Comparison

Mirror US vs California Post

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

Head to head
About

Mirror US

Access award-winning journalism covering news, politics, sports, and entertainment. Get breaking news alerts, a personalized feed, and rich multimedia content. Championing important issues and giving a voice to the voiceless.

Highlights
  • Breaking news alerts
  • Personalized news feed
  • User-friendly interface
  • Multimedia content (videos, photos)
  • Coverage of politics, sports, and entertainment
  • Focus on important issues
Features
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TheMirror.com - Award-winning journalism since 1903 Mirror US delivers dynamic coverage across news, politics, sports, and entertainment, while championing important issues and giving a voice to the voiceless. We lead in global sports reporting and bring you the latest Hollywood buzz, spotlighting fan-favorite niches like soap operas, game shows and so much more. Features: Breaking news alerts: Know what you need to, fast Personalized experience: Customize your news feed to focus on what you care about User-Friendly Interface: Enjoy a seamless browsing experience with our intuitive design and easy navigation. Multimedia Content: Watch videos, view photo galleries, and more for a richer understanding of the news. The Mirror: A new view.

About

California Post

Get breaking California news, top stories, sports, entertainment, and tech updates in one convenient app. Access the latest articles, explore specific sections like politics and Hollywood, and stay informed 24/7 with comprehensive coverage.

Highlights
  • Breaking California news
  • Top stories and latest updates
  • Dedicated sections (News, Sports, Politics, Entertainment)
  • 24/7 coverage
  • Photos and video content
Features
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The California Post app just got a major upgrade. From breaking news and politics to Page Six Hollywood, sports, real estate and tech, the updated California Post app puts our newsroom in your pocket — faster and more personalized than ever before. The app now features Hamilton, a new way to ask questions about news, sports and culture, and to dig deeper into the stories Californians are talking about. Readers can also access smarter story recommendations, fast summaries and custom digests tailored to what they read. The updated app makes it easier to follow breaking news, discover new stories and stay connected to the topics you care about most.

Screenshots

Mirror US4 screens
California Post4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: California Post at 1.8K against Mirror US's 1. California Post also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs monthly). Mirror US's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Mirror US against 4.9 for California Post. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: California Post has 1.8K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mirror US ships an update monthly, California Post every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Mirror US versus California Post: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMirror USCalifornia Post
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.9 (1.8K ratings)
Positive reviews—81.5% of reviews
Number of ratings11.8K — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 10 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size113 MB172 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperTrinity Mirror Digital Media LtdNYP Holdings, Inc.

Customer experience

Mirror US

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

California Post

All ratings1,765 ratings
Positive97.3%
Neutral0.8%
Negative1.9%
Written reviews81 reviews
Positive81.5%
Neutral3.7%
Negative14.8%

In-app purchases

None

Mirror US

No in-app purchases

None

California Post

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mirror US free?
Mirror US is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is California Post free?
California Post is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Mirror US or California Post?
Mirror US is rated higher. Mirror US averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while California Post averages 4.9 from 1.8K ratings.
Do Mirror US or California Post have ads?
Both Mirror US and California Post show ads.
Which is updated more often, Mirror US or California Post?
Mirror US ships an update monthly, and California Post every 10 days. Most recently, Mirror US was updated on October 24, 2026 and California Post on October 25, 2026.

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