New York Post for iPhone vs ScreenCrush
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
New York Post for iPhone
Access breaking news, exclusive gossip, and in-depth reporting from a major newspaper. Features a streamlined reading experience with multimedia content, personalized notifications, and offline access. Stay updated on everything from local news to celebrity gossip.
- Top Stories tab
- Latest Stories tab
- Access all sections
- Enriched multimedia
- Push notifications
- Offline access
- Save articles
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The New York Post app just got a major upgrade. From NYC breaking news and national politics to Page Six celebrity gossip, real estate, and tech, the New York Post app puts our iconic newsroom right in your pocket — faster, bolder, and more personalized than ever before. Dive into Post Sports+, your premier source for premium sports coverage from the NY Post, delivering insider stories, expert columns, and exclusive access to the top sports reporters in the US. The app now features Hamilton, a revolutionary new way to ask questions about news, NYC sports, and pop culture, allowing you to dig deeper into the trending stories New Yorkers are talking about. Readers can also access smarter local and national story recommendations, lightning-fast news summaries, and custom digests tailored to your unique reading habits. The updated New York Post app makes it easier than ever to follow breaking news, discover exclusive reporting, and stay connected to the topics and columnists you care about most.
ScreenCrush
Stay updated with the latest in movies and TV with news, interviews, reviews, and trailers. Save articles for offline reading and receive breaking news notifications. Enjoy background audio and wireless streaming.
- Movie and TV news, interviews, and reviews
- Watch trailers and original video series
- Breaking news notifications
- Save articles for offline reading
- Background audio and controls
- AirPlay wireless streaming support
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ScreenCrush brings everything onscreen online. From movies to TV, whether it’s new or classic, huge or indie, ScreenCrush covers it all. Key Features: - Read the latest movie and TV news, interviews, reviews, recaps, features and more - Watch new trailers and original video series and supercuts. - Subscribe to notifications for breaking news and other topics. - Share the latest news via Facebook & Twitter. - Save articles for reading later (supports offline viewing). - Featured full multi-tasking with background audio and controls. - Supports AirPlay feature for wireless streaming to your AirPlay-compatible device. This is the latest version of the ScreenCrush app and we have many more features planned so please share your feedback from within the app by clicking the “Send Us Feedback” link in the menu. Terms of Use: https://screencrush.com/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://screencrush.com/privacy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: New York Post for iPhone at none against ScreenCrush's 2. New York Post for iPhone also leads on ratings volume (23K vs 7) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). ScreenCrush's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment 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
Both are free to download. ScreenCrush sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. New York Post for iPhone asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.1 for New York Post for iPhone against 4.0 for ScreenCrush. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: New York Post for iPhone has 23K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 27% of New York Post for iPhone's written reviews are positive against 33% of ScreenCrush's.
New York Post for iPhone ships an update every 3 weeks, ScreenCrush every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | New York Post for iPhone | ScreenCrush |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (23K ratings) — better | 4.0 (7 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 26.7% of reviews | 33.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 23K — better | 7 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #125 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 170 MB | 76 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | NYP Holdings, Inc. | Townsquare Media, LLC |
Customer experience
New York Post for iPhone
ScreenCrush
Bugs and requests
New York Post for iPhone
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes when opening articles
- Scrolling issues and content not loading properly
- Notifications not working as expected
Requested features
3 requests- Improved article bookmarking and organization
- Customizable news feed and content preferences
- Reduced ad interruptions and better ad placement
ScreenCrush
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
New York Post for iPhone
No in-app purchases
ScreenCrush
- Ad-Free Monthly1 Month trial$2.991 Month
- Ad-Free Annual1 Month trial$29.991 Year
Questions
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