Washington Post vs WSJ Print Edition
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Washington Post
Access award-winning global reporting and expert coverage from journalists. Stay informed with a 24/7 news feed, curated recommendations, and multimedia content. Enjoy a limited number of free stories or opt for unlimited digital access.
- 24/7 news feed
- Morning briefing (The 7)
- Customizable alerts
- Podcasts and audio articles
- Curated recommendations (My Post)
- Multimedia content (graphics, video, AR)
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Get award-winning global reporting from The Washington Post. The app is free to download and keeps you informed with expert coverage from Post journalists. PRODUCT FEATURES • Stay informed with the 24/7 feed of today’s news. • Wake up with The 7, a better morning briefing on the day’s most important and interesting stories. • Customize your alerts to be the first to know when news is breaking. • Catch up with today’s stories by listening to original podcasts and audio articles. • Discover something new in My Post, a curated feed with recommendations just for you. • Dive deeper into Post journalism with innovative graphics, video, and augmented reality exclusives. SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS • Options: Download the free app and subscribe to get unlimited access. • Extras: Your subscription to The Washington Post lets you access The Post from all your devices, on the web and in the app. Premium subscribers also enjoy three extra accounts to share. • Payment: Payment will be charged to your iTunes account with the confirmation of your purchase. • Auto-renewal: Your subscription will auto-renew unless you cancel 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. The auto-renewal can be turned off at any time in the Account Settings section of the App Store. Please note, you will be unable to cancel your current subscription during an active subscription period. • Free trial: Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. • Privacy policy: https://www.washingtonpost.com/privacy-policy/2011/11/18/gIQASIiaiN_story.html • App Privacy information displayed below applies to users on iOS 14.5 or higher • Terms of service: https://www.washingtonpost.com/terms-of-service/2011/11/18/gIQAldiYiN_story.html • CA notice of collection: https://www.washingtonpost.com/privacy-policy/2011/11/18/gIQASIiaiN_story.html#CALIFORNIA • Do not sell my info (CA residents): https://www.washingtonpost.com/my-post/privacy-settings/
WSJ Print Edition
Access a digital replica of the print newspaper, ensuring uninterrupted delivery and an online experience that mirrors the physical edition. This app provides a convenient way to read the latest news from The Wall Street Journal.
- Digital newspaper replica
- Print experience online
- Uninterrupted delivery
- Access for members
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WSJ is pleased to offer all members a digital version of the Wall Street Journal newspaper. This digital replica brings the print experience online and ensures delivery issues never interrupt your access. If you have questions about using the app please contact us at 1-800-JOURNAL or support@wsj.com.
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Verdict
Washington Post and WSJ Print Edition both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 92% of WSJ Print Edition's written reviews are positive against 48% of Washington Post's. WSJ Print Edition also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 12) and ads (none vs shown). Washington Post's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (640K vs 13K). On price, rating 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
Both are free to download. Washington Post sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. WSJ Print Edition asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Washington Post against 4.8 for WSJ Print Edition. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Washington Post has 640K ratings behind it against 13K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 48% of Washington Post's written reviews are positive against 92% of WSJ Print Edition's.
Washington Post ships an update every 9 days, WSJ Print Edition every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.
| Parameter | Washington Post | WSJ Print Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (640K ratings) | 4.8 (13K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 48.0% of reviews | 91.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 640K — better | 13K |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #4 — better | #138 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 125 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | The Washington Post | Dow Jones & Company, Inc., publisher of The Wall Street Journal. |
Customer experience
Washington Post
WSJ Print Edition
User reviews
Washington Post
From 640K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🗞️ High-quality journalism
- 🌍 Comprehensive global coverage
- 🔍 Excellent investigative reporting
- 🤝 Balanced and objective reporting
- 🇺🇸 Insightful coverage of U.S. politics
Room to improve
- 🔍 Biased or slanted reporting
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔍 Lack of diverse political perspectives
- 🤖 Poor performance of text-to-speech feature
- 🔍 Excessive focus on U.S. politics
WSJ Print Edition
From 13K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Intuitive layout
- 🔍 Comprehensive coverage
- 🌟 Great app for reading WSJ
- 📱 Convenient digital format
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional stability issues
- ⏱️ Slow page loading
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate
- 🔍 Lack of customization options
- 💰 Expensive subscription
Bugs and requests
Washington Post
Reported bugs
4 issues- Frequent app crashes
- Issues with login and account management
- Inconsistent article formatting
- Unreliable push notifications
Requested features
5 requests- Improved search functionality
- Ability to customize news feed
- Integration of user comments within the app
- Offline reading mode
- Enhanced accessibility features
WSJ Print Edition
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes when switching between pages
- Login issues and frequent sign-outs
- Inconsistent performance on different devices
- Formatting errors in article content
Requested features
5 requests- Offline reading mode
- Improved search functionality
- Ability to save articles for later
- More intuitive navigation
- Customizable layout and settings
In-app purchases
Washington Post
- Core1 Month trial$7.991 Month
- Core1 Month trial3 variants$13.991 Month
- Premium1 Month trial3 variants$18.991 Month
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- Core1 Year trial3 variants$139.991 Year
- Premium1 Year trial$189.991 Year
- One-Day Pass$3.99
WSJ Print Edition
No in-app purchases
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