# AppTicker News vs Wiki Reader Plus

The clearest difference is ads: Wiki Reader Plus at none against AppTicker News's shown. Wiki Reader Plus also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.2). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AppTicker News sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Wiki Reader Plus sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | AppTicker News | Wiki Reader Plus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (168 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/appticker-news/id351887785/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **168** | — |
| Positive reviews | 75.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 18 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.2 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Stanislaw Schoenberg](https://appshunter.io/developer/333176382) | [Media Jack Agency](https://appshunter.io/developer/539638234) |

## What reviewers say

### AppTicker News

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/appticker-news/id351887785)

Stay updated on the latest gadget news, including Apple devices, smartphones, and tablets. Track app price history, set up price monitoring alerts, and engage with a community for support and suggestions. Primarily for German-speaking users interested in tech.

**Highlights:** Gadget, Apple device, smartphone, and tablet news, App news and rumors, App price history tracking, Watchlist for price monitoring, Community forum for support

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| 6 Month subscription | $11.99 | per 6 months |
| Annual subscription | $17.99 | per year |
| 200 Slots on your Watch-List. | $0.99 | one-time |
| 500 Slots on your Watch-List. | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Slots on your Watch-List. | $1.99 | one-time |
| Breakfast | $3.99 | one-time |
| 6 Months | $5.99 | one-time |
| 12 Months | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lunch | $17.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $44.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💰 Helps users save money on app purchases
- 📊 Useful price tracking and history visualization
- 🔔 Effective watchlist notifications for price drops
- 📰 Informative news about app deals and updates
- ⭐ Reliable app for finding free and discounted apps

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Excessive and intrusive advertising
- ⏱️ Slow loading times and performance issues
- 🎨 Outdated and cluttered user interface design
- 💳 Aggressive in-app purchase upselling tactics
- 🌐 Inconsistent language support (German/English mix)

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup or splash screen
- Search function returns only Mac apps instead of iOS/iPad apps
- Watchlist gets deleted on app restart
- Icons fail to load (spinning gears)
- Notifications not triggering for watched apps

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Improved search functionality
- Unlimited watchlist without premium
- One-click 'reject all' for privacy settings
- Better category organization and filtering


### Wiki Reader Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wiki-reader-plus/id6784748182)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AppTicker News free?

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

### Is Wiki Reader Plus free?

Wiki Reader Plus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do AppTicker News or Wiki Reader Plus have ads?

AppTicker News shows ads; Wiki Reader Plus does not.

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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.*