New York Post for iPhone vs NYC PBA
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.
NYC PBA
This official union app provides members with PBA news, event updates, and a convenient way to submit paperwork electronically. It serves as a central resource for all essential membership information.
- PBA news and event updates
- Electronic paperwork submission
- Membership information resource
- Official union communication
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This is the official NYC PBA union app made available by the PBA to our members. We made this app to better serve PBA Members by allowing them to stay up to date with PBA news & events, submit important paperwork in a convenient electronic format, and to serve as a comprehensive resource center for all important membership information provided by the PBA.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: New York Post for iPhone at 4.1 against NYC PBA's 2.3. New York Post for iPhone also leads on ratings volume (23K vs 15) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). NYC PBA's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, review sentiment, 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 holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: New York Post for iPhone has 23K ratings behind it against 15, 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 20% of NYC PBA's.
New York Post for iPhone ships an update every 3 weeks, NYC PBA every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | New York Post for iPhone | NYC PBA |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (23K ratings) — better | 2.3 (15 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 26.7% of reviews — better | 20.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 23K — better | 15 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #145 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 14.0.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 170 MB | 69 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | NYP Holdings, Inc. | Police Benevolent Association of the City of New York, INC |
Customer experience
New York Post for iPhone
NYC PBA
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
NYC PBA
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
New York Post for iPhone
No in-app purchases
NYC PBA
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is New York Post for iPhone free?
Is NYC PBA free?
Which has better reviews, New York Post for iPhone or NYC PBA?
Do New York Post for iPhone or NYC PBA have ads?
Which is updated more often, New York Post for iPhone or NYC PBA?
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