Comparison

Volv vs Crew

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 9-second news summaries
  • AI and editor-curated content
  • Personalized news feed
  • Links to original sources
  • Breaking news alerts
  • Audio playback of stories
Features
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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 powered by AI and 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/

About

Crew

This app provides a native iOS experience for browsing Stack Overflow content. It offers a clean, ad-free interface with powerful navigation and filtering tools for questions, answers, and comments. Enjoy a streamlined way to engage with the developer community.

Highlights
  • Native iOS design
  • Ad-free browsing
  • Powerful question filters
  • Dark mode
  • Real-time question previews
  • Gesture navigation
Features
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#PH daily pick 29/01/2020 "Crew brings the web service to a native app with a beautiful UI that makes browsing Stack Overflow much nicer than on the web." - MacStories "Crew isn't just an app, though. It's been designed with iOS guidelines in mind, making it look and feel every bit the native iPhone and iPad experience in a way the Stack Overflow website just can't match." - iMore Crew is a beautiful StackOverflow app built for fast navigation with powerful set of features. The delightful interface is coupled with extensive features that feel part on your device, whilst elevating your Stack Overflow experience. It’s created specifically with iOS design guidelines in mind, so it fits right at home on your device. Browse question without distraction or ads, use filter, add comments, or visit specific website areas like tags profile or badges section. You can quickly view list, tabs, inbox, notifications and more using gestures and context menu. Crew is an unofficial app, and side effects may include an incredible browsing experience. EXCITING FEATURES: - Trends and search support - All questions,answers and comments from Stack Overflow in your hands. - Search support - Rich rendering of questions - Dark mode - Beautiful iOS centric Ui - Universal app for iPhone and iPad. - Compose question with real time previews. - Powerful question filters (month, week, votes and more) It’s constatly evolving. If you have anything you’d specifically like to see, come to the Settings section and text me, I’d love to hear it! This app is not affiliated with or endorsed by Stack Overflow. Terms Of Use: https://www.danieljamestronca.com/crew/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://www.danieljamestronca.com/crew/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Volv4 screens
Crew4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Volv at 945 against Crew's 64. On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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. Volv sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Crew sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Volv holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Volv has 945 ratings behind it against 64, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 61% of Volv's written reviews are positive against 67% of Crew's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Volv ships an update fortnightly, Crew every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Volv versus Crew: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVolvCrew
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (945 ratings) — better4.4 (64 ratings)
Positive reviews60.8% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings945 — better64
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size189 MB59 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperBenefactory Ventures INCDaniel James Tronca

Customer experience

Volv

All ratings945 ratings
Positive89.9%
Neutral3.0%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews130 reviews
Positive60.8%
Neutral10.8%
Negative28.5%

Crew

All ratings64 ratings
Positive82.8%
Neutral7.8%
Negative9.4%
Written reviews36 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative16.7%

Bugs and 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

Crew

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Volv

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year
7 purchases

Crew

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$1.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription3 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time5
  • Smoothie-sized Tip$0.99
  • Sandwich-sized tip$2.99
  • Buffet-sized Tip$7.99
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  • Deluxe-sized tip$16.99
  • Lifetime Subscritpion$39.99

Questions

Is Volv free?
Volv is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Crew free?
Crew is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Volv or Crew?
Volv is rated higher. Volv averages 4.6 out of 5 from 945 ratings, while Crew averages 4.4 from 64 ratings.
Do Volv or Crew have ads?
Neither Volv nor Crew shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Volv or Crew?
Volv ships an update fortnightly, and Crew every 10 days. Most recently, Volv was updated on September 23, 2026 and Crew on September 14, 2026.

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