Comparison

Washington Post vs The Progress

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 24/7 news feed
  • Morning briefing (The 7)
  • Customizable alerts
  • Podcasts and audio articles
  • Curated recommendations (My Post)
  • Multimedia content (graphics, video, AR)
Features
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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 enjoy a limited number of complimentary stories each month. Get your first month of unlimited access for free, and only $11.99/month thereafter for your digital subscription. • 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 a bonus subscription to share and exclusive eBooks written by our journalists. • Payment: Payment will be charged to your iTunes account with the confirmation of your purchase. • Auto-renewal: Your subscription will auto-renew for $11.99 each month 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/

About

The Progress

Access in-depth local journalism, breaking news, and engaging multimedia content. Customize your reading experience with features like offline access, adjustable text size, and night mode. Enjoy a streamlined interface for news, sports, and community events.

Highlights
  • In-depth journalism
  • Breaking news alerts
  • Streamlined multimedia experience
  • Offline reading
  • Customizable text size and night mode
  • eNewspaper access
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From critically acclaimed storytelling to powerful photography to engaging videos — The Progress-Index app delivers the local news that matters most to your community. APP FEATURES: • Access all of our in-depth journalism, including things to do around town, sports coverage from high school to the pros, and much more. • Enjoy a streamlined, fast-loading experience that makes it easy to view the stories, photos, and videos that matter to you. • Get breaking news, sports scores, and weather alerts with real-time notifications tailored to your interests. • Customize your experience by saving your favorite stories, adjusting text size, using night mode, or reading offline. • eNewspaper: Just like our print edition but accessible on your mobile devices. And access to USA TODAY and 200+ local eNewspapers. MORE INFORMATION: • Privacy Policy: https://cm.progress-index.com/privacy/ • Terms of Service: https://cm.progress-index.com/terms/ • Help Center: https://help.progress-index.com • Subscriptions are charged to your account at confirmation of purchase and automatically renew each month or year, unless turned off in your account settings at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage your subscriptions and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription, where applicable. See "Subscription Support" in the app's Settings for more details and customer service contact information.

Screenshots

Washington Post4 screens
The Progress3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: The Progress at 100% against Washington Post's 48%. Washington Post's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (636K vs 6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Washington Post sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and The Progress sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Washington Post holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Washington Post has 636K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 48% of Washington Post's written reviews are positive against 100% of The Progress's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Washington Post ships an update every 9 days, The Progress monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and July 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Washington Post versus The Progress: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWashington PostThe Progress
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (636K ratings) — better4.0 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews48.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings636K — better6
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterMonthly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#3 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size110 MB182 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperThe Washington PostGannett

Customer experience

Washington Post

All ratings636,108 ratings
Positive94.5%
Neutral2.2%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews2,543 reviews
Positive48.0%
Neutral9.4%
Negative42.6%

The Progress

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

The Progress

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Washington Post

Subscriptions5
  • 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-time1
  • One-Day Pass$3.99
4 purchases

The Progress

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly Digital Rate1 Month trial$9.991 Month
  • Monthly Digital Rate1 Month trial$14.991 Month
  • Monthly Digital Subscription1 Month trial$16.991 Month
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  • Annual Digital Subscription1 Year trial$69.991 Year

Questions

Is Washington Post free?
Washington Post is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Progress free?
The Progress is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Washington Post or The Progress?
Washington Post is rated higher. Washington Post averages 4.7 out of 5 from 636K ratings, while The Progress averages 4.0 from 6 ratings.
Do Washington Post or The Progress have ads?
Both Washington Post and The Progress show ads.
Which is updated more often, Washington Post or The Progress?
Washington Post ships an update every 9 days, and The Progress monthly. Most recently, Washington Post was updated on October 2, 2026 and The Progress on July 24, 2026.

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