# Funnel — Hourly News Podcasts

> Hourly news podcasts from major global outlets with Siri integration. (iPhone/iPad app by G2 LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/funnel/id964666344 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [G2 LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/734858820)
- Category: News
- Price: Free with in-app purchases (on sale, was $0.99)
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 1,285 App Store ratings · 112 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 7 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2017-04-15
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/funnel/id964666344/reviews.md

## What is Funnel?

Previously featured by Apple, Time Magazine, Product Hunt and many more. 

"It’s like having a single radio station with a huge variety of content to keep you constantly in the know." - Time Magazine

Hourly news podcasts from outlets like BBC, ABC, NPR, WSJ, CBC, VOA, Fox 5 etc.
 
Funnel gives you a clear account of what's going on in the world from a multitude of sources. Just pick your favorite and listen from anywhere.

With Siri integration, you can set up a custom phrase and listen to any of your news lighting quick. 


Legal
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Funnel provides you with access to publicly available podcasts. 
Funnel and G2 LLC are not endorsed by, affiliated with, or claim ownership of any news organizations or the content they provide displayed in the app. All rights are reserved by their respective owners.

## Key features

- Hourly news podcasts
- Multiple news sources
- Siri integration
- Customizable news phrases
- Listen anywhere

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Settings | $1.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Funnel?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 💻 Simple and efficient
- 🔊 Great for catching up on news
- 🕰️ Convenient hourly updates
- 🗣️ Variety of news sources

**Cons**

- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 🔌 Issues with background playback
- 🔊 Volume discrepancies between sources
- 🔍 Limited customization options

**Commonly reported bugs**

- BBC news not working
- App crashing when screen goes to sleep
- Auto-play feature not functioning properly

**Most requested features**

- Add more news sources, especially international and local
- Implement skip forward/backward functionality
- Provide an iPad-optimized version
- Allow users to reorder news sources
- Integrate with CarPlay and other platforms

## Recent user reviews (10 of 112)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/funnel/id964666344/reviews.md

### 2/5 — It was better once

*2026-05-07*

When CBC stopped working it was bad enough, but now BBC is gone so I’ve stopped using it.

### 2/5 — Is this app still supported?

*2026-05-06*

CBC hasn’t worked for over a year. Recently BBC stopped working. Support is inaccessible.

### 3/5 — Is this app still supported?

*2025-12-23*

For months the CBC hourly report doesnt work.  The support site isnt accessible.  Anyone out there?  Loved this app

### 5/5 — My go to for years

*2025-12-12*

I use this every morning, I hope they continue to keep this app functional! CBC doesn’t work anymore pleasee fix

### 4/5 — Please update

*2025-10-27*

I use this app everyday, I love it. But it obviously needs to an update, several of the news channels aren’t available or working.

### 5/5 — What happened to CBC?

*2025-09-19*

I cannot receive the CBC anymore. Can you do something about that? Thank you.

### 1/5 — Ulterior Motives

*2025-04-27*

This app seemed ok but I am deleting after their recent update. There are so many legitimate news networks to integrate with and Funnel only integrates with a few. That’s fine but their recent update added a new network — Salem Radio Network. This is not ok. SRN is a “conservative Christian” network that spouts and promotes hateful public policies against marginalized groups including LGBTQ+ individuals. Of all the networks the developer could have integrated with, this is what they chose and that is telling in itself. I will be deleting this app and finding another that’s not invested in amplifying hateful rhetoric.

### 5/5 — Not Working Properly

*2024-10-11*

After I updated my phone to IOS 17.7 the app isnt functioning properly and the message stops when the screen goes dark

### 1/5 — Can’t use in app purchases

*2023-12-30, version 5.1.5*

Can’t use an app purchases for this product

### 5/5 — We need iPad

*2023-12-12, version 5.1.4*

We need iPad

## Frequently asked questions about Funnel

### What does this app do?

This app provides access to hourly news podcasts from a multitude of reputable sources such as BBC, ABC, NPR, and WSJ. It aims to give users a clear understanding of global events through curated audio content.

### What are the key features?

Key features include access to hourly news podcasts from various outlets, Siri integration for hands-free listening, and the ability to set up custom phrases for quick news access. Users can listen to their preferred news from anywhere.

### Is this app free to use?

The app is free to download and use, offering access to a wide range of news podcasts. It also includes in-app purchases, though the specific nature of these purchases is not detailed in the provided description.

### What devices is this app compatible with?

While specific device compatibility is not detailed, the app mentions Siri integration, suggesting compatibility with Apple devices that support Siri. It is designed for mobile use, allowing listening from anywhere.

### How can I stay updated with the news using this app?

You can stay updated by selecting your favorite news sources and listening to their hourly podcasts. The app aggregates content from major outlets, providing a comprehensive overview of what's happening in the world.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.1.5 — 2023-12-14

New Icon. The last one was really bad. Sorry :-)

### 5.1.4 — 2023-12-12

BBC News has been fixed!

### 5.1.1 — 2023-12-11

New Icon. AutoStart fix.

BBC News has sadly discontinued service of their hourly news bulletin, and has been removed. If service continues, it will be added back to Funnel. ABC Hourly News has been added. 

Thank you to our loyal user base for supporting Funnel. New updates are coming.

### 5.1.0 — 2023-12-09

New Icon

BBC News has seemingly (and sadly) discontinued service of their hourly news bulletin. It has been replaced with ABC. If they continue service it will be added back to Funnel. 


AutoStart should be fixed. 

More updates coming.

### 5.0 — 2023-01-09

Bug fixes and improvements.

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