# Reason vs The Bulwark

The clearest difference is monetization model: Reason at free against The Bulwark's freemium. The Bulwark's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (2.7K vs 284). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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 — 4.8 for Reason against 4.9 for The Bulwark. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Bulwark has 2.7K ratings behind it against 284, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Reason's written reviews are positive against 92% of The Bulwark's.

Reason ships an update every 4 months, The Bulwark every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 18, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Reason | The Bulwark |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (284 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reason/id6480322558/reviews) | **[4.9 (2.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-bulwark/id6757498738/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 284 | **2.7K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 92.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | #122 | **#49** |
| Size | 27 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Reason](https://appshunter.io/developer/340034132) | [Center Enterprises, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1867294300) |

## What reviewers say

### Reason

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

**Currently charting:** #122 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


### The Bulwark

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-bulwark/id6757498738)

**Currently charting:** #49 Top Free · Magazines & Newspapers, #87 Top Free · News (US App Store)

Access exclusive news, analysis, and commentary from pro-democracy experts in an ad-free environment. Enjoy features like read-to-me, saved articles, personalized feeds, and audio versions of shows. Engage with a community dedicated to liberal democracy.

**Highlights:** Ad-free reading experience, Listen to articles on the go, Save articles and shows, Personalized 'For You' feed, Audio-only show versions, Adjustable text size and dark mode

**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 The Bulwark free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Reason or The Bulwark?

The Bulwark is rated higher. Reason averages 4.8 out of 5 from 284 ratings, while The Bulwark averages 4.9 from 2.7K ratings.

### Do Reason or The Bulwark have ads?

Neither Reason nor The Bulwark shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Reason or The Bulwark?

Reason ships an update every 4 months, and The Bulwark every 5 weeks. Most recently, Reason was updated on October 18, 2026 and The Bulwark on October 18, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Reason or The Bulwark?

Reason currently peaks at #122 in the App Store charts, and The Bulwark at #49. 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.*