# The Boston Globe vs Pollsition

The clearest difference is rating: The Boston Globe at 4.6 against Pollsition's 4.0. The Boston Globe also leads on ratings volume (44K vs 1) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 6 months). Pollsition's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Boston Globe sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $29.99 per month. Pollsition asks for nothing beyond the download.

The Boston Globe holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Boston Globe has 44K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

The Boston Globe ships an update every 6 weeks, Pollsition every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Boston Globe | Pollsition |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (44K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-boston-globe/id632761100/reviews)** | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pollsition/id6742057710/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **44K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 40.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#38** | — |
| Size | 57 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **14.0.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [BOSTON GLOBE MEDIA PARTNERS, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1324796989) | [Pollsition, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1780920468) |

## What reviewers say

### The Boston Globe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-boston-globe/id632761100)

**Currently charting:** #38 Top Grossing · Magazines & Newspapers, #51 Top Free · Magazines & Newspapers, #51 Top Grossing · News, #94 Top Free · News (US App Store)

Access award-winning journalism covering local and national news, politics, business, arts, and culture. Read, watch, and comment on stories, with customizable notifications and offline reading capabilities. Explore in-depth features, opinion pieces, and daily news updates.

**Highlights:** Award-winning journalism, Local and national news, Investigative reporting, Opinion and analysis, Customizable notifications, Offline article saving, In-app commenting

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $29.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 📰 Excellent news coverage
- 🏆 Great investigative journalism
- 🗞️ Reliable and informative
- 💻 Convenient digital format

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Poor search functionality
- 🔀 Repetitive/recycled content
- 🤖 Intrusive ads
- 🔒 Login issues
- 🗺️ Confusing navigation

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes after recent update
- Inability to find comics and puzzles
- Inconsistent page layout and formatting

**Requested features**

- Video journalism and documentaries
- Offline reading mode
- Improved article sharing
- Better integration between app and email


### Pollsition

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pollsition/id6742057710)

This app allows users to communicate directly with their Congressional legislators, vote on upcoming legislation, and share their political preferences. It aims to provide a timely and trusted source of voter data to help shape democracy and counter special interests. Users can anonymously contribute to aggregated data to inform their representatives.

**Highlights:** Communicate with US House and Senate legislators, Vote on upcoming legislation, Share district, state, and national data, Receive legislative updates based on interests, Send voting guidance to legislators, Participate in anonymous aggregated data collection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Boston Globe free?

The Boston Globe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Pollsition free?

Pollsition is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, The Boston Globe or Pollsition?

The Boston Globe is rated higher. The Boston Globe averages 4.6 out of 5 from 44K ratings, while Pollsition averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do The Boston Globe or Pollsition have ads?

The Boston Globe shows ads; Pollsition does not.

### Which is updated more often, The Boston Globe or Pollsition?

The Boston Globe ships an update every 6 weeks, and Pollsition every 6 months. Most recently, The Boston Globe was updated on November 11, 2026 and Pollsition on October 30, 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.*