New York Post for iPhone vs Heavy.com
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.
Heavy.com
Stay informed with breaking news and current events from the US and around the world. Get essential updates on crime and other important topics, all in one convenient place.
- Breaking news updates
- US news coverage
- World news coverage
- Crime news
- On-the-go information
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Today’s top breaking news and current events. US news, world news, crime news. What you need to know when you’re on the go.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Heavy.com at 100% against New York Post for iPhone's 27%. Heavy.com also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.1) and ads (none vs shown). New York Post for iPhone's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (22K vs 2). On price 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.
Heavy.com holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: New York Post for iPhone has 22K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of New York Post for iPhone's written reviews are positive against 100% of Heavy.com's.
New York Post for iPhone ships an update every 2 weeks, Heavy.com every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | New York Post for iPhone | Heavy.com |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (22K ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 26.7% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 22K — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Best chart rank | #107 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 168 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | NYP Holdings, Inc. | Heavy Inc |
Customer experience
New York Post for iPhone
Heavy.com
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
Heavy.com
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
New York Post for iPhone
No in-app purchases
Heavy.com
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is New York Post for iPhone free?
Is Heavy.com free?
Which has better reviews, New York Post for iPhone or Heavy.com?
Do New York Post for iPhone or Heavy.com have ads?
Which is updated more often, New York Post for iPhone or Heavy.com?
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