# Denver Post vs The Baltimore Sun

The clearest difference is monetization model: Denver Post at free with in-app purchases against The Baltimore Sun's subscription. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Denver Post sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and The Baltimore Sun sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Denver Post against 4.5 for The Baltimore Sun. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.1K and 5.9K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 23% of Denver Post's written reviews are positive against 30% of The Baltimore Sun's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Denver Post | The Baltimore Sun |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/denver-post/id375264133/reviews)** | [4.5 (5.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-baltimore-sun/id496681035/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2.1K | **5.9K** |
| Positive reviews | 23.0% of reviews | **30.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | #130 | **#62** |
| Size | 187 MB | 190 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [The Denver Post](https://appshunter.io/developer/346001492) | [Tribune Publishing Company, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/290161713) |

## What reviewers say

### Denver Post

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/denver-post/id375264133)

**Currently charting:** #130 Top Grossing · News (US App Store)

Access personalized news recommendations and save articles for later. Customize push notifications and enjoy an in-app digital replica of the daily newspaper. Read content offline and play various games.

**Highlights:** Personalized news recommendations, Save articles for later, Customizable push notifications, In-app digital newspaper replica, Offline reading, In-app games (Sudoku, Solitaire, etc.)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DenverPost Monthly Sub | $14.99 | per month |
| DenverPost Annual Subscription | $174.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast load times
- 👍 Great local content
- 👍 Useful for Broncos fans
- 👍 Informative for out-of-state readers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and find articles
- 💰 Paywall issues for subscribers
- 📱 Poor app performance and user experience
- 🙉 Excessive ads and notifications

**Reported bugs**

- Articles not loading properly
- Frequent app crashes and freezes
- Inconsistent login and account issues
- Notifications not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Bring back landscape mode
- Improve search and browsing functionality
- Add more customization options
- Integrate digital replica of print edition
- Improve accessibility for visually impaired users


### The Baltimore Sun

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-baltimore-sun/id496681035)

**Currently charting:** #62 Top Grossing · News (US App Store)

Access exclusive news, sports, business, and entertainment from Maryland's top news source. Stay informed with breaking alerts, save articles for later, and enjoy offline reading. Customize your news feed and share stories easily.

**Highlights:** Exclusive premium storytelling, Breaking news push notifications, Exclusive videos and photo galleries, Customizable section list, Save stories for offline reading, Easy social sharing

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| App-only subscription - Stage | $0.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Access - Stage | $1.99 | per month |
| App-Only Access | $4.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Digital Access - Tes | $7.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Digital Access | $19.99 | per month |
| News App Only | $19.99 | per month |
| Baltimore Sun Monthly Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| The Baltimore Sun | $199.99 | per year |
| Baltimore Sun Yearly Subscription | $199.99 | per year |
| Premium Story Credits | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Hard to use
- 👍 A new reader
- 👍 Old Pimlico boy
- 👍 The latest redesign of the app is a keeper

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Full of Ads and Broken Features
- 🐛 Requires constant updates
- 🐛 Missing functions
- 🐛 Terrible app just got worse
- 🐛 Dominated by Ads

**Reported bugs**

- No access to digital paper
- App stopped working
- News will not load
- Can't login
- Scrolling doesn't work

**Requested features**

- Allow for rotation display on ipad
- Landscape mode turned off
- Restore Restore landscape orientation
- Bring back landscape view!


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Denver Post free?

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

### Is The Baltimore Sun free?

The Baltimore Sun is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Denver Post or The Baltimore Sun?

Denver Post is rated higher. Denver Post averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while The Baltimore Sun averages 4.5 from 5.9K ratings.

### Do Denver Post or The Baltimore Sun have ads?

Both Denver Post and The Baltimore Sun show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Denver Post or The Baltimore Sun?

Denver Post ships an update monthly, and The Baltimore Sun monthly. Most recently, Denver Post was updated on October 24, 2026 and The Baltimore Sun on October 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Denver Post or The Baltimore Sun?

Denver Post currently peaks at #130 in the App Store charts, and The Baltimore Sun at #62. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*