Comparison

National Post vs Canada Next

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

Head to head
About

National Post

Access Canadian news, politics, and in-depth articles from your favorite journalists. Customize your feed with trending topics and publications, and enjoy exclusive content with a subscription.

Highlights
  • Customizable news feed
  • In-depth articles and explainers
  • Video coverage
  • Access to Postmedia network publications
  • Personalized topic and journalist selection
  • Discover trending stories
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

Canada Next

Features
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Canada Next is your daily companion for staying informed about Canada. Get a clear, concise briefing of the day's most important Canadian stories, plus the latest videos covering politics, the economy, and current affairs — all in one clean, fast app. FEATURES • Daily Brief — Start your day with a curated summary of Canada's top stories, organized by category so you can scan what matters in minutes. • Latest Videos — Watch the newest videos on Canadian politics and current events, updated automatically throughout the day. • Push Notifications — Get notified the moment a new video is published, so you never miss an important update. • Clean & Fast — A distraction-free interface designed to get you the news quickly, with offline caching so your latest brief is always available. • Built for iOS — A native, lightweight experience that respects your time and your data. Stay ahead of what's next for Canada. Download Canada Next today.

Screenshots

National Post4 screens
Canada Next4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Canada Next at none against National Post's 1. Canada Next also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Canada Next asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
National Post versus Canada Next: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNational PostCanada Next
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (53 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews16.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings53 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB1 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperPostmedia Network INC.Barıs Gulec

In-app purchases

1 purchases

National Post

Subscriptions1
  • The National Post$9.991 Month
None

Canada Next

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is National Post free?
National Post is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Canada Next free?
Canada Next is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do National Post or Canada Next have ads?
National Post shows ads; Canada Next does not.

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