Comparison

New York Post for iPhone vs Observer All Access

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

Observer All Access

Access the full print edition of a local newspaper on your mobile device. Read headlines, stories, and view related photos in a built-in viewer. Content can be downloaded for offline reading.

Highlights
  • Full print edition replica
  • Built-in story viewer
  • Offline reading capability
  • Searchable content
  • Read and listen to stories
  • Weather integration
Features
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Stay on top of news from Dunkirk and surrounding areas by receiving the full print version of the Observer on your iPhone or iPad. Every page of every edition is delivered to your device. The Observer is the best source for local and national news, sports, weather, and features in the Dunkirk area of southwestern New York area that includes Chautauqua and Cattarugus counties. Download the app to view the printed pages of the newspaper or read headlines and stories along with related photos in a built-in story viewer. Features: - Intuitive navigation. - View headlines, stories, related photos. - Read and listen to stories. - Weather provided by Weather Bug. - Download and sync content to device via Wi-Fi or cellular network so you can read offline. - Stories tab displays the top news stories by section so you can read the full text or listen to it being read by a virtual newscaster. - Email a story. - Flip through, read and look at pictures within the actual newspaper pages of the printed publication. - Publications Tab lets you read the previous edition of your downloaded publication or download the most recent edition. - Search Tab lets you search for keywords within a headline or text of the stories. The Observer covers the communities of Dunkirk, Fredonia, Pomfret, Sheridan, Hanover, Forestville, Silver Creek, Evans, Brant, Angola, Portland, Brocton, Westfield, town of Westfield, Ripley, Barcelona, Smith Mills, Mayville, Stockton, Cassadaga, Sinclairville, Arkwright, Cherry Creek, Dayton, South Dayton, Perrysburg, Villenova, Gerry, Collins, Gowanda, Persia, Lily Dale, Bear Lake, Fredonia State University, Laona, Irving. Schools that are included in the Observer coverage area include Dunkirk City Schools, Fredonia Central Schools, Westfield Academy and Central Schools, Ripley Central Schools, Forestville Central Schools, Gowanda Central Schools, Brocton Central Schools, Cassadaga Valley Central Schools, Pine Valley Central Schools, Lake Shore Central Schools, Chautauqua Lake Central Schools, Silver Creek Central Schools, Central Christian Academy, Northern Chautauqua Catholic Schools and St. Josephís. The Observer serves Northern Chautauqua, western Cattaraugus and parts of Southern Erie County.

Screenshots

New York Post for iPhone4 screens
Observer All Access4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: New York Post for iPhone at 4.1 against Observer All Access's 3.0. New York Post for iPhone also leads on review sentiment (26% vs 0%) and ratings volume (22K vs 2). Observer All Access's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

New York Post for iPhone holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: New York Post for iPhone has 22K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 26% of New York Post for iPhone's written reviews are positive against 0% of Observer All Access's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

New York Post for iPhone ships an update every 2 weeks, Observer All Access every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
New York Post for iPhone versus Observer All Access: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNew York Post for iPhoneObserver All Access
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (22K ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews26.1% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings22K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#117 — better—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size168 MB42 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperNYP Holdings, Inc.Presteligence

Customer experience

New York Post for iPhone

All ratings22,405 ratings
Positive76.8%
Neutral4.3%
Negative19.0%
Written reviews900 reviews
Positive26.1%
Neutral9.6%
Negative64.3%

Observer All Access

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

Observer All Access

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

New York Post for iPhone

No in-app purchases

None

Observer All Access

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is New York Post for iPhone free?
New York Post for iPhone is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Observer All Access free?
Observer All Access is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, New York Post for iPhone or Observer All Access?
New York Post for iPhone is rated higher. New York Post for iPhone averages 4.1 out of 5 from 22K ratings, while Observer All Access averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do New York Post for iPhone or Observer All Access have ads?
New York Post for iPhone shows ads; Observer All Access does not.
Which is updated more often, New York Post for iPhone or Observer All Access?
New York Post for iPhone ships an update every 2 weeks, and Observer All Access every 2 months. Most recently, New York Post for iPhone was updated on September 29, 2026 and Observer All Access on September 20, 2026.

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