# The Jerusalem Post vs הארץ

The clearest difference is rating: הארץ at 4.2 against The Jerusalem Post's 2.6. הארץ also leads on review sentiment (41% vs 15%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). The Jerusalem Post's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.1 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Jerusalem Post sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and הארץ sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $14.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

הארץ holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 204 and 607 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 15% of The Jerusalem Post's written reviews are positive against 41% of הארץ's.

The Jerusalem Post ships an update every 2 months, הארץ every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 11, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Jerusalem Post | הארץ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.6 (204 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-jerusalem-post/id434818437/reviews) | **[4.2 (607 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/haaretz/id521559643/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 204 | **607** |
| Positive reviews | 15.2% of reviews | **40.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#43** |
| Size | 34 MB | 106 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [The Jerusalem Post](https://appshunter.io/developer/434818440) | [Haaretz Daily Newspaper Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/500132380) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### הארץ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/haaretz/id521559643)

**Currently charting:** #43 Top Grossing · Magazines & Newspapers, #61 Top Grossing · News (US App Store)

Access real-time news, in-depth analysis, and diverse content from a leading Israeli newspaper. Enjoy features like podcasts, recipes, movie reviews, and interactive games. Share articles, comment, and receive instant alerts.

**Highlights:** Real-time news updates, In-depth analysis and opinion pieces, Magazine and leisure articles, Podcasts and games, Share and comment on articles, Instant notifications

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| מינוי חודשי להארץ | $14.49 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription Renewal | $14.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription Renewal | $14.99 | per month |
| מבצע חגים | $14.99 | per month |
| Unlimited access for Haaretz | $15.99 | per month |
| Haaretz unlimited access | $15.99 | per month |
| Haaretz Unlimited access | $17.99 | per month |
| Haaretz Unlimited access | $17.99 | per month |
| מינוי חודשי להארץ | $17.99 | per month |
| Haaretz Unlimited Access | $159.99 | per year |
| Haaretz Hebrew Edition for iPhone | $179.99 | per year |
| מנוי שנתי להארץ עם הטבה | $179.99 | per year |
| מינוי שנתי להארץ | $179.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 High-quality journalism
- 📚 Diverse and insightful content
- 🗞️ Reliable news source
- 💻 Smooth app experience
- 👍 User-friendly interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes and stability issues
- 💸 Expensive subscription
- 📢 Intrusive ads for paid subscribers
- 📱 Suboptimal iPad experience
- 🔋 Battery drain

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent login issues
- Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions
- Inconsistent article loading
- Unreliable push notifications

**Requested features**

- Offline reading mode
- Customizable notification settings
- Improved article recommendation algorithm
- Enhanced search and filtering options
- Embedded English translation


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Jerusalem Post free?

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

### Is הארץ free?

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

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

הארץ is rated higher. The Jerusalem Post averages 2.6 out of 5 from 204 ratings, while הארץ averages 4.2 from 607 ratings.

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

Both The Jerusalem Post and הארץ show ads.

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

The Jerusalem Post ships an update every 2 months, and הארץ every 3 weeks. Most recently, The Jerusalem Post was updated on October 11, 2026 and הארץ on October 11, 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.*