New York Post for iPhone vs Post Journal
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.
Post Journal
Access top stories, local news, sports, and features from The Post Journal. Stay updated with breaking news alerts, search full articles, and engage with content through comments and photo submissions.
- Breaking News Alerts
- Local News Coverage
- Local Sports Updates
- Article Search
- Comment on Stories
- Submit News
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Top stories from The Post Journal. The Post Journal serves the Jamestown, Chautauqua County and the Western New York region with the latest news, sports and features. Comment on stories, find jobs, submit news and view photos online. - Breaking News Alerts - Local News - Local Sports - Polls - Full Article Search - Local Garage Sales and Directions
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Post Journal at none against New York Post for iPhone's shown. Post Journal also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.0). New York Post for iPhone's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 31 months) and review sentiment (27% vs 9%). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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.
New York Post for iPhone ships an update every 2 weeks, Post Journal every 31 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | New York Post for iPhone | Post Journal |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (22K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 26.7% of reviews — better | 8.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 22K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 31 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #112 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 168 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | NYP Holdings, Inc. | Ogden Newspapers, Inc. |
Customer experience
New York Post for iPhone
Post Journal
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
Post Journal
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
New York Post for iPhone
No in-app purchases
Post Journal
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is New York Post for iPhone free?
Is Post Journal free?
Do New York Post for iPhone or Post Journal have ads?
Which is updated more often, New York Post for iPhone or Post Journal?
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