# Newsify vs Stream

The clearest difference is ads: Stream at none against Newsify's shown. Stream also leads on review sentiment (86% vs 77%) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). Newsify's advantage is ratings volume (4.5K vs 21) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Newsify sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Stream sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Newsify against 4.6 for Stream. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Newsify has 4.5K ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of Newsify's written reviews are positive against 86% of Stream's.

Newsify ships an update every 6 weeks, Stream every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Newsify | Stream |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (4.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/newsify-rss-reader/id510153374/reviews) | [4.6 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stream-a-feed-reader/id1377383950/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.5K** | 21 |
| Positive reviews | 76.9% of reviews | **85.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 136 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Ben Alexander](https://appshunter.io/developer/510153377) | [Rob Fahrni](https://appshunter.io/developer/321211293) |

## What reviewers say

### Newsify

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/newsify-rss-reader/id510153374)

Consolidate all your favorite websites, blogs, and RSS feeds into a single, visually appealing reader. Enjoy offline access, customizable layouts, and seamless sharing options. Upgrade for advanced features like AI summaries and ad-free reading.

**Highlights:** All news, blogs, and RSS feeds in one app, Sync with Feedly, Newsify, or iCloud, Multiple article list layouts, Background syncing with notifications, Offline reading with image caching, Unread articles widget, Night mode and customizable themes

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Newsify Premium | $2.99 | per month |
| Newsify Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Newsify Premium (1 month) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Newsify Premium (3 months) | $8.99 | one-time |
| Newsify Premium (1 year) | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Reliable and stable
- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 📰 Excellent news aggregation
- 🌙 Great dark mode
- 💻 Seamless sync across devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 📢 Intrusive ads
- 🔒 Lack of privacy options
- 🔍 Inconsistent search and feed performance

**Reported bugs**

- Syncing issues causing data loss
- Broken full-text article rendering
- Unreliable push notifications
- Compatibility problems with latest iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Improved article organization and filtering
- Enhanced offline reading capabilities
- Integration with third-party services (e.g., Pocket, Instapaper)
- Customizable app icons and themes
- Ability to import/export OPML files


### Stream

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stream-a-feed-reader/id1377383950)

Consolidate all your news feeds into a single, unified timeline. Offers a clean interface, easy import of existing lists, and support for open reading standards for a fresh user experience.

**Highlights:** Unified feed timeline, Simple user interface, Import existing lists, Supports open reading standards

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Enormous Tip | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Newsify free?

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

### Is Stream free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Newsify or Stream?

Newsify and Stream are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4.5K and 21 ratings respectively.

### Do Newsify or Stream have ads?

Newsify shows ads; Stream does not.

### Which is updated more often, Newsify or Stream?

Newsify ships an update every 6 weeks, and Stream every 3 months. Most recently, Newsify was updated on October 21, 2026 and Stream on October 8, 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.*