Washington Post vs Saltgrain
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 24/7 news feed
- Morning briefing (The 7)
- Customizable alerts
- Podcasts and audio articles
- Curated recommendations (My Post)
- Multimedia content (graphics, video, AR)
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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/
Saltgrain
This app helps you verify the claims made in short-form videos and social media posts. It analyzes content from platforms like TikTok and Reels, checks real sources, and provides a quick verdict on what's factual, exaggerated, or opinion-based. Get detailed breakdowns and notifications directly on your lock screen.
- Analyze short-form videos and posts
- Verify factual claims
- Search real sources
- Receive lock screen notifications
- Detailed breakdown of claims and sources
- Share content from other apps
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Saltgrain is the friend you message when you can't tell if a TikTok is real. Share any short-form video or post to Saltgrain (TikTok, Reels, Shorts, or Instagram carousels) and get a quick read back. Not a stamp. A take. Saltgrain pulls out the actual claims being made, searches real sources, and tells you what holds up, what's stretched, and what's just somebody's opinion. The verdict lands as a notification with the read right there on your lock screen. Tap in for the deeper breakdown: the claims, the sources, and what got missed. Built for people who actually want to know. Instructions: 1. Scroll on your favorite app. 2. See a short-form video or post you want to verify/learn more about. 3. Click "Share" and find the Saltgrain app (Note: you may need to click on "More" and scroll down to the app for the first time). 4. Click on the app and your post is shared. A message will appear saying "On it." 5. Keep scrolling while Saltgrain does a deep analysis of your post. 6. Your verdict will appear as a notification after ~1 minute. Note: If you are not getting notifications for whatever reason, go into settings on the Saltgrain app and click "Re-register for notifications."
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Saltgrain at 100% against Washington Post's 48%. Saltgrain also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 12) and ads (none vs shown). Washington Post's advantage is ratings volume (639K vs 3) and chart position (#4 vs unranked). On price and device support 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
Both are free to download. Washington Post sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Saltgrain asks for nothing beyond the download.
Saltgrain holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Washington Post has 639K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of Washington Post's written reviews are positive against 100% of Saltgrain's.
Washington Post ships an update every 9 days, Saltgrain daily. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Washington Post | Saltgrain |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (639K ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 47.9% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 639K — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | Daily — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #4 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 125 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | The Washington Post | NICOLAS QUENTIN GERN |
Customer experience
Washington Post
Saltgrain
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
Saltgrain
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Washington Post
- 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-Day Pass$3.99
Saltgrain
No in-app purchases







