# Washington Post vs Leaf Chronicle

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Washington Post | Leaf Chronicle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (641K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/washington-post-breaking-news/id352509417/reviews)** | [4.4 (239 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/leaf-chronicle/id528063374/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **641K** | 239 |
| Positive reviews | 48.0% of reviews | **64.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#4** | — |
| Size | 125 MB | 185 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [The Washington Post](https://appshunter.io/developer/352509420) | [USA TODAY Co., Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/404843797) |

## What reviewers say

### Washington Post

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/washington-post-breaking-news/id352509417)

**Currently charting:** #4 Top Grossing · Magazines & Newspapers, #7 Top Grossing · News, #22 Top Free · Magazines & Newspapers, #49 Top Free · News (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Core | $7.99 | per month |
| Core | $13.99 | per month |
| Premium | $18.99 | per month |
| Core | $139.99 | per year |
| Premium | $189.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🗞️ High-quality journalism
- 🌍 Comprehensive global coverage
- 🔍 Excellent investigative reporting
- 🤝 Balanced and objective reporting
- 🇺🇸 Insightful coverage of U.S. politics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Biased or slanted reporting
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔍 Lack of diverse political perspectives
- 🤖 Poor performance of text-to-speech feature
- 🔍 Excessive focus on U.S. politics

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent app crashes
- Issues with login and account management
- Inconsistent article formatting
- Unreliable push notifications

**Requested features**

- Improved search functionality
- Ability to customize news feed
- Integration of user comments within the app
- Offline reading mode
- Enhanced accessibility features


### Leaf Chronicle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/leaf-chronicle/id528063374)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Digital Rate | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Digital Rate | $14.99 | per month |
| The Leaf-Chronicle Digital Subscription | $16.99 | per month |
| The Leaf-Chronicle Annual Digital Subscription | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

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


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