Comparison

Newsweek vs Forbes

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

Head to head
About

Newsweek

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
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Newsweek gives independent-minded readers the context, clarity and perspective they need to understand the world. The Newsweek app offers a premium, personalized, ad-free reading experience built for how readers follow the news today. Read trusted reporting, analysis and member-only journalism across politics, world affairs, business, culture, health, science and more — all in one cleaner, faster mobile experience. With the Newsweek app, you can: Discover the latest reporting and analysis from Newsweek Access member-only journalism in one dedicated place Personalize your experience around the topics you care about Search Newsweek coverage by topic, story or area of interest Read in a focused, ad-free experience built for members Existing Newsweek subscribers can sign in with their current credentials. New readers can start with a 14-day free trial. Download the Newsweek app and experience a new home for independent journalism. Terms & Conditions: https://www.newsweek.com/terms-service  Privacy Policy: https://www.newsweek.com/privacy-policy

About

Forbes

Access actionable business news, in-depth reporting, and daily word puzzles. Stay informed on entrepreneurship, investing, technology, and more with market-moving insights and breaking news updates.

Highlights
  • Actionable business news
  • In-depth reporting
  • Daily word puzzles
  • Breaking news updates
  • Market-moving insights
  • Article saving
Features
Currently charting
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Download the Forbes app for actionable business news, insights, and trusted journalism—plus daily word puzzles with Frase by Forbes™. Stay up to date on the stories that shape industries, change landscapes, and define conversations, with bold and in-depth reporting across entrepreneurship, business, investing, technology, and more. Editorial Features: Immerse yourself in market-moving insights, cutting-edge strategies, and timely analysis trusted by the world's top leaders and trailblazers shaping the global economy. • Home Feed: Access popular content, daily cover stories, and editors' picks designed to keep you updated on key news. • Breaking News: Follow live stories unfolding in real-time with infinite scroll to easily explore past news. • Tabbed Channels: Browse across dedicated content channels with a refreshed, intuitive layout. • Smarter Search: Instantly discover articles, topics, and breaking news with enhanced search tools. • Article Saving: Easily bookmark and access your favorite stories wherever you are. Puzzles & Games (Frase by Forbes™): Challenge your brain, test your wordplay skills, and unwind with engaging daily games designed for sharp minds on the go. • Dedicated Play Tab: Discover and play daily word puzzles directly from the bottom navigation bar. • Track Your Progress: Keep tabs on your completion times, scores, daily streaks, and earned medals. • Multi-Year Archive: Access a full historical calendar to catch up on and play past puzzles. For more than a century, Forbes has been the authoritative voice in business, providing the insight and analysis needed to navigate a rapidly evolving world, empowering those who shape what's next to think even bigger and better. With the Forbes app, you have the intelligence, knowledge, inspiration, and tools necessary to achieve success. By downloading the Forbes app, you accept and agree to our Terms of Service and you acknowledge our Privacy Statement. Forbes Terms of Service: https://www.forbes.com/terms/ Forbes Privacy Policy: https://www.forbes.com/fdc/privacy.html

Screenshots

Newsweek4 screens
Forbes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Forbes at 80% against Newsweek's 24%. Forbes also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). Newsweek's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1.6K vs 171). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and chart position 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. Newsweek sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Forbes sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Forbes holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Newsweek has 1.6K ratings behind it against 171, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 24% of Newsweek's written reviews are positive against 80% of Forbes's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Newsweek ships an update every 4 months, Forbes every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Newsweek versus Forbes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNewsweekForbes
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.6K ratings)4.8 (171 ratings) — better
Positive reviews23.6% of reviews80.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.6K — better171
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#172#170 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.1
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB99 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperNewsweek Publishing LLCForbes Media LLC

Customer experience

Newsweek

All ratings1,586 ratings
Positive89.2%
Neutral5.3%
Negative5.5%
Written reviews301 reviews
Positive23.6%
Neutral7.6%
Negative68.8%

Forbes

All ratings171 ratings
Positive95.3%
Neutral1.2%
Negative3.5%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

Bugs and requests

Newsweek

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

Forbes

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Newsweek

Subscriptions4
  • Newsweek - 1 month1 Month trial$2.991 Month
  • Newsweek$3.991 Month
  • Newsweek - 1 year1 Month trial$24.991 Year
Show 1 more
  • Newsweek1 Month trial$39.991 Year
One-time6
  • June 28 & July 5, 2010$0.99
  • August 23 & 30, 2010$0.99
  • Sept 27, 2010$0.99
Show 3 more
  • September 5, 2011$0.99
  • Newsweek January 23, 2012 issue$1.99
  • Newsweek August 27, 2012 issue$4.99
2 purchases

Forbes

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly7 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • Annual7 Days trial$89.001 Year

Questions

Is Newsweek free?
Newsweek is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Forbes free?
Forbes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Newsweek or Forbes?
Forbes is rated higher. Newsweek averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Forbes averages 4.8 from 171 ratings.
Do Newsweek or Forbes have ads?
Forbes shows ads; Newsweek does not.
Which is updated more often, Newsweek or Forbes?
Newsweek ships an update every 4 months, and Forbes every 3 weeks. Most recently, Newsweek was updated on November 1, 2026 and Forbes on October 30, 2026.
Which is more popular, Newsweek or Forbes?
Newsweek currently peaks at #172 in the App Store charts, and Forbes at #170. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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