Comparison

National Post vs MTL Blog

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

Head to head
About

National Post

Stay informed with curated news from across Canada. Personalize your feed with topics and journalists you follow, and access in-depth articles and videos. Subscription unlocks unlimited content.

Highlights
  • Personalized news feed
  • Comprehensive explainers
  • Longread articles
  • Video coverage
  • Discover trending stories
  • Access Postmedia network publications
Features
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The National Post app connects you to the news you need to know. Create your custom feed so you don't miss the latest from your favourite writers. Features include: · Stay connected to news that is shaping your world. · Enjoy the wide variety of comprehensive explainers on trending issues and compelling longreads from our top journalists — plus extensive video coverage. · Navigate directly to individual publications from across the Postmedia network. · You can choose your preferred publications when you first open the new app, ensuring a curated news feed that aligns with your interests. · Use the Discover tab to explore trending stories from our newsrooms across Canada. · Personalize your news experience by selecting topics, journalists and columnists you want to see more of, so your feed will be filled with the content and perspectives you enjoy. · Online Access and Home Delivery subscribers receive unlimited access to content on the app, included with your subscription. · App readers can access one free article before being prompted to register to gain access to two more articles. If you are not an existing subscriber, you can easily sign up through the app marketplace. · Payment will be charged to your store account upon confirmation of purchase. · Subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. · The account will now be charged $14.99 for monthly renewal within the 24 hours before the current period ends. · You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal after purchase in the App settings. Select "My Subscription" then "Manage my Subscription" and you will be able to make changes. Privacy Policy: https://www.postmedia.com/privacy-statement/ Postmedia Terms and Conditions: https://www.postmedia.com/terms-and-conditions/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ We appreciate and value your feedback. Please send any comments, suggestions or questions to: appsupport@postmedia.com

About

MTL Blog

Discover the latest urban news and travel information for Montreal. Explore trending stories, find local events, and get personalized notifications. Your guide to experiencing the city.

Highlights
  • Urban news and travel content
  • Topic-specific content exploration
  • Trending community stories
  • Personalized story notifications
  • User-friendly interface
Features
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Welcome to Montreal's Digital Downtown. MTL Blog's app is the ultimate destination for urban news and travel in and around Montreal. Download to discover what's happening, where to go, and what to see — then choose your own adventure. Features: - Access all the content you love in a user-friendly environment. - Explore Montreal in a whole new way by viewing topic-specific content. - Stay informed on trending stories in your community. - Get notifications about stories relevant to you.

Screenshots

National Post4 screens
MTL Blog4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MTL Blog at 75% against National Post's 16%. MTL Blog also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and rating (4.8 vs 4.3). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. National Post sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month. MTL Blog asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MTL Blog holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 55 and 28 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 16% of National Post's written reviews are positive against 75% of MTL Blog's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

National Post ships an update monthly, MTL Blog every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
National Post versus MTL Blog: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNational PostMTL Blog
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (55 ratings)4.8 (28 ratings) — better
Positive reviews16.3% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings55 — better28
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB71 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperPostmedia Network INC.Narcity Media Inc.

Customer experience

National Post

All ratings55 ratings
Positive83.6%
Neutral5.5%
Negative10.9%
Written reviews104 reviews
Positive16.3%
Neutral8.7%
Negative75.0%

MTL Blog

All ratings28 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral7.1%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative12.5%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

National Post

Subscriptions1
  • The National Post$9.991 Month
None

MTL Blog

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is National Post free?
National Post is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MTL Blog free?
MTL Blog is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, National Post or MTL Blog?
MTL Blog is rated higher. National Post averages 4.3 out of 5 from 55 ratings, while MTL Blog averages 4.8 from 28 ratings.
Do National Post or MTL Blog have ads?
Both National Post and MTL Blog show ads.
Which is updated more often, National Post or MTL Blog?
National Post ships an update monthly, and MTL Blog every 3 weeks. Most recently, National Post was updated on November 6, 2026 and MTL Blog on November 7, 2026.

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