TechFeed vs WidgetZenn
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
WidgetZenn
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【Zennで話題の技術トレンドを、もう見逃さない】 「WidgetZenn」は、エンジニアやデザイナーのための知識共有プラットフォーム「Zenn」の最新トレンドを、ホーム画面のウィジェットで手軽にチェックできるアプリです。 毎日の情報収集をもっとスマートに、もっと効率的に。 アプリを起動する手間なく、いつでも最新の技術動向をあなたのホーム画面にお届けします。 ◆ 主な機能 ・ホーム画面ウィジェット:アプリを開かずにZennのトレンドを一覧表示 ・シンプルなUI:記事を読むことに集中できる、無駄のないデザイン ・簡単アクセス:ウィジェットをタップするだけで、すぐにZennの元記事を閲覧可能 ◆ こんな方におすすめ ・最新の技術動向に常にキャッチアップしていたいエンジニアの方 ・スキマ時間を使って効率的に情報収集をしたい方 ・毎日Zennをチェックするのが日課の方 開発者自身の「欲しかった」を形にしました。 あなたの毎日の情報収集が、このアプリで少しでも快適になれば幸いです。
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: TechFeed at none against WidgetZenn's shown. TechFeed also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 23 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
TechFeed ships an update every 3 weeks, WidgetZenn every 23 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and July 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TechFeed | WidgetZenn |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 38.5% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 23 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 267 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | OpenWeb Technology Corp. | Ryo Tsudukihashi |
In-app purchases
TechFeed
No in-app purchases
WidgetZenn
No in-app purchases





