Comparison

BadgerExtra vs Post Crescent

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

BadgerExtra

Get exclusive Wisconsin Badgers sports coverage, including reporter Q&As, podcasts, videos, and recruiting news. Access historical content and subscriber-only newsletters for all major UW sports. Features live chats and behind-the-scenes interviews with athletes.

Highlights
  • Exclusive reporter Q&As
  • Podcasts and videos
  • Recruiting news and analysis
  • Historical interactives
  • Subscriber-only newsletters
  • Live chats with reporters
  • Behind-the-scenes athlete interviews
Features
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BadgerExtra: Bringing you the best coverage of Wisconsin Badgers sports – featuring EXCLUSIVE reporter Q&As, podcasts, videos, recruiting news and analysis, historical interactives, and subscriber-only newsletters. BadgerExtra covers the range of University of Wisconsin sports — the legendary football program, the powerhouse volleyball team, the perennially competitive men’s basketball team, and the always-exciting softball squad, to mention just a few. You’ll get all the coverage that has made the Wisconsin State Journal the top source for UW sports news for generations, plus new exclusive content such as: * Weekly live chats with reporters and columnists * Access to the premium video podcast Open Jim, on which columnist Jim Polzin answers reader questions about the state of the Badgers * Text your burning Badger questions to our experts * One on One: Video interviews take you behind the scenes to show what life is like for current standout Badgers athletes * Badger Legends: Get lost in Badger nostalgia and take a deep dive into our archives for an interactive trip back to the most significant moments and best athletes in Wisconsin history * A full schedule — game days and times for your favorite Badger teams Free to download. Subscribers enjoy unlimited access. Apple Pay accepted. Go, Bucky! https://www.badgerextra.com/terms/

About

Post Crescent

Stay informed with local news, in-depth journalism, and engaging multimedia content. Receive real-time alerts for breaking news, sports scores, and weather. Customize your reading experience and access a digital replica of the print edition.

Highlights
  • In-depth local journalism
  • Breaking news and alerts
  • Sports coverage
  • Streamlined reading experience
  • Customizable settings
  • Offline reading
  • eNewspaper access
Features
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From critically acclaimed storytelling to powerful photography to engaging videos — the Post Crescent app delivers the local news that matters most to your community. APP FEATURES: • Access all of our in-depth journalism, including things to do around town, sports coverage from high school to the pros, and much more. • Enjoy a streamlined, fast-loading experience that makes it easy to view the stories, photos, and videos that matter to you. • Get breaking news, sports scores, and weather alerts with real-time notifications tailored to your interests. • Customize your experience by saving your favorite stories, adjusting text size, using night mode, or reading offline. • eNewspaper: Just like our print edition but accessible on your mobile devices. And access to USA TODAY and 200+ local eNewspapers. MORE INFORMATION: • Privacy Policy: https://cm.postcrescent.com/privacy/ • Terms of Service: https://cm.postcrescent.com/terms/ • Help Center: https://help.postcrescent.com • Subscriptions are charged to your account at confirmation of purchase and automatically renew each month or year, unless turned off in your account settings at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage your subscriptions and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription, where applicable. See "Subscription Support" in the app's Settings for more details and customer service contact information.

Screenshots

BadgerExtra4 screens
Post Crescent4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Post Crescent at 4.3 against BadgerExtra's 3.8. Post Crescent also leads on ratings volume (828 vs 21) and chart position (#121 vs unranked). BadgerExtra's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.6). On price, update cadence, ads 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. BadgerExtra sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $12.99 per month and Post Crescent sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Post Crescent holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Post Crescent has 828 ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of BadgerExtra's written reviews are positive against 36% of Post Crescent's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on June 5, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
BadgerExtra versus Post Crescent: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBadgerExtraPost Crescent
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (21 ratings)4.3 (828 ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews35.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings21828 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#121 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB189 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperLee Enterprises Inc.USA TODAY Co., Inc.

Customer experience

BadgerExtra

All ratings21 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%

Post Crescent

All ratings828 ratings
Positive82.4%
Neutral8.0%
Negative9.7%
Written reviews76 reviews
Positive35.5%
Neutral6.6%
Negative57.9%

Bugs and requests

BadgerExtra

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Post Crescent

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Constant crashes and freezes
  • Inability to log in or access subscribed content
  • Outdated content and lack of timely updates
  • Incompatibility with newer iOS versions

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to print crossword puzzles and other content
  • Separate section for high school sports
  • Improved navigation and organization
  • Better integration between print and digital editions
  • Easier subscription management and cancellation

In-app purchases

1 purchases

BadgerExtra

Subscriptions1
  • BadgerExtra Digital Plus$12.991 Month
4 purchases

Post Crescent

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly Digital Rate1 Month trial$14.991 Month
  • Monthly Digital Subscription1 Month trial$19.991 Month
  • The Post-Crescent Digital Subscription1 Month trial$19.991 Month
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  • The Post-Crescent Annual Digital Subscription1 Year trial$69.991 Year

Questions

Is BadgerExtra free?
BadgerExtra is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Post Crescent free?
Post Crescent is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, BadgerExtra or Post Crescent?
Post Crescent is rated higher. BadgerExtra averages 3.8 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while Post Crescent averages 4.3 from 828 ratings.
Do BadgerExtra or Post Crescent have ads?
Both BadgerExtra and Post Crescent show ads.
Which is updated more often, BadgerExtra or Post Crescent?
BadgerExtra ships an update monthly, and Post Crescent monthly. Most recently, BadgerExtra was updated on June 5, 2026 and Post Crescent on September 28, 2026.

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