Comparison

Washington Post vs Cronkite+

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

Cronkite+

Explore student-produced journalism covering global, national, and local news, including sports, business, and community issues. Features in-depth investigative projects and bilingual reporting from a top-ranked journalism school.

Highlights
  • Student journalism coverage
  • Global, national, local news
  • Sports, weather, entertainment
  • Investigative journalism projects
  • Bilingual reporting
  • Multimedia reporting
Features
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The Cronkite+ app highlights the best in student journalism, featuring coverage of global, national, and local news—including sports, weather, entertainment, business, economics, and community issues. Content is produced by: • Cronkite News: A capstone program offering students an immersive experience in news, sports, business, entertainment, and community multimedia reporting. • Carnegie-Knight News21: A national initiative where top students produce in-depth, multimedia investigative projects. • The Howard Center for Investigative Journalism: Supported by the Scripps Howard Foundation, this center partners students with veteran journalists to publish powerful, accountability-driven stories. • The Reynolds Center for Business Journalism: Trains students in high-quality media coverage of business and the economy. • Cronkite Noticias: Offers bilingual students real-world experience reporting in Spanish-language media, with a focus on Latino and border communities. The Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University (ASU) is one of the nation’s top journalism programs. Known for its innovative “teaching hospital” model, the Cronkite School offers hands-on training in real-world news environments. Students are prepared for impactful careers in broadcast journalism, digital media, podcasting, public affairs, radio, graphic design, and emerging media. Launch Your Media Career at the Cronkite School Join the nation’s top-ranked mass communication school and gain access to: • Award-winning faculty and immersive, real-world learning experiences • Hands-on training in cutting-edge newsrooms and production studios • Global reporting projects and internships with top media organizations • A powerful alumni and professional network through #CronkiteNation Media employers across journalism, PR, sports, and marketing turn to the Cronkite School for talent. Learn more at: https://cronkite.asu.edu Experience Cronkite+ Available on iOS, Roku, Amazon Fire, and Apple TV. Explore more at: https://cronkitenews.azpbs.org

Screenshots

Washington Post4 screens
Cronkite+3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cronkite+ at none against Washington Post's 10. Cronkite+ also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Washington Post's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 10 months) and ratings volume (641K vs 1). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Cronkite+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cronkite+ holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Washington Post has 641K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Washington Post ships an update every 9 days, Cronkite+ every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Washington Post versus Cronkite+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWashington PostCronkite+
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (641K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews48.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings641K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 10 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#4 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size125 MB45 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperThe Washington PostCronkite News

Customer experience

Washington Post

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

Cronkite+

All ratings1 ratings
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

Cronkite+

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
None

Cronkite+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Washington Post free?
Washington Post is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cronkite+ free?
Cronkite+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Washington Post or Cronkite+?
Cronkite+ is rated higher. Washington Post averages 4.7 out of 5 from 641K ratings, while Cronkite+ averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Washington Post or Cronkite+ have ads?
Washington Post shows ads; Cronkite+ does not.
Which is updated more often, Washington Post or Cronkite+?
Washington Post ships an update every 9 days, and Cronkite+ every 10 months. Most recently, Washington Post was updated on November 8, 2026 and Cronkite+ on November 5, 2026.

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