Comparison

Chicago Tribune vs St. Louis Post

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Chicago Tribune

Access essential Chicago news, sports, business, and entertainment coverage. Customize your feed, receive breaking news alerts, and enjoy exclusive content like videos and photo galleries. Save articles for later and read offline.

Highlights
  • Personalized news feed
  • Breaking news notifications
  • Exclusive videos and photo galleries
  • Save stories for offline reading
  • Share stories easily
  • iPad visual news view
Features
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Now there's a simple, elegant and customizable way to get essential Chicago Tribune news, sports, business and entertainment coverage on your iPhone or iPad. FEATURES: • Stay informed with Chicago's best source of news, sports, business and entertainment • Sign up for push notifications to get the latest news from our newsroom as soon as stories break • Build a personalized news feed by selecting topics that interest you • Enjoy exclusive videos and photo galleries • Save must-read stories, photos and videos for when you have the time to enjoy them • Turn your device sideways for an entirely different visual view of the news (iPad only) • Get the latest breaking news from our newsroom in your notifications • Share stories easily with Twitter, Facebook, or email • Offline reading: Download and read content offline SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS: • Download the app to enjoy a sampling of free stories each month. For full access, try a free month of Unlimited Digital Access to the app, the Chicago Tribune website, and our eNewspaper; then it's only $19.99 a month. Make sure to create a registration while in the app so you'll be able to log in to the website and eNewspaper when you visit them in web browsers. • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. • Your subscription automatically renews each month unless auto-renew is turned off within your Account Settings at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. • Your iTunes account will be charged $19.99 for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. • No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. • Subscriptions may be managed by the user by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. • You can read our Privacy Policy here: http://www.tribpub.com/privacy-policy/ • You can read our Terms of Service here: http://www.tribpub.com/central-terms-of-service/ • Questions about your subscription, including adding or removing Web access to the Chicago Tribune website from your app access, can be directed to Customer Service: 610-440-3679. CRASHES / PROBLEMS? We've been working hard to fix any and all crashes in the app. If you're still experiencing crashes or freezes after installing this update, please contact us at consumerservices@chicagotribune.com. A quick email to our support team helps our developers identify and resolve crashes faster.

About

St. Louis Post

Stay informed with local news, sports, and weather from St. Louis and surrounding areas. Access in-depth reporting, exclusive commentary, photography, video, and podcasts. Subscribe for unlimited digital access and an ad-free experience.

Highlights
  • Personalized news topics
  • Breaking news alerts
  • Easy swipe navigation
  • News Feed and E-edition reading
  • Exclusive commentary and podcasts
  • Hourly and 10-day weather forecasts
  • Customizable text size
Features
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Your story lives in St. Louis. Get in-depth stories from the leading real-time source for news, advertising, commentary and community conversations across St. Louis, Missouri and beyond – including news, sports, opinion, obituaries, entertainment, and politics. From reporting on the Blues and Cardinals to the news that matters most in your community, we cover it all. Easily access the very latest news in an app built for you. Read, see, and hear exclusive commentary, stunning photography, video updates, and binge-worthy podcasts. Support local journalism by subscribing today for unlimited digital access. Plus, subscribers have the ability to upgrade to News+, our premium ad-free experience! That means faster-loading pages and an uninterrupted reading experience. Our app features: * Your Stories – personalize your experience by selecting the local news topics that matter most to you * Get notified – stay in the loop by selecting alerts for news, sports, weather, and more * Easy navigation – see all the latest local stories by simply swiping up/down, and left/right. * Read stories your way – either in the News Feed or via the E-edition * Breaking news updates – top banners let you know what’s happening right now * Follow author – get notifications whenever your favorite writers post a story * Bookmark for later – save stories to enjoy at your leisure * Listen to articles – press the play button to listen instead * Customize your text size – make the content bigger or smaller in your profile settings * Weather where you are – hourly, 10-day forecasts, and frequent video updates Free to download. Subscribers enjoy unlimited access. Get the St. Louis Post-Dispatch in Your Inbox Get convenient, curated updates delivered to your Inbox. Sign up for Breaking News updates as they happen, the Afternoon Update for a roundup of the latest local top stories, Ben Fred's Five for a deep dive into the STL sports headlines, The First Course for foodies, Political Fix for the latest in national and local politics, and many more. Visit https://www.stltoday.com/newsletters/ to view and subscribe to all of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch Newsletters. Keep Up with the St. Louis Post-Dispatch Follow us on Facebook and other social platforms: https://x.com/stltoday https://www.facebook.com/STLPD https://www.pinterest.com/stltoday/ https://www.instagram.com/stltoday/ https://www.youtube.com/user/STLPostDispatch https://www.linkedin.com/company/st.-louis-post-dispatch/ About the St. Louis Post-Dispatch When Missourians look for their trusted news source, they turn to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, a regional newspaper based in St. Louis, Missouri, serving the St. Louis metropolitan area since 1878. In addition to award-winning news reporting, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch specializes in business, sports, and entertainment coverage. We also provide thought-provoking commentary and advertising solutions that drive results for local businesses. https://www.stltoday.com/help/terms-of-service/ The St. Louis Post-Dispatch is part of Lee Enterprises.

Screenshots

Chicago Tribune4 screens
St. Louis Post4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Chicago Tribune at 4.4 against St. Louis Post's 3.8. Chicago Tribune also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (19K vs 3.1K). St. Louis Post's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and review sentiment (30% vs 21%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and chart position 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. Chicago Tribune sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and St. Louis Post sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Chicago Tribune holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chicago Tribune has 19K ratings behind it against 3.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 21% of Chicago Tribune's written reviews are positive against 30% of St. Louis Post's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Chicago Tribune ships an update every 3 weeks, St. Louis Post every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Chicago Tribune versus St. Louis Post: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChicago TribuneSt. Louis Post
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (19K ratings) — better3.8 (3.1K ratings)
Positive reviews20.7% of reviews29.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings19K — better3.1K
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#45 — better#67
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size190 MB103 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperTribune Publishing Company, LLCSt. Louis Post-Dispatch

Customer experience

Chicago Tribune

All ratings18,499 ratings
Positive86.3%
Neutral4.6%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews184 reviews
Positive20.7%
Neutral8.2%
Negative71.2%

St. Louis Post

All ratings3,053 ratings
Positive70.0%
Neutral8.7%
Negative21.3%
Written reviews141 reviews
Positive29.8%
Neutral14.2%
Negative56.0%

User reviews

Chicago Tribune

From 19K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🗞️ Small town reporting for a big town
  • 📰 Easy read for subscribers
  • 🚀 Generally good news reporting

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Needs better search and navigation
  • 🌙 Lack of dark mode
  • 🔌 Frequent login issues
  • 📱 Clunky user interface
  • 💰 Too many ads and pop-ups

St. Louis Post

From 3.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 📰 Enjoy daily St. Louis area news
  • 🏒 Great coverage of Blues and Cardinals
  • 🗞️ Appreciate crime alerts

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and login issues
  • 🤖 Poorly designed and difficult to navigate
  • 💰 Expensive subscription for limited content
  • 📢 Intrusive and loud advertisements
  • 🗞️ Outdated and repetitive news coverage

Bugs and requests

Chicago Tribune

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inability to scroll through articles
  • Frequent login prompts for subscribers
  • Inconsistent behavior across updates
  • Trouble accessing the digital edition

Requested features

4 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Audio playback for articles
  • Improved search functionality with filters
  • Better organization and navigation of content

St. Louis Post

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Articles frequently fail to load
  • Slideshow and navigation features are buggy
  • Subscription login issues and paywalls

Requested features

4 requests
  • Allow article sharing for subscribers
  • Improve organization and categorization
  • Provide more comprehensive local sports coverage
  • Implement a dark mode option

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Chicago Tribune

Subscriptions4
  • Unlimited Digital Access1 Month trial4 variants$19.991 Month
  • News Apps Only$19.991 Month
  • Unlimited Digital Access1 Year trial$198.991 Year
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  • Chicago Tribune1 Year trial$199.991 Year
One-time2
  • Credit Access$0.99
  • Premium Story Credits$0.99
7 purchases

St. Louis Post

Subscriptions7
  • STL Post-Dispatch Monthly$29.991 Month
  • Subscriptions$42.991 Month
  • Subscriptions$46.991 Month
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  • Subscriptions$50.001 Year
  • Subscriptions$289.991 Year
  • Subscriptions$344.991 Year
  • Subscriptions$379.991 Year

Questions

Is Chicago Tribune free?
Chicago Tribune is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is St. Louis Post free?
St. Louis Post is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Chicago Tribune or St. Louis Post?
Chicago Tribune is rated higher. Chicago Tribune averages 4.4 out of 5 from 19K ratings, while St. Louis Post averages 3.8 from 3.1K ratings.
Do Chicago Tribune or St. Louis Post have ads?
Both Chicago Tribune and St. Louis Post show ads.
Which is updated more often, Chicago Tribune or St. Louis Post?
Chicago Tribune ships an update every 3 weeks, and St. Louis Post every 2 months. Most recently, Chicago Tribune was updated on October 29, 2026 and St. Louis Post on October 29, 2026.
Which is more popular, Chicago Tribune or St. Louis Post?
Chicago Tribune currently peaks at #45 in the App Store charts, and St. Louis Post at #67. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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