Comparison

Washington Post vs BehindTheBallot

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

BehindTheBallot

Features
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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.

Screenshots

Washington Post4 screens
BehindTheBallot4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Washington Post versus BehindTheBallot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWashington PostBehindTheBallot
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (639K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews48.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings639K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#4 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size125 MB189 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperThe Washington PostDEEPAK 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

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

BehindTheBallot

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Washington Post free?
Washington Post is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BehindTheBallot free?
BehindTheBallot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Washington Post or BehindTheBallot have ads?
Washington Post shows ads; BehindTheBallot does not.

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