# Leader vs Canada Press

The clearest difference is ads: Leader at none against Canada Press's shown. Canada Press's advantage is review sentiment (59% vs 46%) and ratings volume (55 vs 17). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Leader sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $10.99 per month and Canada Press sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Leader against 4.6 for Canada Press. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17 and 55 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 46% of Leader's written reviews are positive against 59% of Canada Press's.

Leader ships an update every 11 months, Canada Press every 12 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Leader | Canada Press |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/leader-post-epaper/id603654515/reviews) | **[4.6 (55 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canada-press/id853852419/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 17 | **55** |
| Positive reviews | 46.2% of reviews | **59.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 months** | Every 12 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 47 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Postmedia Network INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/406384675) | [Studio BabDreams](https://appshunter.io/developer/431517875) |

## What reviewers say

### Leader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/leader-post-epaper/id603654515)

Access a digital replica of the printed newspaper, featuring all content, photos, and artwork. Browse pages like a physical paper or search and share articles online. Enjoy your newspaper on any device, anywhere.

**Highlights:** Digital replica of printed edition, Browse pages like a newspaper, Search articles, Share articles, Read on any device

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Leader-Post ePaper | $10.99 | per month |
| Single copy Leader-Post ePaper | $1.99 | one-time |


### Canada Press

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canada-press/id853852419)

Access over 500 news feeds from 110 Canadian newspapers and magazines in one place. Stay updated with daily, weekly, and monthly publications, and discover local news near you. Share articles, search by keywords, and receive push notifications for your favorite sources.

**Highlights:** Access 500+ news feeds, Browse daily, weekly, monthly press, Locate local newspapers, Receive push notifications, Search articles by keywords, Share news with friends

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 month | $0.99 | per month |
| 3 months | $1.99 | per 3 months |
| 6 months | $3.99 | per 6 months |
| 1 year | $5.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great news coverage
- 👍 Informative content
- 👍 Quality fact-checking
- 👍 Dedication and integrity
- 👍 Valuable resource

**What reviewers complain about**

-  anúncios Intrusive ads
- 💰 Paywall articles
- 🚫 Very little free news
- 😩 Terribly boring
- 🚫 No news, only advertising

**Reported bugs**

- App will no longer display any articles, blank white screen
- Bug with alerts deleting all other alerts

**Requested features**

- Indicate paywall articles with a “$”
- Segregate free sources from paywall sources
- Delete papers that won’t let you into items after quota
- Include some dissident reporting
- Fix bug with alerts deleting other alerts


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Leader free?

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

### Is Canada Press free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Leader or Canada Press?

Canada Press is rated higher. Leader averages 4.5 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Canada Press averages 4.6 from 55 ratings.

### Do Leader or Canada Press have ads?

Canada Press shows ads; Leader does not.

### Which is updated more often, Leader or Canada Press?

Leader ships an update every 11 months, and Canada Press every 12 months. Most recently, Leader was updated on October 24, 2026 and Canada Press on October 24, 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.*