Comparison

Phys.org vs LSAI News

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

Head to head
About

Phys.org

Stay updated with daily science and technology news across various fields like physics, space, biology, and engineering. Bookmark and share articles easily. Access a selection of spotlight stories for free, with an option to subscribe for unlimited content.

Highlights
  • Daily science and technology news
  • Covers physics, space, biology, engineering, and more
  • Bookmark favorite stories
  • Share articles
  • Ads-free experience
  • Free spotlight stories
Features
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Daily spotlight science and technology news stories from Phys.org. This includes stories in the fields of physics, nanotechnology, electronics, space and earth sciences, biology, chemistry, computer sciences, engineering, mathematics, etc. Readers may bookmark and share favorite stories from the app. The Phys.org app is ads-free. Free app content is limited to selected spotlight stories. Access to Phys.org's full content is available with the monthly subscription plan for just $0.99. Your first subscription week is free. Monthly subscription options: - Unlimited digital access on any device for $0.99 per month. You will be charged in your local currency at the prevailing exchange rate as defined by App Store. - The app offers 7 days trial. At the end of the free trial period, the full price of the subscription will be charged thereafter. Cancellations must occur 24 hours before the end of the subscription period to avoid being charged. - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. - No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. Privacy policy can be found at http://sciencex.com/help/privacy/ Terms of use: https://sciencex.com/help/terms/ Feedback and comments: https://sciencex.com/help/feedback/

About

LSAI News

This news app uses AI to deliver personalized articles based on your interests. You can also create and share your own news items, making it a dynamic platform for staying informed and contributing content.

Highlights
  • AI-powered personalized news
  • Curated articles from reliable sources
  • Create and share custom news items
  • User-friendly interface
  • Customizable settings
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LSAI News is a cutting-edge news application that delivers personalized news tailored to each user's interests and preferences. Using advanced AI algorithms, LSAI News curates articles and updates from a wide range of reliable sources, ensuring you stay informed about the topics that matter most to you. With the latest feature, users can now create their own news items and share them with others, making LSAI News a dynamic platform for both consuming and contributing news. With a sleek, user-friendly interface and customizable settings, LSAI News keeps you connected to the world in a way that's uniquely yours. Stay ahead of the curve with LSAI News – your personal gateway to timely, relevant, and user-generated news.

Screenshots

Phys.org4 screens
LSAI News4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: LSAI News at 5.0 against Phys.org's 2.8. LSAI News also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). Phys.org's advantage is ratings volume (70 vs 3) and device support. On price 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. Phys.org sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. LSAI News asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LSAI News holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Phys.org has 70 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Phys.org versus LSAI News: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhys.orgLSAI News
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (70 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews18.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings70 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — better—
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.2
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB30 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperOmicron Tech LtdK12 Ventures Foundation, Inc.

Bugs and requests

Phys.org

Reported bugs

14 issues
  • App crashes when trying to view saved articles
  • App crashes on startup
  • App crashes after iOS updates
  • Login issues
  • Subscription not working
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  • Blank screen for content
  • Flickering articles
  • SSL errors
  • Favorites bug (crashes when accessing)
  • Tech feed not working
  • Dark blue hyperlinks unreadable in dark mode
  • Side swipe gesture reloads article
  • Orientation change reloads article and loses scroll position
  • No data connection error

Requested features

10 requests
  • Add search functionality
  • Sync ScienceX account for saved articles
  • Improve dark mode readability
  • Add Stage Manager support for iPadOS
  • Add Apple Watch compatibility
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  • Consolidate updates into an 'All' tab
  • Allow offline reading of more than a few articles
  • Add audio narration or video summaries
  • Allow toggling light/dark mode independently of OS
  • Filter articles by specific science subjects

LSAI News

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Phys.org

Subscriptions1
  • All access$0.991 Month
None

LSAI News

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Phys.org free?
Phys.org is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LSAI News free?
LSAI News is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Phys.org or LSAI News?
LSAI News is rated higher. Phys.org averages 2.8 out of 5 from 70 ratings, while LSAI News averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

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