New York Post for iPhone vs Olean Times Herald eEdition
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.
Olean Times Herald eEdition
Stay informed with real-time news updates and breaking alerts. Access a digital replica of the print newspaper for a comprehensive news experience.
- Live news updates
- Breaking news alerts
- Print replica e-edition
- Real-time information
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The Olean Times Herald 2-in-1 app now includes live news and breaking news mobile alerts, keeping you up to date in real time, along with convenient access to the print replica e-edition.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Olean Times Herald eEdition at 67% against New York Post for iPhone's 27%. Olean Times Herald eEdition also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.1) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). New York Post for iPhone's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (23K vs 29). On price, ads 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.
Olean Times Herald eEdition holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: New York Post for iPhone has 23K ratings behind it against 29, 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 67% of Olean Times Herald eEdition's.
New York Post for iPhone ships an update every 3 weeks, Olean Times Herald eEdition every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | New York Post for iPhone | Olean Times Herald eEdition |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (23K ratings) | 4.6 (29 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 26.7% of reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 23K — better | 29 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Best chart rank | #121 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 170 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | NYP Holdings, Inc. | Community Media Group Inc |
Customer experience
New York Post for iPhone
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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
Olean Times Herald eEdition
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
New York Post for iPhone
No in-app purchases
Olean Times Herald eEdition
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is New York Post for iPhone free?
Is Olean Times Herald eEdition free?
Which has better reviews, New York Post for iPhone or Olean Times Herald eEdition?
Do New York Post for iPhone or Olean Times Herald eEdition have ads?
Which is updated more often, New York Post for iPhone or Olean Times Herald eEdition?
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