# ynet vs The Jerusalem Post

The clearest difference is rating: The Jerusalem Post at 2.6 against ynet's 1.8. The Jerusalem Post also leads on iOS requirement (14.1 vs 16.6). ynet's advantage is chart position (#162 vs unranked). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ynet sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per month and The Jerusalem Post sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

The Jerusalem Post holds the better App Store score, 2.6 against 1.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 223 and 204 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 9% of ynet's written reviews are positive against 15% of The Jerusalem Post's.

ynet ships an update every 5 weeks, The Jerusalem Post every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | ynet | The Jerusalem Post |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.8 (223 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ynet/id424830861/reviews) | **[2.6 (204 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-jerusalem-post/id434818437/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **223** | 204 |
| Positive reviews | 9.5% of reviews | **15.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#162** | — |
| Size | 80 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **14.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yedioth Internet](https://appshunter.io/developer/424830864) | [The Jerusalem Post](https://appshunter.io/developer/434818440) |

## What reviewers say

### ynet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ynet/id424830861)

**Currently charting:** #162 Top Grossing · News (US App Store)

Stay informed with breaking news and in-depth content from Israel's leading news website. Customize your reading experience with night mode, personalized channel order, and follow topics and reporters. Engage with articles through comments and replies.

**Highlights:** Breaking news updates, Night mode display, Customizable channel order, Follow topics and reporters, Comment and reply functionality, Personalized user area

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 month subscription - בסיסי | $4.49 | per month |
| 1 month subscription - המשתלם | $9.49 | per month |
| חודשית | $9.49 | per month |
| חבילה שנתית | $94.99 | per year |
| Level 1 PayPerView sports match | $0.99 | one-time |
| Level 2 PayPerView sports match | $1.99 | one-time |
| Level 3 PayPerView sports match | $2.99 | one-time |
| Level 4 PayPerView sports match | $3.99 | one-time |
| Level 5 PayPerView sports match | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast loading
- 📰 Good news coverage

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔋 Battery draining
- 📺 Excessive ads
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🤖 Buggy updates

**Reported bugs**

- Articles not loading
- Inability to comment on articles
- Ads blocking content
- Frequent crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- English language option
- Ability to skip ads
- Improved stability and performance


### The Jerusalem Post

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-jerusalem-post/id434818437)

Stay informed with breaking news and in-depth analysis from Israel, the Middle East, and the Jewish world. This app offers a user-friendly interface, customizable notifications, and offline reading capabilities for a seamless news experience.

**Highlights:** Brand-new UX layout, Improved push notifications, Convenient sharing, Frequent updates, Commenting, Offline bookmarking, Swipe navigation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Plus | $4.99 | per month |
| Jpost.com | $7.99 | per month |
| Subscription for 1 month | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 📰 Great news source
- 🔍 Informative articles
- 🗞️ Accurate reporting

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 💥 Unstable app performance
- 🚧 Technical glitches
- 📢 Excessive and intrusive ads
- 🔒 Login issues and lost access

**Reported bugs**

- Forced reloads when switching apps
- Comments text field issues
- Inability to close ads
- Frequent crashes and white screens
- Login problems and lost access

**Requested features**

- Customizable notification settings
- Improved search and browsing functionality
- Seamless login and premium access
- Reduced ads or ad-free option
- Faster and more reliable app performance


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ynet free?

ynet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is The Jerusalem Post free?

The Jerusalem Post is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ynet or The Jerusalem Post?

The Jerusalem Post is rated higher. ynet averages 1.8 out of 5 from 223 ratings, while The Jerusalem Post averages 2.6 from 204 ratings.

### Do ynet or The Jerusalem Post have ads?

Both ynet and The Jerusalem Post show ads.

### Which is updated more often, ynet or The Jerusalem Post?

ynet ships an update every 5 weeks, and The Jerusalem Post every 2 months. Most recently, ynet was updated on September 23, 2026 and The Jerusalem Post on September 23, 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.*