# ニュースはNewsPicks｜ビジネス・経済ニュース・就活 vs Voicy

The clearest difference is ads: ニュースはNewsPicks｜ビジネス・経済ニュース・就活 at none against Voicy's shown. ニュースはNewsPicks｜ビジネス・経済ニュース・就活 also leads on ratings volume (6.3K vs 234). Voicy's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.5). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ニュースはNewsPicks｜ビジネス・経済ニュース・就活 sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per month and Voicy sells 43 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Voicy holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ニュースはNewsPicks｜ビジネス・経済ニュース・就活 has 6.3K ratings behind it against 234, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of ニュースはNewsPicks｜ビジネス・経済ニュース・就活's written reviews are positive against 56% of Voicy's.

ニュースはNewsPicks｜ビジネス・経済ニュース・就活 ships an update every 4 days, Voicy weekly. Both last shipped on September 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | ニュースはNewsPicks｜ビジネス・経済ニュース・就活 | Voicy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (6.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/newspicks/id640956497/reviews) | **[4.9 (234 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voicy/id1115551289/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6.3K** | 234 |
| Positive reviews | 52.8% of reviews | **56.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 270 MB | 223 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [UZABASE, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/640956500) | [Voicy, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1115551288) |

## What reviewers say

### ニュースはNewsPicks｜ビジネス・経済ニュース・就活

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/newspicks/id640956497)

Access curated global economic news, expert commentary, and original articles with infographics and videos. Stay informed on business, finance, and industry trends. Offers a free trial for premium content.

**Highlights:** Curated global economic news, Expert commentary and analysis, Infographics and visual explanations, Original articles and videos, Industry and company research tools, Wide range of topic coverage

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Student Plan | $4.49 | per month |
| Premium Monthly Plan | $15.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly Plan | $15.99 | per month |
| Premium Annual Plan | $144.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual Plan | $144.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Variety of news sources
- 💡 Insightful expert commentary
- 🚀 Efficient news curation
- 🤖 Customizable news feed
- 🙌 Vibrant user community

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🗣️ Perceived political bias
- 🔒 Difficulty accessing content without subscription
- 📱 Compatibility issues on some devices
- 🙄 Repetitive news stories
- 💬 Limited discussion features

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes
- Incorrect language settings
- Paywall issues preventing access to content

**Requested features**

- Ability to block specific news sources or commentators
- Larger font size options
- Offline reading mode
- Customizable notification settings
- Improved navigation and browsing experience


### Voicy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voicy/id1115551289)

Discover a wide range of free audio content from diverse personalities, perfect for listening while multitasking. Enhance your daily life with insights on business, news, lifestyle, parenting, and entertainment. Engage with exclusive content through premium listener options.

**Highlights:** Free audio content, Diverse personalities, Background playback, Adjustable playback speed, Channel following, Bookmark favorite broadcasts, Sort by listened/unheard

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (43)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| コイン | $0.29 | one-time |
| Voicy有料商品 | $0.49 | one-time |
| Voicy有料商品 | $0.99 | one-time |
| コイン | $0.99 | one-time |
| Voicy有料商品 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Voicyプレミアムリスナー | $2.99 | one-time |
| コイン | $2.99 | one-time |
| Voicy有料商品 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Voicyプレミアムリスナー | $3.99 | one-time |
| Voicy有料商品 | $3.99 | one-time |
| コイン | $3.99 | one-time |
| Voicyプレミアムリスナー | $4.99 | one-time |
| Voicy差し入れ | $4.99 | one-time |
| Voicy有料放送 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Voicy有料商品 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Voicy有料商品 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Voicyプレミアムリスナー | $6.99 | one-time |
| Voicy差し入れ | $6.99 | one-time |
| Voicy有料商品 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Voicyプレミアムリスナー | $7.99 | one-time |
| Voicy差し入れ | $7.99 | one-time |
| Voicy有料商品 | $7.99 | one-time |
| コイン | $7.99 | one-time |
| Voicy有料商品 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Voicyプレミアムリスナー | $9.99 | one-time |
| Voicy有料商品 | $9.99 | one-time |
| コイン | $9.99 | one-time |
| Voicy差し入れ | $11.99 | one-time |
| Voicy有料商品 | $11.99 | one-time |
| コイン | $11.99 | one-time |
| Voicyプレミアムリスナー | $12.99 | one-time |
| Voicyプレミアムリスナー | $14.99 | one-time |
| Voicy有料商品 | $14.99 | one-time |
| コイン | $17.99 | one-time |
| Voicy差し入れ | $19.99 | one-time |
| Voicy有料商品 | $29.99 | one-time |
| コイン | $29.99 | one-time |
| コイン | $59.99 | one-time |
| コイン | $149.99 | one-time |
| コイン | $249.99 | one-time |
| Voicy有料商品 | $249.99 | one-time |
| コイン | $299.99 | one-time |
| Voicy有料商品 | $299.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for learning and information
- 👍 Convenient for multitasking
- 👍 Wide variety of content
- 👍 Engaging personalities
- 👍 Good for improving Japanese language skills

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Limited playback speed options without subscription
- 👎 Annoying and intrusive ads
- 👎 Poor UI/UX design
- 👎 Video ads in an audio app
- 👎 Loud and irritating ad audio

**Reported bugs**

- Playback stops when switching apps or locking screen
- Ads interrupt playback and reset episode progress
- App crashes or freezes during ad playback
- Chapter switching causes playback to stop
- Error when trying to add to library (order gets mixed up)

**Requested features**

- Add 'played' button for episodes
- Improve library navigation (sort by new/old, 'go to bottom' link)
- Allow users to skip episodes (mark as heard without listening)
- Add dark mode option
- Improve home screen stability and scrolling


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ニュースはNewsPicks｜ビジネス・経済ニュース・就活 free?

ニュースはNewsPicks｜ビジネス・経済ニュース・就活 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Voicy free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ニュースはNewsPicks｜ビジネス・経済ニュース・就活 or Voicy?

Voicy is rated higher. ニュースはNewsPicks｜ビジネス・経済ニュース・就活 averages 4.5 out of 5 from 6.3K ratings, while Voicy averages 4.9 from 234 ratings.

### Do ニュースはNewsPicks｜ビジネス・経済ニュース・就活 or Voicy have ads?

Voicy shows ads; ニュースはNewsPicks｜ビジネス・経済ニュース・就活 does not.

### Which is updated more often, ニュースはNewsPicks｜ビジネス・経済ニュース・就活 or Voicy?

ニュースはNewsPicks｜ビジネス・経済ニュース・就活 ships an update every 4 days, and Voicy weekly. Most recently, ニュースはNewsPicks｜ビジネス・経済ニュース・就活 was updated on September 26, 2026 and Voicy on September 26, 2026.

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