Comparison

TechFeed vs Tech Info Player

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

Head to head
About

TechFeed

This app aggregates and delivers high-quality technical information for engineers. It features over 200 specialized channels, expert-curated content, and modes for different information needs. Users can also translate content and bookmark articles for later reading.

Highlights
  • High-quality technical information aggregation
  • Over 200 specialized engineer channels
  • Expert-curated content
  • Normal and Expert modes for information depth
  • Automatic translation for titles and comments
  • Bookmark integration with Hatena Bookmark and Pocket
  • Social network for IT engineers
Features
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TechFeed Pro is "the strongest on earth" information service and social network for engineers. The predecessor, "TechFeed", was a service where algorithms automatically collect and aggregate technical information from around the world and deliver it to users. The higher-level version, "TechFeed Pro", utilizes the results of direct hearings and user tests from over 30 experts, making it an information service for engineers that is unique in the world. [High information quality] The information gathering algorithm has been designed from scratch to provide highly professional and high quality information in real time. Many experts have said that "no noise" and "you can find information that you cannot find anywhere else". [Over 200 specialized channels] TechFeed "channels" are over 200 online communities designed exclusively for engineers. Just join the channel and you'll get everything your engineers want to know in real time, from release to pull request. The information on the channel is constantly updated by us with the help of experts. No more maintenance of information sources. [Aim Expert! Expert mode installed! ] There are two modes for following channels. Usually in normal mode. We will meet the needs of "I don't need too detailed information, but I want to keep up with trends." In contrast to Expert Mode information, Expert Mode allows you to obtain high-level information from overseas experts in real time. An information experience that was realized because we thoroughly analyzed the needs and technical information of engineers. Switch easily according to your level of interest and understanding. [Automatic translation and bookmarks] Engineers, anyway, I would like to touch on primary English information and high-quality information. TechFeed will fully support such engineers. Equipped with an automatic translation function for titles and comments. But again, it takes time to read English. So you need to read it later. Therefore, TechFeed has a highly functional bookmark button that works in conjunction with Hatena Bookmark and Pocket. [Building a social network specialized for IT engineers] The new TechFeed is thoroughly social. Follow a user to receive their activity in real time. Which articles you bookmarked, shared, read. Your friends and experts will give you the information you missed.

About

Tech Info Player

Listen to the latest tech news from popular Japanese websites. This application reads articles aloud using text-to-speech technology, offering a convenient way to stay informed.

Highlights
  • Reads tech news aloud
  • Text-to-speech audio
  • Supports multiple Japanese tech sites
  • RSS feed reader
  • Japanese language support
Features
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This app is a simple RSS Reader for reading and hearing tech news in japanese. This app supports audio playback by text-to-speech. This app supports the following news sites.  - ASCII.jp  - AV Watch  - CNET Japan  - GetNavi web  - gihyo.jp  - GIZMODO JAPAN  - gori.me  - ITMedia  - Lifehacker  - PC Watch  - WIRED.jp  - ZDNet Japan  - Nikkei xTECH

Screenshots

TechFeed4 screens
Tech Info Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: TechFeed at none against Tech Info Player's shown. TechFeed also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 7 months). Tech Info Player's advantage is review sentiment (71% vs 38%) and monetization model (ad-supported vs freemium). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TechFeed ships an update every 3 weeks, Tech Info Player every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 4 level
TechFeed versus Tech Info Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTechFeedTech Info Player
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews38.5% of reviews71.4% of reviews — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreemiumAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.1
Further details — not scored
Size267 MB14 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperOpenWeb Technology Corp.kazuhiko sugimoto

Customer experience

TechFeed

Written reviews26 reviews
Positive38.5%
Neutral15.4%
Negative46.2%

Tech Info Player

Written reviews7 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%

In-app purchases

None

TechFeed

No in-app purchases

None

Tech Info Player

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TechFeed free?
TechFeed is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tech Info Player free?
Tech Info Player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TechFeed or Tech Info Player have ads?
Tech Info Player shows ads; TechFeed does not.
Which is updated more often, TechFeed or Tech Info Player?
TechFeed ships an update every 3 weeks, and Tech Info Player every 7 months. Most recently, TechFeed was updated on September 23, 2026 and Tech Info Player on September 10, 2026.

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