New York Post for iPhone vs Patch
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.
Patch
Stay informed about your local community with real-time news, events, and weather updates. Discover schools, homes for sale, jobs, and announcements in a single, easy-to-scroll feed. Receive breaking news alerts and share stories with friends.
- Local news and events for 1,200+ towns
- Breaking news push notifications
- Local weather forecasts and alerts
- Find local jobs and announcements
- One-scroll feed for town happenings
- Bookmark articles for later reading
- Support for following multiple towns
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If you're looking for "everything local," Patch is the app for you. Local schools? Check. Breaking news? Check. Homes for sale? We've got those, too. You'll always be in touch with your town with the Patch app. Check out these features: • News and events for 1,200+ Patch Towns, with more towns added every month. • Push notifications as important news breaks — you’ll be the first to get the scoop. • Swipe left or right to view articles faster. • Local weather forecasts and alerts — you'll never be caught without an umbrella or snow boots again. • Find local events, jobs and announcements in your area. • Get everything that is happening in your town in a one-scroll feed! • Share stories to your Facebook friends or email/SMS to a friend! • Patch also has fun iMessage animal stickers to share your emotions with your friends! • Love an article? You can bookmark it to your phone to come back and read it later. • Want to follow multiple towns? No problem, swipe left or right to navigate between your favorite Patch towns. Our new Patch app delivers a beautiful browsing and reading experience for iOS users. Our pages load lightning fast. You'll never be kept waiting to see what's behind that headline. The sleek design provides an in-depth storytelling experience fueled by concise writing and rich imagery. TELL US WHAT YOU THINK: We're eager to hear your feedback and suggestions. How can we make the app even better? What features would you like to see? We aim to be the best news app in the country, and your ideas are crucial. Please email us at Feedback@patch.com Images used under license from Shutterstock.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Patch at 4.7 against New York Post for iPhone's 4.1. Patch also leads on review sentiment (58% vs 26%) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). New York Post for iPhone's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, 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.
Patch holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 22K and 26K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 26% of New York Post for iPhone's written reviews are positive against 58% of Patch's.
New York Post for iPhone ships an update every 2 weeks, Patch every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | New York Post for iPhone | Patch |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (22K ratings) | 4.7 (26K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 26.3% of reviews | 58.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 22K | 26K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Best chart rank | #108 — better | #149 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 168 MB | 66 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | NYP Holdings, Inc. | Patch Media |
Customer experience
New York Post for iPhone
Patch
User reviews
New York Post for iPhone
From 22K 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
Patch
From 26K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🗞️ Informative local news
- 📰 Comprehensive coverage of community events
- 🔍 Useful for staying up-to-date on local happenings
- 🗓️ Timely and relevant information
- 💻 Convenient online/mobile access to local news
Room to improve
- 🔌 App stability and performance issues
- 🔍 Limited ability to customize content and notifications
- 📢 Concerns about removal of reader comments
- 🗺️ Lack of location-specific focus in some areas
- 💲 Paid subscription model for full access
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
Patch
Reported bugs
4 issues- Articles failing to load or open properly
- Notification issues, including duplicate or missing alerts
- Inconsistent app behavior after updates
- Difficulty clearing unread article indicators
Requested features
5 requests- Allow users to select specific news categories of interest
- Improve notification system to be more reliable and customizable
- Restore reader comment functionality
- Enhance location-based targeting and content curation
- Offer more affordable or free access options
In-app purchases
New York Post for iPhone
No in-app purchases
Patch
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is New York Post for iPhone free?
Is Patch free?
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