Tech News Tube vs Techmemer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Tech News Tube
Aggregates technology news from over 30 sources into a single, elegant reader. Stay updated on headlines, rumors, and tech talk with features like a built-in browser, podcast directory, and social sharing.
- Aggregates news from 30+ tech sources
- Elegant reader interface
- Full-screen in-app browser
- Save and share favorite stories
- Podcast directory with background audio
- Site filter feature
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Tech News Tube is a series of news. The app aggregates the news aggregators to bring you the latest technology headlines around the clock. Read all of your favorite tech sites news feed right within the app. Catch up on the latest tech talk with the podcast directory and stream episodes and videos from within the app with background audio support. Tech News Tube allows you to stay on top of the latest tech news and rumors in one elegantly designed reader. Finger swipe your way through the day's headlines and read articles via the full screen browser. Share, tweet, and save your favorite stories with the tap of a button. Tech News Tube incorporates over 30+ media sources including leading tech sites and blogs such as Ars Technica, Engadget, Tech Crunch, PC World, Slashdot, Techmeme, Wired and numerous others. Tech News Tube is not a big truck but rather a universal app for iPhone and iPad. It is retina ready with full landscape support and integrated social media sharing.
Techmemer
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Techmemer is the first native reader app for Techmeme, the foremost source for tracking news across the technology industry. By presenting a summary of the day's essential reports and analysis on a single page, Techmeme has become the technology news site of record for people both within and beyond the industry. • Stories with full sourcing and discussion links • Top Stories widget for your Home Screen and Lock Screen • Bookmark stories to read later • The Techmeme Ride Home podcast, built in • Native dark mode • Fast, lightweight, no accounts
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Techmemer at none against Tech News Tube's 3. Techmemer also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 5 months). Tech News Tube's advantage is iOS requirement (13.1 vs 18.5). On price and device support 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. Tech News Tube sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Techmemer asks for nothing beyond the download.
Tech News Tube ships an update every 5 months, Techmemer every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Tech News Tube | Techmemer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (948 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 75.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 948 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.1 — better | 18.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | GlassWave LLC | Blackbelt Labs |
Bugs and requests
Tech News Tube
Reported bugs
5 issues- Frequent crashes on startup
- Inability to restore premium purchases
- Persistent pop-up ads and scam alerts
- Video playback issues and delays
- Syncing problems and outdated content
Requested features
5 requests- Add more sources (e.g. local/regional tech news, Linux/open-source sites)
- Implement a dark mode option
- Improve article sharing functionality
- Allow users to customize news feed and filtering options
- Enhance offline/background sync capabilities
Techmemer
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Tech News Tube
- Kind Tip$3.99
- Generous Tip$9.99
- Amazing Tip$39.99
Techmemer
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Tech News Tube free?
Is Techmemer free?
Do Tech News Tube or Techmemer have ads?
Which is updated more often, Tech News Tube or Techmemer?
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