# The Hill vs Newsweek

The clearest difference is rating: Newsweek at 4.6 against The Hill's 2.5. Newsweek also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (24% vs 7%). The Hill's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Newsweek sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. The Hill asks for nothing beyond the download.

Newsweek holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Newsweek has 1.6K ratings behind it against 287, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 7% of The Hill's written reviews are positive against 24% of Newsweek's.

The Hill ships an update every 5 weeks, Newsweek every 4 months. Both last shipped on November 10, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Hill | Newsweek |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (287 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-hill/id360124019/reviews) | **[4.6 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/newsweek/id370903329/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 287 | **1.6K** |
| Positive reviews | 6.5% of reviews | **23.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #208 | **#165** |
| Size | 81 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Nexstar Broadcasting](https://appshunter.io/developer/457614880) | [Newsweek Publishing LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/347960016) |

## What reviewers say

### The Hill

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-hill/id360124019)

**Currently charting:** #208 Top Free · News (US App Store)

Stay informed on Congress and politics, with a focus on business, lobbying, and campaigns. Access news, analysis, and opinion pieces, plus video reports and political talk shows. Get push notifications for breaking news and save articles for later.

**Highlights:** Congress and politics coverage, Business and lobbying focus, News, analysis, and opinion, Video clips and talk shows, Topic-based push notifications, Save stories for later

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 📰 Balanced and unbiased news reporting
- ✍️ High-quality journalism and writing
- 🎯 Good content for political news junkies
- ⚡ Responsive developer support
- 📱 Functional app when working properly

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Excessive and intrusive video ads
- 🛑 Constant pop-up advertisements
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes
- 📜 Poor text readability and font sizing issues
- 🔄 Jittery and glitchy scrolling

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when opening articles
- App crashes when scrolling too quickly
- App freezes during initialization
- App won't load on some devices
- Text cut off in landscape mode

**Requested features**

- Search functionality for articles
- Bookmark/save articles feature
- Breaking news notifications
- Ad-free subscription option
- Ability to disable auto-play videos


### Newsweek

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/newsweek/id370903329)

**Currently charting:** #165 Top Free · Magazines & Newspapers (US App Store)

Access trustworthy, high-quality journalism with live coverage, in-depth analysis, podcasts, and videos. Enjoy the weekly magazine and subscribe to newsletters for daily briefings. Stay informed with breaking news notifications.

**Highlights:** Live and breaking news coverage, In-depth analysis of trending topics, Podcasts on various subjects, Daily briefing newsletter, Curated video content, Weekly magazine access, Customizable newsletter subscriptions, Breaking news notifications

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Newsweek - 1 month | $2.99 | per month |
| Newsweek | $3.99 | per month |
| Newsweek - 1 year | $24.99 | per year |
| Newsweek | $39.99 | per year |
| June 28 & July 5, 2010 | $0.99 | one-time |
| August 23 & 30, 2010 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sept 27, 2010 | $0.99 | one-time |
| September 5, 2011 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Newsweek January 23, 2012 issue | $1.99 | one-time |
| Newsweek August 27, 2012 issue | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great journalism
- 🚀 Curated news coverage
- 💡 Balanced reporting with alternative views

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes
- 🐛 Issues with downloading/accessing issues
- 🐛 Outdated content
- 🔒 Poor customer support
- 👎 Buggy app updates

**Reported bugs**

- App not recognizing active subscriptions
- Inability to download/access latest issues
- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Outdated content remaining stuck in the app

**Requested features**

- Ability to change font size
- Landscape mode support
- Offline reading mode
- Search functionality
- Improved navigation and issue management


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Hill free?

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

### Is Newsweek free?

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

### Which has better reviews, The Hill or Newsweek?

Newsweek is rated higher. The Hill averages 2.5 out of 5 from 287 ratings, while Newsweek averages 4.6 from 1.6K ratings.

### Do The Hill or Newsweek have ads?

The Hill shows ads; Newsweek does not.

### Which is updated more often, The Hill or Newsweek?

The Hill ships an update every 5 weeks, and Newsweek every 4 months. Most recently, The Hill was updated on November 10, 2026 and Newsweek on November 10, 2026.

### Which is more popular, The Hill or Newsweek?

The Hill currently peaks at #208 in the App Store charts, and Newsweek at #165. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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