Comparison

Washington Post vs VeraApps

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

VeraApps

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“Vera” means truth in Latin and VeraApps is a genuine of source for real world information and experience. Now, direct to your iPhone, you can get a firsthand look at the true stories of real people pursuing their passions in the real world -- people just like you, going about their daily lives who have also developed an uncanny expertise in the types of topics that matter to you most. With content appropriate for all ages, you can now get audio-visual blogs of smart advice from real people on topics and interests that touch their lives and yours. Watch and listen as teenagers and adults tell you and show you what they do best. Add topics on music, philanthropy, painting, and travel to the Australian outback and more. Get new VeraApps posts directly from your favorite people automatically delivered to your iPhone on regular basis with easy navigation so you can keep current on their latest updates, news and developments as well as view your favorite blogs as often as you like. Best of all, VeraApps via VeraSprite is an easy-to-use, low bandwidth app that makes experiencing the real expertise of real people a pleasure on the iPhone. With an audio-visual experience that takes advantage of the rich graphics and sound fidelity of your iPhone, every VeraApps experience is perfectly formatted for full screen viewing on your phone. VeraApps – real people, real passions, real expertise—via VeraSprite[TM].

Screenshots

Washington Post4 screens
VeraApps2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: VeraApps at none against Washington Post's 12. VeraApps also leads on iOS requirement (13.2 vs 17.0). Washington Post's advantage is chart position (#3 vs unranked) and device support. On price 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. VeraApps asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Washington Post versus VeraApps: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWashington PostVeraApps
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (636K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews48.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings636K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days—
AdsYes—
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#3 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV — better—
Requires iOS17.013.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size110 MB10 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperThe Washington PostVeraSprite

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

VeraApps

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
None

VeraApps

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Washington Post free?
Washington Post is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is VeraApps free?
VeraApps is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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