# The Source vs Funker530

The Source and Funker530 both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of The Source's written reviews are positive against 64% of Funker530's. The Source also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 19 months). Funker530's advantage is ratings volume (4.9K vs 14). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Funker530 sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. The Source asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for The Source against 4.9 for Funker530. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Funker530 has 4.9K ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of The Source's written reviews are positive against 64% of Funker530's.

The Source ships an update every 6 weeks, Funker530 every 19 months. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Source | Funker530 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-source-corenet-global/id1504664263/reviews)** | [4.9 (4.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/funker530/id1556863762/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 14 | **4.9K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 64.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 19 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#184** | — |
| Size | 37 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +12 | 12+ |
| Developer | [CoreNet Global, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1048984818) | [Funker530](https://appshunter.io/developer/1237751931) |

## What reviewers say

### The Source

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-source-corenet-global/id1504664263)

**Currently charting:** #184 Top Free · News (US App Store)

Access the latest corporate real estate news and content. Stay informed on key topics relevant to professionals in the field. This app delivers current information directly to your device.

**Highlights:** Current CRE content, Relevant industry news, Direct delivery to device, Top-of-mind topics, Professional insights

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Funker530

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/funker530/id1556863762)

Stay informed with news and original content curated for veterans and active duty military. This community offers daily updates on national defense, veteran affairs, global conflicts, and military history. It's a trusted source for military-related information, run by veterans since 2008.

**Highlights:** Veteran-focused news, National defense updates, Veteran affairs coverage, Global conflicts analysis, Military history content, Original creator content

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Funker530 Premium | $4.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Constant updates
- 👍 Great content
- 👍 Unbiased, unprejudiced, fair
- 👍 Keeps it real
- 👍 Awesome, well-constructed app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy, poor performance
- 🐛 Terrible updates, unusable
- 🐛 Constant login issues
- 🐛 Fullscreen doesn't work
- 🐛 Clunky, tricky navigation

**Reported bugs**

- Videos won't load
- App freezes and becomes unusable
- Login issues, password reset doesn't work
- Fullscreen button doesn't function

**Requested features**

- Ability to save/load videos to playlists
- Separate articles and videos
- Improved search and organization
- Live feed option
- Translated subtitles


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Source free?

The Source is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Funker530 free?

Funker530 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, The Source or Funker530?

The Source is rated higher. The Source averages 5.0 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Funker530 averages 4.9 from 4.9K ratings.

### Do The Source or Funker530 have ads?

Neither The Source nor Funker530 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, The Source or Funker530?

The Source ships an update every 6 weeks, and Funker530 every 19 months. Most recently, The Source was updated on October 25, 2026 and Funker530 on October 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*