# New York Post for iPhone vs ESN

The clearest difference is rating: ESN at 5.0 against New York Post for iPhone's 4.1. ESN also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). New York Post for iPhone's advantage is ratings volume (23K vs 1) and chart position (#186 vs unranked). On price, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ESN holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: New York Post for iPhone has 23K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

New York Post for iPhone ships an update every 3 weeks, ESN every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | New York Post for iPhone | ESN |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/new-york-post-for-iphone/id410094240/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/esn/id6758865914/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **23K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 26.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#186** | — |
| Size | 170 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [NYP Holdings, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/375478784) | [Jeffrey Hokenson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1853275522) |

## What reviewers say

### New York Post for iPhone

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

**Currently charting:** #186 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


### ESN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/esn/id6758865914)

Get essential news quickly with smart bullet-point summaries and an intuitive swipe interface. Access full articles for deeper context when needed. Designed for busy professionals to stay informed without information overload.

**Highlights:** Smart bullet summaries, Swipe-to-browse interface, AI-curated daily feed, One-tap full articles, Save for later, Breaking news alerts, Multiple topics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## 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 ESN free?

ESN is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, New York Post for iPhone or ESN?

ESN is rated higher. New York Post for iPhone averages 4.1 out of 5 from 23K ratings, while ESN averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do New York Post for iPhone or ESN have ads?

New York Post for iPhone shows ads; ESN does not.

### Which is updated more often, New York Post for iPhone or ESN?

New York Post for iPhone ships an update every 3 weeks, and ESN every 2 weeks. Most recently, New York Post for iPhone was updated on November 4, 2026 and ESN on October 31, 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.*
