# NewsTeller vs BatteryMonitorComplication

The clearest difference is price: NewsTeller at Free against BatteryMonitorComplication's $0.99. BatteryMonitorComplication's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 3.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

NewsTeller is free to download; BatteryMonitorComplication costs $0.99 up front. NewsTeller sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. BatteryMonitorComplication asks for nothing beyond the download.

BatteryMonitorComplication holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of NewsTeller's written reviews are positive against 100% of BatteryMonitorComplication's.

NewsTeller ships an update every 9 days, BatteryMonitorComplication weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | NewsTeller | BatteryMonitorComplication |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | [3.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/newsteller/id1168538988/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/batterymonitorcomplication/id6742497714/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 17 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Luxx GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/956219643) | [Michael Burch](https://appshunter.io/developer/1797381352) |

## What reviewers say

### NewsTeller

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/newsteller/id1168538988)

This news reader allows you to listen to RSS feeds on your iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and in your car. It uses AI to personalize your news feed and offers offline listening by saving stories.

**Highlights:** Listen to RSS feeds, AI-powered story personalization, Offline story saving, Apple Watch and CarPlay integration, Intelligent feed filtering

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| unlimited items | $0.99 | one-time |


### BatteryMonitorComplication

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/batterymonitorcomplication/id6742497714)

This app estimates your Apple Watch's remaining battery life, offering a more detailed forecast than just a percentage. It learns from your usage patterns and displays the estimated time directly on your watch face complication.

**Highlights:** Smart battery life calculation, Watch face complication display, Automatic 5% battery measurements, Adjusts for workouts and high drain, Long-term usage statistics, Measurement history

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NewsTeller free?

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

### Is BatteryMonitorComplication free?

BatteryMonitorComplication costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, NewsTeller or BatteryMonitorComplication?

BatteryMonitorComplication is rated higher. NewsTeller averages 3.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while BatteryMonitorComplication averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do NewsTeller or BatteryMonitorComplication have ads?

Neither NewsTeller nor BatteryMonitorComplication shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, NewsTeller or BatteryMonitorComplication?

NewsTeller ships an update every 9 days, and BatteryMonitorComplication weekly. Most recently, NewsTeller was updated on October 24, 2026 and BatteryMonitorComplication on October 24, 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.*