Comparison

Washington Post vs Saltgrain

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 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

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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."

Screenshots

Washington Post4 screens
Saltgrain2 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Washington Post ships an update every 9 days, Saltgrain daily. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
Washington Post versus Saltgrain: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWashington PostSaltgrain
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (639K ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews47.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings639K — better3
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysDaily — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#4 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size125 MB48 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperThe Washington PostNICOLAS QUENTIN GERN

Customer experience

Washington Post

All ratings638,624 ratings
Positive94.5%
Neutral2.2%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews2,593 reviews
Positive47.9%
Neutral9.4%
Negative42.7%

Saltgrain

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
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

Saltgrain

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

Saltgrain

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Washington Post free?
Washington Post is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Saltgrain free?
Saltgrain is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Washington Post or Saltgrain?
Saltgrain is rated higher. Washington Post averages 4.7 out of 5 from 639K ratings, while Saltgrain averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Washington Post or Saltgrain have ads?
Washington Post shows ads; Saltgrain does not.
Which is updated more often, Washington Post or Saltgrain?
Washington Post ships an update every 9 days, and Saltgrain daily. Most recently, Washington Post was updated on October 17, 2026 and Saltgrain on October 11, 2026.

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