Comparison

New York Post for iPhone vs Ithaca Journal

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Top Stories tab
  • Latest Stories tab
  • Access all sections
  • Enriched multimedia
  • Push notifications
  • Offline access
  • Save articles
Features
Currently charting
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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.

About

Ithaca Journal

Stay informed with local news, in-depth journalism, and breaking alerts. Access a digital replica of the print edition, along with national news, and customize your reading experience with offline access and personalized notifications.

Highlights
  • In-depth local journalism
  • Breaking news alerts
  • Sports coverage
  • Streamlined reading experience
  • Offline reading
  • eNewspaper access
  • Customizable notifications
Features
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From critically acclaimed storytelling to powerful photography to engaging videos — the Ithaca Journal app delivers the local news that matters most to your community. APP FEATURES: • Access all of our in-depth journalism, including things to do around town, sports coverage from high school to the pros, and much more. • Enjoy a streamlined, fast-loading experience that makes it easy to view the stories, photos, and videos that matter to you. • Get breaking news, sports scores, and weather alerts with real-time notifications tailored to your interests. • Customize your experience by saving your favorite stories, adjusting text size, using night mode, or reading offline. • eNewspaper: Just like our print edition but accessible on your mobile devices. And access to USA TODAY and 200+ local eNewspapers. MORE INFORMATION: • Privacy Policy: https://cm.ithacajournal.com/privacy/ • Terms of Service: https://cm.ithacajournal.com/terms/ • Help Center: https://help.ithacajournal.com • Subscriptions are charged to your account at confirmation of purchase and automatically renew each month or year, unless turned off in your account settings at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage your subscriptions and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription, where applicable. See "Subscription Support" in the app's Settings for more details and customer service contact information.

Screenshots

New York Post for iPhone4 screens
Ithaca Journal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: New York Post for iPhone at none against Ithaca Journal's 4. New York Post for iPhone also leads on ratings volume (23K vs 158) and chart position (#139 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Ithaca Journal sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. New York Post for iPhone asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

New York Post for iPhone holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: New York Post for iPhone has 23K ratings behind it against 158, 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 21% of Ithaca Journal's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

New York Post for iPhone ships an update every 3 weeks, Ithaca Journal monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
New York Post for iPhone versus Ithaca Journal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNew York Post for iPhoneIthaca Journal
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (23K ratings) — better3.9 (158 ratings)
Positive reviews26.7% of reviews — better20.7% of reviews
Number of ratings23K — better158
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#139 — better—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size170 MB184 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperNYP Holdings, Inc.USA TODAY Co., Inc.

Customer experience

New York Post for iPhone

All ratings22,509 ratings
Positive76.7%
Neutral4.3%
Negative19.0%
Written reviews959 reviews
Positive26.7%
Neutral9.1%
Negative64.2%

Ithaca Journal

All ratings157 ratings
Positive71.3%
Neutral12.1%
Negative16.6%
Written reviews29 reviews
Positive20.7%
Neutral6.9%
Negative72.4%

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

Ithaca Journal

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

New York Post for iPhone

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Ithaca Journal

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Digital Rate1 Month trial2 variants$9.991 Month
  • Ithaca Journal1 Month trial$16.991 Month
  • Ithaca Journal Annual Digital Subscription1 Year trial$69.991 Year

Questions

Is New York Post for iPhone free?
New York Post for iPhone is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ithaca Journal free?
Ithaca Journal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, New York Post for iPhone or Ithaca Journal?
New York Post for iPhone is rated higher. New York Post for iPhone averages 4.1 out of 5 from 23K ratings, while Ithaca Journal averages 3.9 from 158 ratings.
Do New York Post for iPhone or Ithaca Journal have ads?
Both New York Post for iPhone and Ithaca Journal show ads.
Which is updated more often, New York Post for iPhone or Ithaca Journal?
New York Post for iPhone ships an update every 3 weeks, and Ithaca Journal monthly. Most recently, New York Post for iPhone was updated on October 27, 2026 and Ithaca Journal on October 23, 2026.

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