# Newsday vs BBPTA

The clearest difference is rating: BBPTA at 5.0 against Newsday's 4.5. BBPTA also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). Newsday's advantage is ratings volume (18K vs 2) and chart position (#40 vs unranked). On price and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Newsday sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. BBPTA asks for nothing beyond the download.

BBPTA holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Newsday has 18K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Newsday ships an update every 2 months, BBPTA every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Newsday | BBPTA |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/newsday/id358571317/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bbpta/id6470801851/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **18K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 44.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#40** | — |
| Size | 183 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Newsday LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/358571321) | [Prometheus Labor Communications, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1102721713) |

## What reviewers say

### Newsday

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/newsday/id358571317)

**Currently charting:** #40 Top Grossing · Magazines & Newspapers, #51 Top Grossing · News, #110 Top Free · Magazines & Newspapers (US App Store)

Access comprehensive 24/7 local news coverage for Long Island. Features include customizable alerts, interactive crosswords, offline reading, and personalized news sections. Stay informed with award-winning videos and documentaries.

**Highlights:** Customizable news alerts, Interactive digital crossword puzzles, Offline article reading, Video and documentary streaming, Personalized news section navigation, Interactive weather map, Sports scores and stats

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Newsday | $14.99 | per month |
| Newsday Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Newsday Monthly | $29.99 | per month |
| Newsday Annual | $149.99 | per year |
| Single Edition | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 📰 Excellent local news coverage
- 🗞️ Comprehensive reporting on Long Island events
- 🏆 Award-winning journalism
- 🔍 In-depth investigative stories
- 💻 Convenient digital access

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Restrictive paywall
- 🔄 Outdated or slow to update news
- 📱 Buggy and unreliable mobile app
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and search for content
- 📢 Perceived political bias in reporting

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes
- Login issues and lost subscription access
- Inconsistent article loading and display
- Rotation and layout problems on mobile devices
- Outdated content and missing updates

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Improved search functionality
- Ability to save articles for offline reading
- Integration with other news sources
- Better notification system for breaking news


### BBPTA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bbpta/id6470801851)

This app connects union members with their association, offering access to important events, workplace rights information, and downloadable contracts. It serves as a central hub for communication and resources.

**Highlights:** Connect with union, Stay updated on events, Learn workplace rights, Download contracts, Access member resources

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Newsday free?

Newsday is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is BBPTA free?

BBPTA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Newsday or BBPTA?

BBPTA is rated higher. Newsday averages 4.5 out of 5 from 18K ratings, while BBPTA averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Newsday or BBPTA have ads?

Newsday shows ads; BBPTA does not.

### Which is updated more often, Newsday or BBPTA?

Newsday ships an update every 2 months, and BBPTA every 9 days. Most recently, Newsday was updated on October 18, 2026 and BBPTA on October 17, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*