# Chicago Tribune vs St. Louis Post

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Chicago Tribune | St. Louis Post |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chicago-tribune/id383137151/reviews)** | [3.8 (3.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/st-louis-post-dispatch/id398032168/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **19K** | 3.1K |
| Positive reviews | 20.7% of reviews | **29.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#48** | #67 |
| Size | 190 MB | 103 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Tribune Publishing Company, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/290161713) | [St. Louis Post-Dispatch](https://appshunter.io/developer/473060787) |

## What reviewers say

### Chicago Tribune

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chicago-tribune/id383137151)

**Currently charting:** #48 Top Grossing · News (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Digital Access | $19.99 | per month |
| News Apps Only | $19.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Digital Access | $198.99 | per year |
| Chicago Tribune | $199.99 | per year |
| Credit Access | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium Story Credits | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### St. Louis Post

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/st-louis-post-dispatch/id398032168)

**Currently charting:** #67 Top Grossing · News (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| STL Post-Dispatch Monthly | $29.99 | per month |
| Subscriptions | $42.99 | per month |
| Subscriptions | $46.99 | per month |
| Subscriptions | $50.00 | per year |
| Subscriptions | $289.99 | per year |
| Subscriptions | $344.99 | per year |
| Subscriptions | $379.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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 #48 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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