Comparison

Racing Post Newspaper vs The Racing App

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

Head to head
About

Racing Post Newspaper

Access the UK and Ireland's leading daily horse racing newspaper digitally every evening. Includes exclusive news, expert previews, racecards, tipping, and in-depth form analysis. Also offers access to special editions and an extensive archive.

Highlights
  • Daily digital newspaper access
  • Exclusive racing news
  • Race previews and reports
  • Expert tipping
  • Detailed racecards
  • Form and statistics analysis
  • Bloodstock news
Features
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The Racing Post newspaper is the UK and Ireland’s leading daily horse racing newspaper, available in digital form from 9pm every evening via the app. Also included in the app are the Weekender, Racing & Football Outlook, all special editions and an extensive archive. In app purchases are available for all titles, whilst Members' Club subscribers can login with their credentials to access everything for free. What exclusive content can you expect to find? Latest news Some of the best journalists in racing provide you with the biggest horse racing news, which you can expect to find in the opening pages. It could be a trainer retiring, an injury announcement or just news that helps set the scene for an upcoming big race. Whatever the big news in racing, it will be found towards the front of the paper. Previews and reports Our experts will preview all of the big races in the racing calendar, featuring news and quotes from the key trainers on their horses. Every day – even on the quieter ones – there will be a preview of the next day’s racing action. Likewise, there are big-race reports throughout the year and every afternoon meeting is covered in the daily Talk Of The Tracks section. Columns A number of regular columns appear in the Racing Post and they should not be missed, with award-winning writers such as Lee Mottershead tackling the big issues in racing. Features Stories often go beyond the immediate news and reaction that comes out every day. Feature articles, sometimes across multiple days, cover broader issues or themes affecting the racing industry. Each Sunday a group of features are combined to make up the popular Racing Post Sunday section. Tipping Expert tipping comes from some of the best tipsters around. Headline acts Pricewise and Paul Kealy feature regularly in the tipping section, with well-known names such as Pietro Innocenzi, Graeme Rodway and David Jennings ensuring there is strength in depth. Furthermore, each day our regional experts provide their best bets from all the meetings in the daily Tips Box section. Bloodstock The Racing Post provides a vital service to the racing industry and the Bloodstock section is an essential daily digest for many of the paper’s readers. There is a designated section, bringing you the latest news from some of the biggest breeding operations in the world and the latest sales news. Cards Racecards are an essential part of the Racing Post newspaper. Every runner is highlighted in full colour, along with relevant information such as trainer, jockey, owners, form, age, weight, rating, breeding, saddle cloth number and more. This is the basis of in-depth form study for the day’s racing. Form and Statistics The traditional newspaper form has stood the test of time, with in-depth analysis of previous races for every runner on the card with a short description of how the race played out. The newspaper is packed with statistics and ratings to help you find more winners. Some of the most insightful information can be found in jockey statistics, trainer statistics, racecourse statistics, track rating and previous winners. Greyhounds Much like the racing side of the paper, the greyhound section features the latest news, previews, cards and results from the sport of greyhounds. Sport At the back of the newspaper, you will find a dedicated sports section with the latest previews, betting advice and opinions for the biggest events in sport. Our team of experts will help you keep up with the best sporting action and top betting advice in football, golf, tennis and much more. FEEDBACK Send your comments and suggestions about our app to appfeedback@racingpost.com Racing Post backs safer gambling. To get help when you need it, visit begambleaware.org or call the national gambling helpline on 08088020133. EULA - https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

The Racing App

This app provides in-depth horse racing data, including detailed form, live results, and expert analysis. It offers unique tools like a Form Visualiser and Value Price indicators to help users identify potential winners. Access comprehensive stats, market movers, and trainer insights for UK, Irish, and US racing.

Highlights
  • Detailed race cards and form
  • Live racing and replays
  • Expert tips and analysis
  • Horse search and profiles
  • Market Movers and Trainers In Form
  • Interactive Form Visualiser
  • Value price indicators
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If you are serious about racing you should try The Racing App. It’s deceptively easy to use, yet unashamedly expert when it comes to data and content. You’ll find everything you’d expect from a serious racing app including: - Detailed cards and form for UK, Irish and US racing - Super fast results - Live racing and race replays* - Comprehensive data, stats and insights - Expert tips and Analysts’ Verdicts for every race - Horse search and horse profiles - Market Movers - Trainers In Form - Bet Finder - Articles and podcasts - Interactive Stallion Book Plus a host of unique features you won’t find elsewhere: - Value prices, which quickly highlight whether a horse is over or underpriced - An interactive Form Visualiser which allows you to quantify the effect of the key factors in any given race - The best way to listen to Nick Luck’s podcast with quick links to each item in an episode - Choose between our Computeform, Speedform and Star Rating metrics on racecards - Plus much more Above all, The Racing App exists to help you find winners. *In territories where rights allow. GB and Irish races require logging in to a Fitzdares account.

Screenshots

Racing Post Newspaper4 screens
The Racing App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The Racing App at none against Racing Post Newspaper's 40. The Racing App also leads on review sentiment (71% vs 51%). Racing Post Newspaper's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. Racing Post Newspaper sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $49.95 per month. The Racing App asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Racing Post Newspaper ships an update every 3 months, The Racing App every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Racing Post Newspaper versus The Racing App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRacing Post NewspaperThe Racing App
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews51.2% of reviews71.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—6 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size126 MB47 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperSPOTLIGHT SPORTS GROUP LIMITEDQuantum Leap Solutions Limited

Customer experience

Racing Post Newspaper

Written reviews82 reviews
Positive51.2%
Neutral6.1%
Negative42.7%

The Racing App

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews83 reviews
Positive71.1%
Neutral10.8%
Negative18.1%

Bugs and requests

Racing Post Newspaper

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

The Racing App

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • Value tips not appearing
  • App closes when opening nap of the day
  • App not working unless notifications are on
  • App won't load/just whirring
  • App buffering/not working
Show 5 more
  • App stopped working
  • App crashes on opening
  • Recent form guide removed
  • Draw biases removed
  • App is slow loading

Requested features

9 requests
  • Bring back win chance for every horse
  • Bring back naps
  • Decimal odds option
  • Include French racing
  • Include U.S. racecards
Show 4 more
  • Include international races
  • Include form
  • Include draw biases
  • Add more naps

In-app purchases

16 purchases

Racing Post Newspaper

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Subscription$49.951 Month
One-time15
  • Racing Post - Single Edition$1.99
  • Racing Post - Issue: 14$2.99
  • Racing Post - Issue 149$2.99
Show 12 more
  • Racing Post - Issue 152$2.99
  • Racing Post - Single Edition10 variants$3.99
  • Racing Post single edition$3.99
  • Racing Post - Single Edition16 variants$4.99
  • Racing Post - 20250405$4.99
  • Racing Post - 20250407$4.99
  • com.racingpost.hd.20250314$4.99
  • com.racingpost.hd.20250311$4.99
  • Racing Post - 20250214$4.99
  • com.racingpost.hd.20241101$4.99
  • Racing Post - 20241017$4.99
  • Racing Post - 20241006$4.99
None

The Racing App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Racing Post Newspaper free?
Racing Post Newspaper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Racing App free?
The Racing App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Racing Post Newspaper or The Racing App have ads?
Neither Racing Post Newspaper nor The Racing App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Racing Post Newspaper or The Racing App?
Racing Post Newspaper ships an update every 3 months, and The Racing App every 2 months. Most recently, Racing Post Newspaper was updated on October 29, 2026 and The Racing App on October 21, 2026.

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