# FreeThinker vs Equal Time

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Equal Time at 13.0 against FreeThinker's 16.0. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for FreeThinker against 5.0 for Equal Time. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

## The numbers

| Metric | FreeThinker | Equal Time |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/freethinker/id6478844280/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/equal-time-youdecide/id6743983936/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 12 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lucin Digital Services LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/959802295) | [Silverending Technologies LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1765611291) |

## 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


### Equal Time

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/equal-time-youdecide/id6743983936)

This app provides unbiased news headlines from a wide range of sources without algorithmic curation. It allows users to easily compare coverage and explore diverse perspectives on major stories. Stay informed and form your own opinions with this free, ad-free news aggregator.

**Highlights:** Unbiased news aggregation, No algorithmic curation, Wide variety of news sources, Headline comparison, Explore different perspectives, Free and ad-free

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FreeThinker free?

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

### Is Equal Time free?

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

### Which has better reviews, FreeThinker or Equal Time?

FreeThinker and Equal Time are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do FreeThinker or Equal Time have ads?

Neither FreeThinker nor Equal Time shows ads.

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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.*