Comparison

St. Louis Post vs RiverBender

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

Head to head
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
Currently charting
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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.

About

RiverBender

Access local news, weather updates, and community information for the River Bend area. Stay informed about breaking stories, sports, events, and local businesses.

Highlights
  • Breaking local news and weather
  • High school and local sports coverage
  • Community videos
  • Business directory
  • Classified ads
  • Event calendar
  • Live radio streaming
Features
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Discover everything happening in the Riverbend, all in one place. The RiverBender.com app keeps you connected to your community with real-time local news, weather, events, and more—right from your phone. Stay informed with breaking news as it happens, detailed weather updates with highs and lows, and full coverage of local and high school sports. From city updates to statewide headlines, you’ll always know what’s going on around you. Watch live and on-demand videos featuring local events, interviews, and community stories. Tune in to live radio streaming and stay connected wherever you are. Explore a powerful local business directory to find services, shops, and restaurants nearby. Browse restaurant guides, entertainment options, and discover new places to try. Looking to buy or sell? Post and browse free classified ads for vehicles, homes, jobs, and more. Stay organized with a full community calendar featuring local events, festivals, and activities happening across the region. You can also stay connected to your community with obituaries and important notices, all in one easy-to-use app. Whether you're at home or on the go, RiverBender.com makes it simple to stay connected to the places and people that matter most. Serving Alton, Godfrey, Jerseyville, Grafton, Wood River, East Alton, Bethalto, Roxana, Edwardsville, Collinsville, and the entire Metro East region. Download now and stay connected to your community every day.

Screenshots

St. Louis Post4 screens
RiverBender3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: RiverBender at 75% against St. Louis Post's 31%. RiverBender also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.8) and in-app purchases (none vs 7). St. Louis Post's advantage is ratings volume (3K vs 9) and chart position (#70 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads 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. St. Louis Post sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per month. RiverBender asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RiverBender holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: St. Louis Post has 3K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 31% of St. Louis Post's written reviews are positive against 75% of RiverBender's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

St. Louis Post ships an update every 2 months, RiverBender every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
St. Louis Post versus RiverBender: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSt. Louis PostRiverBender
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (3K ratings)4.7 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews31.3% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3K — better9
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#70 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size105 MB35 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperSt. Louis Post-DispatchRiverBender.com

Customer experience

St. Louis Post

All ratings3,039 ratings
Positive69.9%
Neutral8.7%
Negative21.4%
Written reviews131 reviews
Positive31.3%
Neutral14.5%
Negative54.2%

RiverBender

All ratings9 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral11.1%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

Bugs and requests

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

RiverBender

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

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
None

RiverBender

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is St. Louis Post free?
St. Louis Post is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RiverBender free?
RiverBender is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, St. Louis Post or RiverBender?
RiverBender is rated higher. St. Louis Post averages 3.8 out of 5 from 3K ratings, while RiverBender averages 4.7 from 9 ratings.
Do St. Louis Post or RiverBender have ads?
Both St. Louis Post and RiverBender show ads.
Which is updated more often, St. Louis Post or RiverBender?
St. Louis Post ships an update every 2 months, and RiverBender every 3 months. Most recently, St. Louis Post was updated on September 25, 2026 and RiverBender on June 1, 2026.

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