Comparison

Washington Post vs Leaf Chronicle

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, personalized alerts, and curated content. Enjoy original podcasts, audio articles, and immersive graphics.

Highlights
  • 24/7 news feed
  • Morning briefing 'The 7'
  • Customizable news alerts
  • Podcasts and audio articles
  • Curated content feed
  • Graphics, video, and AR exclusives
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 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/

About

Leaf Chronicle

Access in-depth local journalism, including community events, sports, and photography. Receive real-time breaking news and weather alerts. Enjoy a streamlined reading experience with customizable features and offline access.

Highlights
  • In-depth local journalism
  • Breaking news and weather alerts
  • Streamlined reading experience
  • Customizable features
  • Offline reading
  • eNewspaper access
Features
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From critically acclaimed storytelling to powerful photography to engaging videos — the Leaf Chronicle 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.theleafchronicle.com/privacy/ • Terms of Service: https://cm.theleafchronicle.com/terms/ • Help Center: https://help.theleafchronicle.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
Leaf Chronicle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Washington Post at 641K against Leaf Chronicle's 239. Washington Post also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly). Leaf Chronicle's advantage is review sentiment (64% vs 48%). 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 5 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Leaf Chronicle 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 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Washington Post has 641K ratings behind it against 239, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 48% of Washington Post's written reviews are positive against 64% of Leaf Chronicle'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, Leaf Chronicle monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Washington Post versus Leaf Chronicle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWashington PostLeaf Chronicle
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (641K ratings) — better4.4 (239 ratings)
Positive reviews48.0% of reviews64.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings641K — better239
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterMonthly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#4 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size125 MB185 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperThe Washington PostUSA TODAY Co., Inc.

Customer experience

Washington Post

All ratings639,876 ratings
Positive94.5%
Neutral2.2%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews2,615 reviews
Positive48.0%
Neutral9.4%
Negative42.6%

Leaf Chronicle

All ratings238 ratings
Positive87.0%
Neutral8.0%
Negative5.0%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive64.0%
Neutral8.0%
Negative28.0%

User reviews

Washington Post

From 641K App Store ratings

What 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

Leaf Chronicle

From 239 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Good local coverage
  • 👍 Keeps users updated
  • 👍 Solid journalism
  • 👍 Works wonderfully
  • 👍 Handy notifications

Room to improve

  • 😞 Poor local coverage
  • 🐛 App freezes often
  • 🐛 eNewspaper locks up
  • 🐛 No keyboard for feedback
  • 🐛 Voter guide error 404

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

Leaf Chronicle

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • eNewspaper locks up the screen
  • Feedback section impossible due to no keyboard
  • Chat feedback impossible due to no keyboard
  • Voter guide has no information (error code 404)
  • App crashes
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  • App freezes, cannot move forward or back
  • App doesn't update
  • Cannot read anything after update
  • Cannot access/read comments

Requested features

4 requests
  • Update sports section more often
  • Include basketball news
  • Add graphics and video back
  • Allow access to comments

In-app purchases

5 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 trial2 variants$139.991 Year
  • Premium1 Year trial$189.991 Year
4 purchases

Leaf Chronicle

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly Digital Rate1 Month trial$9.991 Month
  • Monthly Digital Rate1 Month trial$14.991 Month
  • The Leaf-Chronicle Digital Subscription1 Month trial$16.991 Month
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  • The Leaf-Chronicle 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 Leaf Chronicle free?
Leaf Chronicle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Washington Post or Leaf Chronicle?
Washington Post is rated higher. Washington Post averages 4.7 out of 5 from 641K ratings, while Leaf Chronicle averages 4.4 from 239 ratings.
Do Washington Post or Leaf Chronicle have ads?
Both Washington Post and Leaf Chronicle show ads.
Which is updated more often, Washington Post or Leaf Chronicle?
Washington Post ships an update every 9 days, and Leaf Chronicle monthly. Most recently, Washington Post was updated on November 12, 2026 and Leaf Chronicle on November 6, 2026.

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