# Newsify vs Medium

The clearest difference is ads: Medium at none against Newsify's shown. Medium also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (157K vs 4.4K). Newsify's advantage is review sentiment (77% vs 63%) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Newsify sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Medium sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Medium holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Medium has 157K ratings behind it against 4.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 77% of Newsify's written reviews are positive against 63% of Medium's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Newsify ships an update every 2 months, Medium weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Newsify | Medium |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (4.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/newsify-rss-reader/id510153374/reviews) | **[4.8 (157K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/medium-read-and-write-stories/id828256236/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4.4K | **157K** |
| Positive reviews | **76.9% of reviews** | 62.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | — | **#19** |
| Size | 136 MB | 241 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Ben Alexander](https://appshunter.io/developer/510153377) | [A Medium Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/828256239) |

## 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


### Medium

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/medium-read-and-write-stories/id828256236)

**Currently charting:** #19 Top Grossing · News, #49 Top Free · News (US App Store)

Access a vast collection of human stories, expert advice, and inspiring insights. Discover new topics, follow your interests, and connect with a global community of readers and writers. Publish your own work and reach a wide audience.

**Highlights:** Distraction-free reading, Curated content on tech, culture, news, Unlimited story access with membership, Personalized reading library, Community engagement (claps, comments), Publishing platform for writers, Audio versions of stories (Member feature)

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Medium Membership | $4.99 | per month |
| Medium Membership | $4.99 | per month |
| Friend Membership | $14.99 | per month |
| Medium Membership | $49.99 | per year |
| Friend Membership | $149.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 📚 Excellent content and writing quality
- 🌐 Wide variety of topics and perspectives
- 🧠 Thought-provoking and informative articles
- 🤓 Useful for learning and personal growth
- 🎨 Clean and minimalist design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Paywall limits access to content
- 📥 Difficulty finding and accessing past articles
- 🔍 Lack of effective search and filtering options
- 🤖 Concerns about AI-generated content
- 🖥️ Suboptimal experience on larger screens

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent app crashes and freezes
- Login and authentication issues
- Syncing and data loss problems
- Compatibility problems with newer OS versions
- Unreliable push notifications

**Requested features**

- Offline reading mode
- Better organization and navigation of content
- Improved personalization and recommendation system
- Integration with other platforms and services
- Enhanced writing and publishing tools


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Newsify free?

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

### Is Medium free?

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

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

Medium is rated higher. Newsify averages 4.6 out of 5 from 4.4K ratings, while Medium averages 4.8 from 157K ratings.

### Do Newsify or Medium have ads?

Newsify shows ads; Medium does not.

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

Newsify ships an update every 2 months, and Medium weekly. Most recently, Newsify was updated on September 22, 2026 and Medium on September 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.*