Comparison

News Tracker vs JCAlerts

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

Head to head
About

News Tracker

This app allows you to easily follow multiple websites and blogs by organizing them into topics. Quickly access your favorite sites with a single tap. On iPad, experience split-screen browsing to view up to three websites simultaneously.

Highlights
  • Organize websites by topic
  • Quick access to favorite sites
  • Split-screen browsing on iPad
  • Follow blogs and news sites
  • Bookmark management
Features
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Easily follow multiple websites and blogs with the "News Tracker" bookmarking app. USAGE: 1. Add topics. 2. Add websites to topics. 3. Enjoy :) Now you can quickly open your favorite sites by just simply tapping on the topic names! SPLIT BROWSING ON IPAD: On iPad, you can browse simultaneously up to 3 websites side by side on a single screen!

About

JCAlerts

Features
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JCAlerts – Personal Notification Hub Welcome to JCAlerts, where notifications get personal! I've crafted this app to be your go-to destination for staying informed in a way that suits your style. Key Features: Tailored Notifications: Customize your notification experience by subscribing to specific categories. Get real-time updates on gold prices, stay in the loop about local adoptable pet information, and receive general announcements. Share the Buzz: Share noteworthy notifications with ease. Whether it's an exciting gold price update or a local pet event, spread the word effortlessly and build a community around shared interests. Your Alerts, Your Way: Fine-tune your notification settings for a truly personalized experience. Manage sound, vibration, and display preferences to make JCAlerts uniquely yours. Whether you're a gold enthusiast, a pet lover, or just someone who wants to be in the loop, JCAlerts is designed with you in mind. Download now and experience notifications the way they should be – personal and engaging.

Screenshots

News Tracker4 screens
JCAlerts4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: JCAlerts at none against News Tracker's 1. JCAlerts also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 5 months). News Tracker's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.3 vs 17.0). On price and ads 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. News Tracker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. JCAlerts asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

News Tracker ships an update every 5 months, JCAlerts every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
News Tracker versus JCAlerts: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNews TrackerJCAlerts
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS11.3 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB10 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperAndrei SadovnicovJohn Choi

In-app purchases

1 purchases

News Tracker

One-time1
  • Premium version without ads$1.99
None

JCAlerts

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is News Tracker free?
News Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is JCAlerts free?
JCAlerts is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do News Tracker or JCAlerts have ads?
Neither News Tracker nor JCAlerts shows ads.
Which is updated more often, News Tracker or JCAlerts?
News Tracker ships an update every 5 months, and JCAlerts every 8 days. Most recently, News Tracker was updated on October 27, 2026 and JCAlerts on October 16, 2026.

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