Reason vs XS.APP
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Reason
Access accurate and honest news, ideas, videos, and podcasts from a libertarian perspective. Personalize notifications and stream exclusive content, including documentaries and newsletters.
- Libertarian news and ideas
- Exclusive videos and documentaries
- Podcast streaming
- Personalized news notifications
- Newsletter access
- Reason Plus subscription for early magazine access
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The Reason app helps you stay on top of the news and better understand your world without all the tired left-wing or right-wing spin. You won’t find a better source for accurate and honest news, ideas, videos, and podcasts from a libertarian perspective. Turn on notifications and personalize your settings to get alerts about issues you care about. Stream new episodes of Reason podcasts: The Reason Roundtable, The Reason Interview With Nick Gillespie, and The Soho Forum Debates. Click to listen to every article and build your own content playlist. Access Reason’s latest vertical videos. Watch Reason’s documentaries, video essays, and comedy videos, including Remy and Andrew Heaton. Browse Reason’s newsletters: Reason Roundup by Liz Wolfe, The Rattler by J.D. Tuccille, Free Media by Robby Soave, and more. Play Reason’s weekly crossword plus special puzzles when magazine issues publish online. Subscribe to Reason Plus for exclusive early access to new issues of Reason magazine on your phone, tablet, or computer. To join, visit reason.com/subscribe on any browser.
XS.APP
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XS — Extra Small News. Zero Spin. XS delivers the news in 10 words or less—so you get what matters, instantly. No ads. No bias. No endless scrolling. Just clear, factual summaries designed for speed and relevance. Built for people who want to stay informed without living inside the news. Why XS is different • Ultra-fast summaries — AI distills stories to their essence • Personalized by time & context — not clicks or trends • No ads. No agendas. Ever. • Powerful, effortless search — find what matters instantly • Real-time updates — as fast as a terminal Notifications that respect your time XS uses push notifications to alert you only when something truly matters—breaking news, critical updates, or moments you’ve chosen to stay informed about. No spam. No noise. Location, used responsibly XS may use approximate location to surface regionally relevant news—such as local emergencies, weather events, or major developments near you. Location is never sold, tracked for ads, or used beyond improving relevance. Read less. Know more.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is chart position: Reason at #126 against XS.APP's unranked. XS.APP's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Reason | XS.APP |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (284 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 284 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Best chart rank | #126 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Reason | XSMALL Corporation |
In-app purchases
Reason
No in-app purchases
XS.APP
No in-app purchases
