# ZAKER vs Opinions and Columnists

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ZAKER at none against Opinions and Columnists's 3. ZAKER also leads on ratings volume (392 vs 19) and review sentiment (88% vs 74%). Opinions and Columnists's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Opinions and Columnists sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. ZAKER asks for nothing beyond the download.

Opinions and Columnists holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ZAKER has 392 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 88% of ZAKER's written reviews are positive against 74% of Opinions and Columnists's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

ZAKER ships an update monthly, Opinions and Columnists every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ZAKER | Opinions and Columnists |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (392 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zaker/id462149227/reviews) | **[4.6 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/opinions-and-columnists/id913696073/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **392** | 19 |
| Positive reviews | **87.8% of reviews** | 74.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 125 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Guangzhou Jianhe Network Technology Co.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1470340897) | [Altug Azcanli](https://appshunter.io/developer/913696076) |

## 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


### Opinions and Columnists

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/opinions-and-columnists/id913696073)

Access over 1,000 newspapers and 50,000 columnists from around the world. Save articles and authors, translate content, and enjoy a customizable, ad-free reading experience with various display modes.

**Highlights:** 1,000+ newspapers, 50,000+ columnists, Personalized favorites, Save for later, Google Translate integration, Ad-free experience, Day & Night modes

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly subscription | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| 3 monthly subscription | $7.99 | per 3 months |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ZAKER free?

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

### Is Opinions and Columnists free?

Opinions and Columnists is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ZAKER or Opinions and Columnists?

Opinions and Columnists is rated higher. ZAKER averages 4.4 out of 5 from 392 ratings, while Opinions and Columnists averages 4.6 from 19 ratings.

### Do ZAKER or Opinions and Columnists have ads?

ZAKER shows ads; Opinions and Columnists does not.

### Which is updated more often, ZAKER or Opinions and Columnists?

ZAKER ships an update monthly, and Opinions and Columnists every 2 months. Most recently, ZAKER was updated on November 10, 2026 and Opinions and Columnists on November 11, 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.*