Pushie vs TechCrunch News Reader
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pushie
Receive direct push notifications from your favorite creators to stay updated on their latest announcements, content, or live streams. Build a personalized feed of these notifications and save them for later access.
- Direct push notifications from creators
- Never miss an update
- Personalized content feed
- Save notifications for later
- Direct link to content
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Pushie is the best way to stay up-to-date with your favorite creators. With Pushie, you can receive push notifications directly from your favorite creators. Stay informed whenever the creators you care about announce something new or publish new content. Features: + Never miss an update: Receive push notifications directly from the creators you love. + Be the first to know: Stop waiting for social media algorithms to surface the content you care about and get notified whenever your favorite creator announces something new, publishes new content, or goes live on stream. + Build your personal content feed: Any pushes that you receive can always be revisited in your personal home feed. + Save for Later: Busy? No problem! Long-press a push and tap “Save for Later” to easily bookmark pushes. + Your favorite content is only one-tap away: Tapping on a push notification can take you directly to the content you’re looking for. Have any questions or feedback? Please reach out to us at hello@pushieapp.com!
TechCrunch News Reader
Access TechCrunch articles on the go with customizable news feeds and real-time updates. This unofficial app offers a sleek, intuitive design for a swift reading experience, allowing you to easily share discoveries and stay informed about the latest tech news.
- On-the-go TechCrunch article access
- Customizable news feeds
- Sleek and intuitive design
- Easy article sharing
- Real-time updates
- Lightweight and fast
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Welcome to the unofficial TechCrunch mobile app, made by fans of TechCrunch! We make no money from it, we just like reading TechCrunch and wanted an easy way to have TechCrunch news in our pockets. Key Features: • TechCrunch at Your Fingertips: Enjoy on-the-go access to TechCrunch's top-notch articles, keeping you informed wherever you are. • Customizable News Feeds: Tailor your news feed with your favorite tech topics. Personalize your content to ensure you get the news that matters most to you. • Sleek and Intuitive Design: Navigate seamlessly and explore the latest tech stories with ease. • Share Your Discoveries: Easily share your favorite TechCrunch articles with friends and colleagues, fostering meaningful discussions and spreading knowledge within your network. • Real-Time Updates: It directly embeds TechCrunch articles from their website, so you're always in the loop on the latest news. • Light and Swift: A lightweight app that offers a smooth reading experience without slowing you down. TechCrunch News Reader is your go-to source for tech insights, providing you with the latest tech news and trends from TechCrunch. Download now and unlock a smarter, more personalized way to stay informed. Please note: This app is independently developed and not affiliated with TechCrunch. It's created by a fellow tech enthusiast who shares your passion for tech news. Think of it as a news aggregator app, where the only news source is TechCrunch!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Pushie at every 8 days against TechCrunch News Reader's every 13 months. Pushie also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). TechCrunch News Reader's advantage is ratings volume (59 vs 7). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Pushie against 4.9 for TechCrunch News Reader. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TechCrunch News Reader has 59 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Pushie ships an update every 8 days, TechCrunch News Reader every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pushie | TechCrunch News Reader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (7 ratings) — better | 4.9 (59 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 7 | 59 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days — better | Every 13 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 71 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pushie, Inc. | Seabird Apps |
Customer experience
Pushie
TechCrunch News Reader
In-app purchases
Pushie
No in-app purchases
TechCrunch News Reader
No in-app purchases
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