# Newsify vs Newst

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Newsify at 77% against Newst's 0%. Newsify also leads on rating (4.6 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (4.5K vs 1). Newst's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, 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 Newst sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Newsify holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Newsify has 4.5K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Newsify's written reviews are positive against 0% of Newst's.

Newsify ships an update every 6 weeks, Newst every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Newsify | Newst |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (4.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/newsify-rss-reader/id510153374/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/newst/id1534205742/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.5K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **76.9% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 136 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Ben Alexander](https://appshunter.io/developer/510153377) | [Matan Mashraki](https://appshunter.io/developer/1513554011) |

## 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


### Newst

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/newst/id1534205742)

This app offers a personalized news reading experience, allowing users to follow specific topics, access local news, and perform custom searches in multiple languages. It features a reader mode for uninterrupted reading and home screen widgets for quick access to headlines. The free version includes ads and limits the number of news sources.

**Highlights:** Personalized news feed, Follow specific topics, Local news access, Custom search functionality, Reader mode for articles, Home screen widgets, Multi-language support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Newst Pro | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Newsify free?

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

### Is Newst free?

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

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

Newsify is rated higher. Newsify averages 4.6 out of 5 from 4.5K ratings, while Newst averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Newsify or Newst have ads?

Both Newsify and Newst show ads.

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

Newsify ships an update every 6 weeks, and Newst every 8 days. Most recently, Newsify was updated on October 29, 2026 and Newst on October 24, 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.*