# BadgerExtra vs Post Crescent

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | BadgerExtra | Post Crescent |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/badgerextra/id460186290/reviews) | **[4.3 (828 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/post-crescent/id531365286/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 21 | **828** |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **35.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#121** |
| Size | 30 MB | 189 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Lee Enterprises Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/366562520) | [USA TODAY Co., Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/404843797) |

## What reviewers say

### BadgerExtra

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/badgerextra/id460186290)

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 Access historical content and subscriber-only newsletters for all major UW sports.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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BadgerExtra Digital Plus | $12.99 | per month |


### Post Crescent

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/post-crescent/id531365286)

**Currently charting:** #121 Top Grossing · Magazines & Newspapers, #172 Top Grossing · News (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Digital Rate | $14.99 | per month |
| Monthly Digital Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| The Post-Crescent Digital Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| The Post-Crescent Annual Digital Subscription | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Quick access to local news
- 💡 Expanded online articles
- 🗞️ Good source for local information

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🔒 Login and subscription issues
- 🔍 Proofreading and factual errors
- 📱 Compatibility problems with iOS updates
- 💰 Unexpected billing and cancellation difficulties

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*