# The North 40 vs Post

The clearest difference is update cadence: Post at every 3 days against The North 40's every 8 months. Post also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and review sentiment (100% vs 86%). The North 40's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (19 vs 4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The North 40 sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Post sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Post holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of The North 40's written reviews are positive against 100% of Post's.

The North 40 ships an update every 8 months, Post every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The North 40 | Post |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-north-40/id6468917728/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/post-mission-planner/id6791026821/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **19** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 85.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 5 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Addison Ballif](https://appshunter.io/developer/1710913323) | [Holland Labs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6784481925) |

## What reviewers say

### The North 40

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-north-40/id6468917728)

This app helps you set SMART goals and manage daily tasks with a planner and schedule system. It allows you to link contacts and goals to events, track progress, record notes, and includes a simple budgeting feature to keep you focused and productive.

**Highlights:** SMART goal setting, Daily planner and schedule, Contact and goal linking to events, Progress tracking, Note-taking, Simple budgeting system

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $9.99 | one-time |


### Post

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/post-mission-planner/id6791026821)

Organize your life after a mission with a planner that integrates calendars, goals, habits, and contacts. It works offline and offers optional full access for enhanced features like calendar syncing and partner sharing.

**Highlights:** Calendar and event planning, Goal setting with progress tracking, People list with interaction tracking, Offline functionality, Google Calendar sync, Partner calendar sharing, Map view of people and places

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Access | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The North 40 free?

The North 40 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Post free?

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

### Which has better reviews, The North 40 or Post?

Post is rated higher. The North 40 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Post averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do The North 40 or Post have ads?

Neither The North 40 nor Post shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, The North 40 or Post?

The North 40 ships an update every 8 months, and Post every 3 days. Most recently, The North 40 was updated on November 3, 2026 and Post on October 31, 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.*