# TheMarker vs Rotter.net

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Rotter.net at 77% against TheMarker's 33%. Rotter.net also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 12). TheMarker's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and chart position (#156 vs unranked). On price, ratings volume, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TheMarker sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Rotter.net asks for nothing beyond the download.

Rotter.net holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 147 and 298 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of TheMarker's written reviews are positive against 77% of Rotter.net's.

TheMarker ships an update fortnightly, Rotter.net every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TheMarker | Rotter.net |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (147 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/themarker/id360938308/reviews) | **[4.6 (298 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rotternet/id413221896/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 147 | **298** |
| Positive reviews | 32.6% of reviews | **76.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#156** | — |
| Size | 64 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Haaretz Daily Newspaper Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/500132380) | [Gilad Novik](https://appshunter.io/developer/351064596) |

## What reviewers say

### TheMarker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/themarker/id360938308)

**Currently charting:** #156 Top Grossing · News (US App Store)

Stay updated with capital market news, expert economic analysis, real estate and high-tech insights, and consumer articles. Access financial data on stocks, indices, and foreign exchange. Offers monthly and yearly subscription options.

**Highlights:** Capital market news, Economic analysis, Real estate and high-tech news, Magazine and consumer articles, Financial data on stocks and indices, Foreign exchange data

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TheMarker Monthly Subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| TheMarker Monthly Subscription | $15.49 | per month |
| TheMarker Monthly Subscription | $17.99 | per month |
| מנוי חודשי ל-TheMarker | $17.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription Renewal | $17.99 | per month |
| מנוי חודשי ל-TheMarker עם הטבה | $17.99 | per month |
| שנה חדשה, הזדמנויות חדשות | $17.99 | per month |
| TheMarker Yearly Subscription | $149.99 | per year |
| TheMarker Yearly Subscription | $159.99 | per year |
| TheMarker Yearly Subscription | $179.99 | per year |
| TheMarker Yearly Subscription | $179.99 | per year |
| הטבה למנוי שנתי ל-TheMarker | $179.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great content and organization
- 👍 Sharp writers and positive agenda
- 👍 Excellent source of news
- 👍 Awesome app
- 👍 Good app of Israeli business news

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😠 High subscription fees
- 😠 Annoying ads
- 😠 Frequent login required
- 😠 App needs serious rebuilt for iPad
- 😠 No iPad support

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent login required
- App crashes
- Videos not visible
- Articles not loading
- App freezes

**Requested features**

- Rebuild iPad app
- Add iPad version
- Option to open all comments
- Sort comments by reception order
- Improve app for larger screens


### Rotter.net

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rotternet/id413221896)

Access forums and content from a popular website on your mobile device. Read, comment, view images, and manage messages with a user-friendly interface. Receive real-time notifications and enjoy a comfortable reading experience with dark mode.

**Highlights:** Mobile-optimized forum browsing, Write comments directly, Access personal inbox, Built-in image gallery, Real-time push notifications, Dark mode for comfortable reading

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and real-time news updates
- 📰 Comprehensive variety of news content
- 👍 User-friendly and intuitive interface
- 💬 Active community discussion and comments
- 🎯 Reliable and accurate news source

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Excessive and intrusive advertisements
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes
- 🔄 Gesture navigation issues (swipe back problems)
- 🔒 Privacy concerns (clipboard access)
- ⚠️ Incompatibility with older iOS versions

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Swipe-back gesture not functioning properly
- Incompatible with iPad and older iPhone models
- Landscape mode display issues
- Hebrew text rendering problems

**Requested features**

- Password reset functionality
- Dark mode/dark theme option
- Adjustable text size
- Ad-free premium subscription option
- Improved gesture controls for navigation


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TheMarker free?

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

### Is Rotter.net free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TheMarker or Rotter.net?

Rotter.net is rated higher. TheMarker averages 4.0 out of 5 from 147 ratings, while Rotter.net averages 4.6 from 298 ratings.

### Do TheMarker or Rotter.net have ads?

Both TheMarker and Rotter.net show ads.

### Which is updated more often, TheMarker or Rotter.net?

TheMarker ships an update fortnightly, and Rotter.net every 2 months. Most recently, TheMarker was updated on October 13, 2026 and Rotter.net on October 6, 2026.

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