# Reason vs iSideWith

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Reason at 100% against iSideWith's 24%. Reason also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.7) and ads (none vs shown). iSideWith's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 4 months). On price, in-app purchases, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Reason holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Reason has 284 ratings behind it against 29, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Reason's written reviews are positive against 24% of iSideWith's.

Reason ships an update every 4 months, iSideWith every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Reason | iSideWith |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (284 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reason/id6480322558/reviews)** | [2.7 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/isidewith/id6737366115/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **284** | 29 |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 24.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Best chart rank | #196 | **#115** |
| Size | 27 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Reason](https://appshunter.io/developer/340034132) | [iSideWith.com LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1780868626) |

## What reviewers say

### Reason

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

**Currently charting:** #196 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


### iSideWith

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/isidewith/id6737366115)

**Currently charting:** #115 Top Free · News (US App Store)

Discover your political alignment through in-depth quizzes and explore global political issues. Compare your views with others worldwide and test your knowledge with political quizzes. Engage in discussions and make informed voting decisions.

**Highlights:** Political alignment quizzes, Explore political issues, Global political comparisons, Knowledge testing quizzes, Political discussions, Personalized voting results

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Reason free?

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

### Is iSideWith free?

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

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

Reason is rated higher. Reason averages 4.8 out of 5 from 284 ratings, while iSideWith averages 2.7 from 29 ratings.

### Do Reason or iSideWith have ads?

iSideWith shows ads; Reason does not.

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

Reason ships an update every 4 months, and iSideWith every 3 days. Most recently, Reason was updated on September 27, 2026 and iSideWith on September 28, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Reason or iSideWith?

Reason currently peaks at #196 in the App Store charts, and iSideWith at #115. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*