Comparison

Forth vs Noosphere

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

Head to head
About

Forth

This app delivers news directly from primary sources, using AI to group and summarize updates. It provides unfiltered information, similar to what journalists receive, with the addition of select original reporting.

Highlights
  • AI-powered story grouping
  • Automated summarization
  • Direct primary source access
  • Urgency determination
  • Original reporting inclusion
Features
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Forth constantly checks all sorts of sources, leveraging AI to group updates into individual stories, and doing a first pass at summarizing and determining urgency. If this sounds like an aggregator, it’s similar, but with one big difference. Most news aggregators crawl news outlets’ websites, finding and linking to already published articles. Someone still has to see the update, write it up, and publish before the aggregator can find it. Forth just takes that original update and publishes, giving our users the same material journalists use. No gatekeeping, no spin, and no delay. Still, AI and automation cannot replace journalists. No chatbot will ever be able to develop trust and cultivate a rapport with sources. Algorithms cannot perform investigations, ask uncomfortable questions, or be on the ground in the wake of a disaster. We understand that, and will include original reporting from some select, trusted journalists and outlets.

About

Noosphere

Access trusted, human-generated news directly from award-winning reporters in the field. This platform bypasses corporate media control, offering exclusive articles, briefs, photos, and videos. Support journalists and stay informed with breaking news alerts.

Highlights
  • Direct-to-consumer news
  • Human-generated content
  • Exclusive articles and briefs
  • Photos and videos from reporters
  • Breaking news alerts
  • Journalist bios and transparency
Features
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Original on-the-ground reporting from award-winning independent journalists around the world, and direct access to them. Send your questions to the reporters covering the stories you follow and receive personal responses by video, audio, or text. No AI-generated content. No algorithmic feed. Your first month is on us. WHAT YOU GET * Dispatches from reporters in the field * Interview shows and analysis from top reporters like Chuck Todd and Laura Trevelyan filmed on location with politicians, experts, and authors * Coverage from the front lines of global conflicts * Direct answers to subscriber questions by video, audio, or text in real time * Follow the reporters you trust, get notified when they file, and see their personal behind-the-scenes updates WHO REPORTS Every story comes from an experienced journalist with a public bio, including household names and seasoned international correspondents. WHY NOOSPHERE It is getting harder to tell what is real. Noosphere is built to solve that problem: human reporting, no AI-generated stories, no algorithm deciding what you see, and no owner agenda between you and the journalist. Every subscription directly supports the reporters doing this work, often at real personal risk. PRIVACY Access your account securely with your email, no password required. We don’t sell your data, and we don’t profile you for advertising. TRY IT Explore the app without subscribing, or try your first month on us. Cancel anytime. SUBSCRIPTION TERMS Noosphere costs $14.99 per month, or $149.99 per year (about 17% less), in the US. Prices vary by country. Payment is charged to your Apple ID when you confirm your purchase. Your subscription renews automatically unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the current period ends. You can manage or cancel it in your App Store account settings. Any unused part of a free trial is forfeited when you buy a subscription. Terms of Use: https://www.noosphere.app/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://www.noosphere.app/privacy/

Screenshots

Forth3 screens
Noosphere4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Noosphere at 4.8 against Forth's 4.0. Noosphere also leads on review sentiment (88% vs 50%) and ads (none vs shown). Forth's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and device support (3 vs 1). On price 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. Noosphere sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Forth asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Noosphere holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Noosphere has 41 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Forth's written reviews are positive against 88% of Noosphere's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Forth ships an update every 3 weeks, Noosphere monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
Forth versus Noosphere: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterForthNoosphere
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (4 ratings)4.8 (41 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews87.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings441 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#105 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB31 MB
Age rating9+17+
DeveloperNillium, LLCNoosphere, Inc

Customer experience

Forth

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Noosphere

All ratings40 ratings
Positive97.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%

In-app purchases

None

Forth

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Noosphere

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly Plan1 Month trial$14.991 Month
  • Monthly Plan7 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Yearly Plan1 Month trial$149.991 Year
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  • Annual Plan7 Days trial$149.991 Year

Questions

Is Forth free?
Forth is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Noosphere free?
Noosphere is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Forth or Noosphere?
Noosphere is rated higher. Forth averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Noosphere averages 4.8 from 41 ratings.
Do Forth or Noosphere have ads?
Forth shows ads; Noosphere does not.
Which is updated more often, Forth or Noosphere?
Forth ships an update every 3 weeks, and Noosphere monthly. Most recently, Forth was updated on November 3, 2026 and Noosphere on November 8, 2026.

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