# Reason vs Scalar News

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Reason at 398 against Scalar News's 1. Reason also leads on chart position (#198 vs unranked). Scalar News's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, rating, 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Reason against 5.0 for Scalar News. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Reason has 398 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Reason ships an update every 3 months, Scalar News every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Reason | Scalar News |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (398 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reason/id6480322558/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scalar-news/id6751733009/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **398** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#198** | — |
| Size | 28 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Reason](https://appshunter.io/developer/340034132) | [Asray Gopa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1836497583) |

## What reviewers say

### Reason

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

**Currently charting:** #198 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


### Scalar News

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scalar-news/id6751733009)

This app uses AI to deliver personalized news summaries, cutting through the clutter. Get local, national, and global headlines tailored to your interests, with options for text summaries or short video clips.

**Highlights:** AI-powered personalized news feed, Short, easy-to-read summaries, Local and global news coverage, TikTok-style video news feed, Powerful keyword search, Categorized news sections

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Reason free?

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

### Is Scalar News free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Reason or Scalar News?

Scalar News is rated higher. Reason averages 4.9 out of 5 from 398 ratings, while Scalar News averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Reason or Scalar News have ads?

Neither Reason nor Scalar News shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Reason or Scalar News?

Reason ships an update every 3 months, and Scalar News every 2 weeks. Most recently, Reason was updated on November 8, 2026 and Scalar News on November 5, 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.*