# Newser vs The Week US

The clearest difference is rating: The Week US at 4.7 against Newser's 2.4. The Week US also leads on review sentiment (52% vs 20%) and ratings volume (6.7K vs 107). Newser's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Week US sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Newser asks for nothing beyond the download.

The Week US holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Week US has 6.7K ratings behind it against 107, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of Newser's written reviews are positive against 52% of The Week US's.

Newser ships an update fortnightly, The Week US every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Newser | The Week US |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.4 (107 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/newser/id334678577/reviews) | **[4.7 (6.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-week-us-daily-analysis/id498216307/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 107 | **6.7K** |
| Positive reviews | 20.2% of reviews | **52.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | **#104** |
| Size | 105 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Newser](https://appshunter.io/developer/334678580) | [Future plc](https://appshunter.io/developer/378460265) |

## What reviewers say

### Newser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/newser/id334678577)

Get informed with concise news stories, typically two paragraphs long, covering the day's most important and interesting events. A grid format allows for quick scanning of headlines to stay updated.

**Highlights:** Brief news stories, Two-paragraph summaries, Grid format headlines, Stay informed quickly, Important and interesting news

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### The Week US

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-week-us-daily-analysis/id498216307)

**Currently charting:** #104 Top Grossing · Magazines & Newspapers, #137 Top Grossing · News (US App Store)

This app curates the week's most important news from U.S. and international media into a concise digest. It offers provocative perspectives and in-depth insights into vital stories, designed for busy readers. Enjoy a seamless reading experience with various formatting options and offline access.

**Highlights:** Curated news digest, Print magazine format, Audio versions of articles, Twice-daily news digests, Adjustable text size and background color, Offline reading

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month - The Week | $12.99 | per month |
| 6 Months - The Week | $59.99 | per 6 months |
| 1 Year - The Week | $89.99 | per year |
| The Week Single Issue 570 | $3.99 | one-time |
| The Week Single Issue 571 | $3.99 | one-time |
| The Week Single Issue 575 | $3.99 | one-time |
| The Week Single Issue 577 | $3.99 | one-time |
| The Week Single Issue 578 | $3.99 | one-time |
| The Week Single Issue 579 | $3.99 | one-time |
| The Week Single Issue 580 | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🙏 Couldn't start my day without it
- 📰 My go to news source
- 🌟 Favorite magazine
- 🗣️ True Free Press
- 📚 Wide Ranging News Topics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Digital Edition
- 🤬 The cancellation process is ridiculous
- 📰 Left-leaning news curation
- 🤖 I can't get it to reliably download
- 🤖 New iPad app is _bad_

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices
- Frequent crashes
- Unreliable downloads
- Syncing issues across devices

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Advanced analytics dashboard
- Text to speech option
- Ability to adjust font size
- Offline reading mode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Newser free?

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

### Is The Week US free?

The Week US is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Newser or The Week US?

The Week US is rated higher. Newser averages 2.4 out of 5 from 107 ratings, while The Week US averages 4.7 from 6.7K ratings.

### Do Newser or The Week US have ads?

Neither Newser nor The Week US shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Newser or The Week US?

Newser ships an update fortnightly, and The Week US every 2 months. Most recently, Newser was updated on October 22, 2026 and The Week US on October 26, 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.*