“Useful but Needs some improvement — The app version of the Post-Dispatch has some nifty features. I really like the extra photographs that accompany many articles. The font is easy to read, for the most part. Organization is idiosyncratic…”
Public review signal · 500 reviews scanned · scope limited to review patterns.
3.8 ★3,033 ratings
—Downloads
12+Age rating
105 MBApp size
Free · In-app purchasesIn-app purchases
About this app
Your story lives in St. Louis. Get in-depth stories from the leading real-time source for news, advertising, commentary and community conversations across St. Louis, Missouri and beyond – including news, sports, opinion, obituaries, entertainment, and politics. From reporting on the Blues and Cardinals to the news that matters most in your community, we cover it all.
Easily access the very latest news in an app built for you. Read, see, and hear exclusive commentary, stunning photography, video updates, and binge-worthy podcasts. Support local journalism by subscribing today for unlimited digital access.
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Preview
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Independent evidence report
Evidence and review signals
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What we measured
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Developer replies to reviews
Replies to fewer than 1 review in 20
Price in the store description
States no price and billing period
Cancelling, in the store description
Does not say how to cancel
Themes reported by reviewers
No theme reported
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Five-star share of ratings
Under 65% five-star
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In the package we scanned
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Graded bands · predicate set 1.4 · how these are measured
What the analysis found
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Highlighted reviews
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“Worst Newspaper App — Why does the Post Dispatch continue their DIY approach to their app? It just doesn’t work very well. I pay $25.99 per month for the Post Dispatch. What I get is a dose of the Post Dispatch’s addiction to pop up ads…”
“Too many ads — I want to support local journalism, and I understand it is a tough time for local papers, but wow the ads in this app are excessive.”
Assessment & version history
App changes and Appworthy events in one timeline.
Store listing updated to version 9.22.1.
What this app sells
Useful store-disclosed pricing, kept below the app listing.
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