New York Post for iPhone vs The Babylon Bee
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
Read full descriptionHide full description
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.
The Babylon Bee
Access satirical news content with this app. Browse headlines, share articles, and listen to a podcast. Members-only features are available for logged-in users.
- Browse headlines
- Share articles
- Bookmark articles
- Listen to podcast
- Members-only features
Read full descriptionHide full description
This app was created ex nihilo on the eighth day of the creation week, exactly 6,000 years ago, with the purpose of making The Babylon Bee's divinely inspired content even more accessible. Here's what you can do with the power of our perfect app in your hands: - Browse recent and trending headlines. - Share and bookmark your favorite articles. - Click on ads to line our pockets with cash. - Customize and sync your preferences. - Listen to our critically-ignored podcast. - Log in for access to members-only features. About Us The Babylon Bee is the world's best satire site, totally inerrant in all its truth claims. We write satire about Christian stuff, political stuff, and everyday life. We have been the premier news source through every major world event, from the Tower of Babel and the Exodus to the Reformation and the War of 1812. We focus on just the facts, leaving spin and bias to other news sites like CNN and Fox News. Unlike other satire sites, everything we post is 100% verified by Snopes.com.
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: The Babylon Bee at 95% against New York Post for iPhone's 27%. The Babylon Bee also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.1) and ads (none vs shown). New York Post for iPhone's advantage is chart position (#125 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
The Babylon Bee holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 23K and 63K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of New York Post for iPhone's written reviews are positive against 95% of The Babylon Bee's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.
| Parameter | New York Post for iPhone | The Babylon Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (23K ratings) | 4.9 (63K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 26.7% of reviews | 94.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 23K | 63K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #125 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 170 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | NYP Holdings, Inc. | The Babylon Bee, LLC |
Customer experience
New York Post for iPhone
The Babylon Bee
User reviews
New York Post for iPhone
From 23K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fast and responsive app
- 📰 Reliable and informative news coverage
- 🗞️ Diverse range of content
- 🧭 Easy to navigate
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🔄 Unexpected page refreshes and content loss
- 📢 Intrusive and excessive advertisements
- 🔍 Difficulty finding specific content
The Babylon Bee
From 63K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Funny and entertaining content
- 🤗 Brightens up the day
- 💯 Reliable and trustworthy news source
- 🔍 Insightful commentary on current events
- 🧠 Intelligent and thought-provoking satire
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional app crashes or freezes
- 🔌 Unreliable app performance
- 🙄 Some users find the satire too biased
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
The Babylon Bee
Reported bugs
2 issues- Login issues
- Compatibility problems with older devices
Requested features
3 requests- Expand content beyond politics and religion
- Improve app stability and reliability
- Add more sharing options and social integration
In-app purchases
New York Post for iPhone
No in-app purchases
The Babylon Bee
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is New York Post for iPhone free?
Is The Babylon Bee free?
Which has better reviews, New York Post for iPhone or The Babylon Bee?
Do New York Post for iPhone or The Babylon Bee have ads?
Which is updated more often, New York Post for iPhone or The Babylon Bee?
Other comparisons
