2.1K. Seattle Times Mobile also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs monthly). Denver Post's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Seattle Times Mobile sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per month and Denver Post sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Seattle Times Mobile against 4.5 for Denver Post. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Seattle Times Mobile has 26K ratings behind it against 2.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 26% of Seattle Times Mobile's written reviews are positive against 23% of Denver Post's.

Seattle Times Mobile ships an update every 11 days, Denver Post monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Seattle Times Mobile | Denver Post |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (26K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seattle-times-mobile/id329502124/reviews)** | [4.5 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/denver-post/id375264133/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **26K** | 2.1K |
| Positive reviews | **26.2% of reviews** | 23.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#55** | #72 |
| Size | 91 MB | 187 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [The Seattle Times](https://appshunter.io/developer/329502127) | [The Denver Post](https://appshunter.io/developer/346001492) |

## What reviewers say

### Seattle Times Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seattle-times-mobile/id329502124)

**Currently charting:** #55 Top Grossing · News (US App Store)

Access local news and in-depth reporting with a focus on speed and convenience. Stay updated on breaking stories, community impact, and local sports with a streamlined interface. Enjoy award-winning content and a customizable news feed.

**Highlights:** Lightning-fast load times, Breaking news push notifications, Award-winning local content, Customizable news feed, Complete local sports coverage, Print Replica digital copy

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited App Access | $19.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 📰 Excellent journalism and reporting
- 🗞️ Valuable local news coverage
- 💻 Convenient mobile app experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy app with crashes and content issues
- 🔍 Lack of search functionality
- 🔗 Links opening in external browsers
- 🔍 Poor organization and navigation
- 💰 Subscription issues and paywall problems

**Reported bugs**

- Articles cutting off prematurely
- Scrolling issues causing app exits
- Inconsistent content loading and display
- Compatibility problems on older devices

**Requested features**

- Add search functionality
- Improve in-app article navigation
- Integrate subscription management
- Optimize for mobile reading experience


### Denver Post

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/denver-post/id375264133)

**Currently charting:** #72 Top Grossing · News (US App Store)

Access personalized news recommendations and save articles for later. Customize push notifications and enjoy an in-app digital replica of the daily newspaper. Read content offline and play various games.

**Highlights:** Personalized news recommendations, Save articles for later, Customizable push notifications, In-app digital newspaper replica, Offline reading, In-app games (Sudoku, Solitaire, etc.)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DenverPost Monthly Sub | $14.99 | per month |
| DenverPost Annual Subscription | $174.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast load times
- 👍 Great local content
- 👍 Useful for Broncos fans
- 👍 Informative for out-of-state readers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and find articles
- 💰 Paywall issues for subscribers
- 📱 Poor app performance and user experience
- 🙉 Excessive ads and notifications

**Reported bugs**

- Articles not loading properly
- Frequent app crashes and freezes
- Inconsistent login and account issues
- Notifications not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Bring back landscape mode
- Improve search and browsing functionality
- Add more customization options
- Integrate digital replica of print edition
- Improve accessibility for visually impaired users


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Seattle Times Mobile free?

Seattle Times Mobile is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Denver Post free?

Denver Post is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Seattle Times Mobile or Denver Post?

Seattle Times Mobile is rated higher. Seattle Times Mobile averages 4.6 out of 5 from 26K ratings, while Denver Post averages 4.5 from 2.1K ratings.

### Do Seattle Times Mobile or Denver Post have ads?

Both Seattle Times Mobile and Denver Post show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Seattle Times Mobile or Denver Post?

Seattle Times Mobile ships an update every 11 days, and Denver Post monthly. Most recently, Seattle Times Mobile was updated on November 9, 2026 and Denver Post on November 6, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Seattle Times Mobile or Denver Post?

Seattle Times Mobile currently peaks at #55 in the App Store charts, and Denver Post at #72. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*