# ZAKER vs 凤凰FM

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ZAKER at 86% against 凤凰FM's 46%. ZAKER also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 16) and rating (4.4 vs 4.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 凤凰FM sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. ZAKER asks for nothing beyond the download.

ZAKER holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ZAKER has 389 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of ZAKER's written reviews are positive against 46% of 凤凰FM's.

ZAKER ships an update monthly, 凤凰FM every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | ZAKER | 凤凰FM |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (389 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zaker/id462149227/reviews)** | [4.0 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fm/id1075700108/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **389** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | **85.7% of reviews** | 46.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 125 MB | 102 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Guangzhou Jianhe Network Technology Co.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1470340897) | [凤凰爱听(北京)信息技术有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/921306282) |

## What reviewers say

### ZAKER

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zaker/id462149227)

Access breaking news, local updates, and engage in discussions. Enjoy a magazine-style reading experience with over 4000 information sources. This app offers a personalized approach to news consumption.

**Highlights:** Personalized news aggregation, Local information updates, Topic discussions, Live streaming and video, Magazine-style layout, Extensive information sources

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Elegant and intuitive UI
- 🚀 Fast and responsive app
- 📰 Wide range of news sources
- 🔍 Customizable news categories
- 💡 Useful offline reading mode

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Overwhelming number of ads
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔌 High battery consumption
- 📱 Poor iPad optimization
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with data collection

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to load images in articles
- Inconsistent behavior when navigating back
- Frequent app crashes on iOS 17.1
- Delayed or failed article refreshes
- Blank pages showing up unexpectedly

**Requested features**

- Implement a night/dark mode
- Improve article sorting and filtering options
- Add support for RSS feed subscriptions
- Provide more granular control over news sources
- Enhance the commenting and community features


### 凤凰FM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fm/id1075700108)

Access a vast library of audio content including news, lectures, audiobooks, and entertainment. Features AI-powered news briefs, personalized story creation for children, and health tips. Offers daily news updates and specialized programs on technology, finance, and more.

**Highlights:** AI-powered news briefs, Personalized AI children's stories, Health and wellness tips, News, lectures, and audiobooks, 24-hour news updates, Specialized content on tech and finance

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

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 凤凰FM 29.9连续包月会员费用 | $3.99 | per month |
| 18凤凰币 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1个月会员 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 50凤凰币 | $7.99 | one-time |
| 六个月会员 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 凤凰FM半年会员（6个月） | $14.99 | one-time |
| 128凤凰币 | $19.99 | one-time |
| 158凤凰币 | $23.99 | one-time |
| 168凤凰币 | $24.99 | one-time |
| 1年会员 | $24.99 | one-time |
| 12个月会员 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 223凤凰币 | $32.99 | one-time |
| 228凤凰币 | $33.99 | one-time |
| 288凤凰币 | $45.99 | one-time |
| 298凤凰币 | $46.99 | one-time |
| 348凤凰币 | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ZAKER free?

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

### Is 凤凰FM free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ZAKER or 凤凰FM?

ZAKER is rated higher. ZAKER averages 4.4 out of 5 from 389 ratings, while 凤凰FM averages 4.0 from 13 ratings.

### Do ZAKER or 凤凰FM have ads?

Both ZAKER and 凤凰FM show ads.

### Which is updated more often, ZAKER or 凤凰FM?

ZAKER ships an update monthly, and 凤凰FM every 3 weeks. Most recently, ZAKER was updated on October 15, 2026 and 凤凰FM on October 15, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*