# MSN vs SBA NYPD

The clearest difference is rating: MSN at 4.6 against SBA NYPD's 1.0. MSN also leads on review sentiment (38% vs 0%) and ratings volume (124K vs 1). SBA NYPD's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MSN sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $20.00 per month. SBA NYPD asks for nothing beyond the download.

MSN holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MSN has 124K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of MSN's written reviews are positive against 0% of SBA NYPD's.

MSN ships an update every 2 weeks, SBA NYPD fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MSN | SBA NYPD |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (124K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/msn/id945416273/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sba-nypd/id1062753632/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **124K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **38.2% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#84** | — |
| Size | 260 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Microsoft Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/298856275) | [i-designllc.net](https://appshunter.io/developer/1062753631) |

## What reviewers say

### MSN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/msn/id945416273)

**Currently charting:** #84 Top Free · News (US App Store)

Stay informed, productive, and entertained with a personalized feed of news, weather, stock updates, and short videos. Access quality content from trusted publishers and track your favorite stocks with real-time market data.

**Highlights:** Tailored content feed, Real-time weather forecasts, Financial news and stock tracking, Personalized video feed, Content from trusted publishers

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Microsoft Copilot Pro | $20.00 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 📰 Comprehensive news coverage
- 🌐 Customizable news sources
- 🔍 Useful search functionality
- 🕰️ Timely updates

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Inconsistent search and navigation
- 📢 Excessive ads and sponsored content
- 🤖 Biased or inaccurate news curation
- 🔄 Inability to save reading progress

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to comment on articles
- Inconsistent behavior when clicking back button
- News articles not loading properly
- Personalization settings not saving
- Compatibility issues on older devices

**Requested features**

- Customizable news feed and interests
- Offline reading mode
- Dark mode option
- Improved article sharing capabilities
- Better integration with other Microsoft services


### SBA NYPD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sba-nypd/id1062753632)

This official app provides NYPD Sergeants with immediate access to news, events, and important contact information for their representatives. It offers quick access to essential forms, union contracts, duty schedules, and media from the Sergeants Benevolent Association.

**Highlights:** Up-to-the-minute news and events, Locate Directors and Delegates, Access popular forms (Garrity Rights, Representation), View SBA Contract and Salary Charts, Add Duty Schedule to smartphone calendar, Watch video messages and read newsletters

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MSN free?

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

### Is SBA NYPD free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MSN or SBA NYPD?

MSN is rated higher. MSN averages 4.6 out of 5 from 124K ratings, while SBA NYPD averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do MSN or SBA NYPD have ads?

MSN shows ads; SBA NYPD does not.

### Which is updated more often, MSN or SBA NYPD?

MSN ships an update every 2 weeks, and SBA NYPD fortnightly. Most recently, MSN was updated on October 28, 2026 and SBA NYPD on October 14, 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.*