AJC News vs Briefd.
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AJC News
Access in-depth local news, sports, and lifestyle content from the South. Stay informed with distinct reporting, political insights, business updates, and investigative journalism. Enjoy video storytelling and customize your news feed with personalized notifications.
- Distinctive local reporting
- Political and business insights
- Investigative journalism
- Sports coverage for pro and college teams
- Dining and event recommendations
- Video storytelling
- Customizable notifications
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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution is home to the South’s essential stories. We cover the news you need to know and the stories that surprise and delight, with a perspective you won’t find anywhere else. It’s the Substance and Soul of the South. Download, subscribe and take all of the AJC with you, wherever you go. NEWS FOR ATLANTA, GEORGIA AND THE SOUTH Read distinctive reporting that follows the facts and cuts through the clutter. Get insights and perspective from Politically Georgia, the state’s best political team. Know who and what’s driving Georgia’s economy with the AJC’s business reporting. Follow the AJC’s investigations that hold officials and institutions accountable. Tap into UATL, a source for Black culture and community in Atlanta. SPORTS FOR FANS AND SUPERFANS Get on-the-field reporting about Georgia’s pro and college teams. Cheer on your teams with our columnists and sports newsletters. Follow high school athletics in Georgia with AJC Varsity. FOOD, FUN AND FREE TIME Find news places to eat with our dining guides and restaurant reviews for metro Atlanta, Savannah and across the state. Get out there with our recommendations for things to do — for date nights, family activities and weekend adventures. VIDEO STORYTELLING Watch journalist-led reporting that unpacks the biggest stories of the day. Find videos quickly and view them in a format optimized for your device. CUSTOMIZATION Easily reorder the sections in the navigation bar so your favorites are first. Personalize your notifications for breaking news alerts about topics that matter to you. EPAPER Read the news page by page in this daily edition. Click into articles and hyperlinks. SUBSCRIPTION TRIAL Get your first week free and explore everything the AJC has to offer in the app and on AJC.com.* After the free trial, subscription auto‑renews at $9.99/month or save with $99/year. PAYMENT AND AUTO-RENEWAL + AUTOPAY TERMS: If you subscribe to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution via this app, payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions are available on a monthly or annual basis. Your Apple ID account will be automatically charged for renewal at the applicable rate shown, plus tax (if any), within 24 hours prior to the end of the current billing period. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Charges are applied in advance for each billing cycle (monthly or annually, depending on your selected plan). You can manage or turn off auto-renew at any time in your Apple ID account settings on your iOS device. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period. BY DOWNLOADING THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION NEWS APP, you agree to: The payment and auto-renewal autopay terms stated above. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Terms of Use - https://www.ajc.com/online-services-terms-of-use/ The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Subscription Terms of Sale - https://www.ajc.com/subterms/ The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Privacy Policy - https://www.ajc.com/about-us/privacy-policy/FQ6VCF4CL277WIUMI6B35VCQHU/ The Atlanta Journal-Constitution California Privacy Policy - https://www.ajc.com/frequently-asked-questions/california-privacy-notice/645OMK7TLBC4XPXVXFPG5FMERE/ Apple Terms of Sale - https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/ * Introductory offers are for new Apple subscribers only. Smartphone and tablet apps are not supported on all devices. AJC News app subscriptions may not include select content and some content may be available without a subscription; content is subject to change. Prices shown are in U.S. dollars. Offer terms subject to change. Other restrictions apply.
Briefd.
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Tired of doom-scrolling through headlines? There's a better way. Briefd. turns today's biggest stories into a personalized podcast — built around your exact interests, ready in minutes. HOW IT WORKS → Pick your interests (Tech, Finance, Sports, Politics & more) → Briefd. reads the latest news from Reuters, BBC, Bloomberg, AP and more → Our AI writes a conversational script just for you → Listen to your 15-minute brief anytime, anywhere IT'S LIKE HAVING YOUR OWN NEWS ANCHOR No algorithm deciding what you see. No endless scrolling. Just the news you actually care about, delivered as audio you'll actually enjoy listening to. BUILT FOR YOUR LIFE - Listen on your commute, at the gym, or over morning coffee - Speed controls (1x, 1.5x, 2x) for when you're in a rush - Read the full transcript and source articles after listening - Schedule automatic daily delivery — or generate on demand - Works with Control Center and lock screen ALWAYS FRESH, NEVER RECYCLED Every episode is generated fresh. Same interests, totally different brief, because the news never stops. Free to try. Upgrade for daily or scheduled delivery. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Briefd. at none against AJC News's shown. AJC News's advantage is chart position (#63 vs unranked). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. AJC News sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Briefd. sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | AJC News | Briefd. |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.4 (17 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 35.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 17 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #63 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 159 MB | 44 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cox Enterprises Inc. | Tawil Charaniya |
Bugs and requests
AJC News
Reported bugs
3 issues- Login screen issues
- Incompatibility with older devices
- Inconsistent article availability
Requested features
4 requests- Add dark mode option
- Improve navigation and section access
- Provide more customization options
- Introduce a search feature
Briefd.
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
AJC News
- Premium App Subscription7 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Annual App Subscription7 Days trial$99.001 Year
Briefd.
- Weekly$2.991 Month
- Briefd Weekdays$6.991 Month
- Briefd Daily$9.991 Month
- 5 Credits$2.99









