Stream vs Volv
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Stream
Consolidate all your news feeds into a single, unified timeline. Offers a clean interface, easy import of existing lists, and support for open reading standards for a fresh user experience.
- Unified feed timeline
- Simple user interface
- Import existing lists
- Supports open reading standards
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With Stream all your feeds appear as a unified timeline. With its simple user interface, ability to import existing lists, and support for open reading standards, Stream is a great choice if you're looking for a different experience.
Volv
Get essential global news and internet trends in concise 9-second summaries. This app delivers AI-curated and editor-refined content, focusing on clarity and relevance for busy individuals. Stay informed without the clutter, with options to dive deeper into original sources.
- 9-second news summaries
- AI and editor-curated content
- Personalized news feed
- Links to original sources
- Breaking news alerts
- Audio playback of stories
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Become dangerously well informed with 9-second reads. Volv gives you fast, clear summaries of the world’s most important news and the best of the internet — minus the noise. Stay updated on global news, business, tech, culture, markets, and trends in seconds. AI-curated. Editor-refined. Designed for busy people who want clarity, not clutter. TRUSTED AROUND THE WORLD Backed by Snapchat. Featured by Forbes, Business Insider, and top media voices. Loved by thousands of readers across 100+ countries. PERSONALIZED NEWS FEED Read what you care about — world news, US news, business, tech, AI, startups, markets, crypto, lifestyle, entertainment, fashion, and more. Your feed adapts to you. BREAKING NEWS + VIRAL DISCOURSE — TOGETHER A sharp blend of real-world headlines from top publications and what the internet is obsessing over — from viral Reddit posts to trending Twitter conversations — without you having to dive into social media rabbit holes. 9-SECOND ARTICLES Every story is distilled into a crisp, intelligent 9-second read, the same as your attention span. DIVE DEEPER WITH DIRECT LINKS TO SOURCE Every 9-second article includes a direct link to the original source — whether it’s a CNN article, a celebrity's Instagram post, or a Substack newsletter. AI + HUMAN CURATION Cut through the noise with summaries refined by editors. Only the stories that truly matter make it to your feed. BREAKING NEWS ALERTS (WITHOUT THE OVERWHELM) Get notified about the top stories so you can stay ahead — without being spammed. LISTEN TO 9-SECOND STORIES ON THE GO Tap “Play” to listen to your personalized feed — perfect for commutes, multitasking, or a hands-free news experience. ZERO CLUTTER EXPERIENCE A clean, calm reading space designed for high-performers, founders, students, creators, and anyone who wants to stay informed without being overwhelmed. By downloading Volv you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Volv at fortnightly against Stream's every 3 months. Volv also leads on ratings volume (951 vs 22) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Stream's advantage is review sentiment (86% vs 60%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. Stream sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Volv sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Stream against 4.6 for Volv. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Volv has 951 ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of Stream's written reviews are positive against 60% of Volv's.
Stream ships an update every 3 months, Volv fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.
| Parameter | Stream | Volv |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (22 ratings) — better | 4.6 (951 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 85.7% of reviews — better | 60.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 22 | 951 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 151 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Rob Fahrni | Benefactory Ventures INC |
Customer experience
Stream
Volv
Bugs and requests
Stream
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Volv
Reported bugs
3 issues- Notifications not working consistently
- Feedback/contact form not functioning properly
- Refreshing the feed removes currently viewed article
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to customize news feed and topics
- Option to view news in landscape mode on tablets
- Improved bookmarking and article saving features
- Faster and more reliable app performance
In-app purchases
Stream
- Small Tip$0.99
- Medium Tip$1.99
- Large Tip$4.99
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- Enormous Tip$9.99
Volv
- Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
- Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year
