Washington Post vs BehindTheBallot
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/
BehindTheBallot
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Get ready for California's November 2026 general election with everything you need to vote with confidence, all in one place. CA Ballot Guide 2026 gives you a personalized, nonpartisan look at what's actually on your ballot — statewide races including Governor and other constitutional offices, your local and legislative contests, and every ballot proposition explained in plain language, with arguments for and against. What you'll find: Your complete sample ballot based on your address, candidate profiles and statements, proposition summaries with fiscal impact and pro/con arguments, key dates including registration and vote-by-mail deadlines, your polling place or drop box locations, and the ability to save your choices and bring them with you to vote. Whether you vote by mail, drop off early, or head to the polls on Election Day, CA Ballot Guide 2026 helps you walk in prepared and vote for what matters to you. Nonpartisan. Fact-checked. Built for California voters.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BehindTheBallot at none against Washington Post's 12. BehindTheBallot also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). Washington Post's advantage is 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. BehindTheBallot asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Washington Post | BehindTheBallot |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (639K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 48.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 639K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #4 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 125 MB | 189 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | The Washington Post | DEEPAK RAJAN |
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
BehindTheBallot
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
BehindTheBallot
No in-app purchases
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