Volv vs Techmemer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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/
Techmemer
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Techmemer is the first native reader app for Techmeme, the foremost source for tracking news across the technology industry. By presenting a summary of the day's essential reports and analysis on a single page, Techmeme has become the technology news site of record for people both within and beyond the industry. • Stories with full sourcing and discussion links • Top Stories widget for your Home Screen and Lock Screen • Bookmark stories to read later • The Techmeme Ride Home podcast, built in • Native dark mode • Fast, lightweight, no accounts
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Techmemer at none against Volv's 2. Techmemer also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). Volv's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.5). On price, ads 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. Volv sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Techmemer asks for nothing beyond the download.
Volv ships an update fortnightly, Techmemer every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Volv | Techmemer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (951 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 60.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 951 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 151 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Benefactory Ventures INC | Blackbelt Labs |
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
Techmemer
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Volv
- Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
- Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year
Techmemer
No in-app purchases









