Heavy.com vs XS.APP
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Heavy.com
Stay informed with breaking news and current events from the US and around the world. Get essential updates on crime and other important topics, all in one convenient place.
- Breaking news updates
- US news coverage
- World news coverage
- Crime news
- On-the-go information
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Today’s top breaking news and current events. US news, world news, crime news. What you need to know when you’re on the go.
XS.APP
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XS — Extra Small News. Zero Spin. XS delivers the news in 10 words or less—so you get what matters, instantly. No ads. No bias. No endless scrolling. Just clear, factual summaries designed for speed and relevance. Built for people who want to stay informed without living inside the news. Why XS is different • Ultra-fast summaries — AI distills stories to their essence • Personalized by time & context — not clicks or trends • No ads. No agendas. Ever. • Powerful, effortless search — find what matters instantly • Real-time updates — as fast as a terminal Notifications that respect your time XS uses push notifications to alert you only when something truly matters—breaking news, critical updates, or moments you’ve chosen to stay informed about. No spam. No noise. Location, used responsibly XS may use approximate location to surface regionally relevant news—such as local emergencies, weather events, or major developments near you. Location is never sold, tracked for ads, or used beyond improving relevance. Read less. Know more.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Heavy.com at 12.0 against XS.APP's 15.1. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Heavy.com | XS.APP |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Heavy Inc | XSMALL Corporation |
In-app purchases
Heavy.com
No in-app purchases
XS.APP
No in-app purchases
