# FreeThinker vs Reason

The clearest difference is update cadence: FreeThinker at fortnightly against Reason's every 4 months. FreeThinker also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Reason's advantage is ratings volume (284 vs 2) and chart position (#190 vs unranked). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

FreeThinker holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Reason has 284 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

FreeThinker ships an update fortnightly, Reason every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FreeThinker | Reason |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/freethinker/id6478844280/reviews)** | [4.8 (284 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reason/id6480322558/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **284** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | **#190** |
| Size | 12 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Lucin Digital Services LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/959802295) | [Reason](https://appshunter.io/developer/340034132) |

## What reviewers say

### FreeThinker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/freethinker/id6478844280)

This news reader app aggregates content from curated sources, catering to libertarian-minded individuals and offering broader political and topical feeds. It provides features like offline reading, article management, and customizable topic filtering for a personalized news experience.

**Highlights:** Aggregates libertarian and independent content, Dozens of curated sources, Hides or distinguishes seen articles, Earmark articles to read later, Topic filtering for content customization, Offline reading mode, Light and dark UI options

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Reason

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reason/id6480322558)

**Currently charting:** #190 Top Free · Magazines & Newspapers (US App Store)

Access accurate and honest news, ideas, videos, and podcasts from a libertarian perspective. Personalize notifications and stream exclusive content, including documentaries and newsletters.

**Highlights:** Libertarian news and ideas, Exclusive videos and documentaries, Podcast streaming, Personalized news notifications, Newsletter access, Reason Plus subscription for early magazine access

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FreeThinker free?

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

### Is Reason free?

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

### Which has better reviews, FreeThinker or Reason?

FreeThinker is rated higher. FreeThinker averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Reason averages 4.8 from 284 ratings.

### Do FreeThinker or Reason have ads?

Neither FreeThinker nor Reason shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, FreeThinker or Reason?

FreeThinker ships an update fortnightly, and Reason every 4 months. Most recently, FreeThinker was updated on September 17, 2026 and Reason on September 27, 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.*