# New York Post for iPhone vs Lancaster Eagle Gazette

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: New York Post for iPhone at none against Lancaster Eagle Gazette's 4. New York Post for iPhone also leads on ratings volume (23K vs 272) and chart position (#120 vs unranked). Lancaster Eagle Gazette's advantage is review sentiment (57% vs 27%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lancaster Eagle Gazette sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. New York Post for iPhone asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.1 for New York Post for iPhone against 4.2 for Lancaster Eagle Gazette. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: New York Post for iPhone has 23K ratings behind it against 272, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 27% of New York Post for iPhone's written reviews are positive against 57% of Lancaster Eagle Gazette's.

New York Post for iPhone ships an update every 3 weeks, Lancaster Eagle Gazette monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | New York Post for iPhone | Lancaster Eagle Gazette |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/new-york-post-for-iphone/id410094240/reviews) | **[4.2 (272 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lancaster-eagle-gazette/id545726818/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **23K** | 272 |
| Positive reviews | 26.7% of reviews | **57.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#120** | — |
| Size | 170 MB | 186 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [NYP Holdings, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/375478784) | [USA TODAY Co., Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/404843797) |

## What reviewers say

### New York Post for iPhone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/new-york-post-for-iphone/id410094240)

**Currently charting:** #120 Top Free · News (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and responsive app
- 📰 Reliable and informative news coverage
- 🗞️ Diverse range of content
- 🧭 Easy to navigate

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🔄 Unexpected page refreshes and content loss
- 📢 Intrusive and excessive advertisements
- 🔍 Difficulty finding specific content

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when opening articles
- Scrolling issues and content not loading properly
- Notifications not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Improved article bookmarking and organization
- Customizable news feed and content preferences
- Reduced ad interruptions and better ad placement


### Lancaster Eagle Gazette

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lancaster-eagle-gazette/id545726818)

Stay informed with local news, in-depth journalism, and real-time alerts. Enjoy a streamlined reading experience with customizable features and offline access. Access the eNewspaper edition and other publications.

**Highlights:** In-depth local journalism, Breaking news and alerts, Streamlined reading experience, Customizable features, Offline reading, eNewspaper access

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Digital Rate | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Digital Rate | $14.99 | per month |
| Lancaster Eagle-Gazette Digital Subscription | $16.99 | per month |
| Lancaster Eagle-Gazette Annual Digital Subscription | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good local information
- 👍 Keeps users current on local events
- 👍 App works well for some users
- 👍 Useful for reading while out of town
- 👍 Great sports editor coverage

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 App won't open or stay open
- 🐛 Cannot get e-newspaper to work
- 🐛 Cannot get crossword puzzle
- 🐛 Pop-up ads are obnoxious

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes unless on wifi
- App won't stay open
- App crashes immediately upon opening
- Cannot get the gazette to work
- Cannot get the enewspaper

**Requested features**

- Cover more local society news (births, weddings, engagements)
- Return to being a local paper
- Incorporate new concepts in technology while retaining old features
- Allow printing of articles and puzzles


## Frequently asked questions

### Is New York Post for iPhone free?

New York Post for iPhone is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Lancaster Eagle Gazette free?

Lancaster Eagle Gazette is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, New York Post for iPhone or Lancaster Eagle Gazette?

Lancaster Eagle Gazette is rated higher. New York Post for iPhone averages 4.1 out of 5 from 23K ratings, while Lancaster Eagle Gazette averages 4.2 from 272 ratings.

### Do New York Post for iPhone or Lancaster Eagle Gazette have ads?

Both New York Post for iPhone and Lancaster Eagle Gazette show ads.

### Which is updated more often, New York Post for iPhone or Lancaster Eagle Gazette?

New York Post for iPhone ships an update every 3 weeks, and Lancaster Eagle Gazette monthly. Most recently, New York Post for iPhone was updated on November 7, 2026 and Lancaster Eagle Gazette on November 1, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*