Comparison

Noosphere vs news

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Noosphere

Access trusted, human-generated news directly from award-winning reporters in the field. This platform bypasses corporate media control, offering exclusive articles, briefs, photos, and videos. Support journalists and stay informed with breaking news alerts.

Highlights
  • Direct-to-consumer news
  • Human-generated content
  • Exclusive articles and briefs
  • Photos and videos from reporters
  • Breaking news alerts
  • Journalist bios and transparency
Features
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Original on-the-ground reporting from award-winning independent journalists around the world, and direct access to them. Send your questions to the reporters covering the stories you follow and receive personal responses by video, audio, or text. No AI-generated content. No algorithmic feed. Your first month is on us. WHAT YOU GET * Dispatches from reporters in the field * Interview shows and analysis from top reporters like Chuck Todd and Laura Trevelyan filmed on location with politicians, experts, and authors * Coverage from the front lines of global conflicts * Direct answers to subscriber questions by video, audio, or text in real time * Follow the reporters you trust, get notified when they file, and see their personal behind-the-scenes updates WHO REPORTS Every story comes from an experienced journalist with a public bio, including household names and seasoned international correspondents. WHY NOOSPHERE It is getting harder to tell what is real. Noosphere is built to solve that problem: human reporting, no AI-generated stories, no algorithm deciding what you see, and no owner agenda between you and the journalist. Every subscription directly supports the reporters doing this work, often at real personal risk. PRIVACY Access your account securely with your email, no password required. We don’t sell your data, and we don’t profile you for advertising. TRY IT Explore the app without subscribing, or try your first month on us. Cancel anytime. SUBSCRIPTION TERMS Noosphere costs $14.99 per month, or $149.99 per year (about 17% less), in the US. Prices vary by country. Payment is charged to your Apple ID when you confirm your purchase. Your subscription renews automatically unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the current period ends. You can manage or cancel it in your App Store account settings. Any unused part of a free trial is forfeited when you buy a subscription. Terms of Use: https://www.noosphere.app/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://www.noosphere.app/privacy/

About

news

This voice-activated news app allows you to listen to headlines and specific news topics hands-free. It's designed for effortless access, making it ideal for users who prefer voice commands over traditional navigation.

Highlights
  • 100% Voice-Activated
  • Hands-free news access
  • Topic-based news requests
  • Read aloud news delivery
  • Accessible design
Features
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Stay informed without lifting a finger. News-Reader is a fully voice-activated news app that makes staying up-to-date effortless and accessible. Just say what you want to hear — “Latest headlines,” “Sports news,” “Tech updates” — and News-Reader instantly fetches and reads the news aloud from trusted sources. Perfect for seniors, people who find smartphones difficult to navigate, visually impaired users, or anyone who prefers voice over touch. No scrolling, no tapping — just speak, listen, and stay informed. Features: 100% Voice-Activated: Hands-free access to real-time news. Powered by News APIs: Accurate and current headlines from reliable sources. Topic-Based Commands: Ask for categories like health, politics, or world news. Accessible Design: Simplified for ease of use by all. Read Aloud Mode: News is spoken back to you clearly and instantly. Whether you want breaking headlines while cooking, the latest sports scores during your morning coffee, or tech updates without looking at your phone, News-Reader brings the news to you — one voice command at a time.

Screenshots

Noosphere4 screens
news2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: news at none against Noosphere's 4. news also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). Noosphere's advantage is ratings volume (41 vs 1) and chart position (#132 vs unranked). On price, rating and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Noosphere sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. news asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

news holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Noosphere has 41 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Noosphere versus news: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNoospherenews
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (41 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews87.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings41 — better1
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#132 — better—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB19 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperNoosphere, IncBharat Saoji

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Noosphere

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly Plan1 Month trial$14.991 Month
  • Monthly Plan7 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Yearly Plan1 Month trial$149.991 Year
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  • Annual Plan7 Days trial$149.991 Year
None

news

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Noosphere free?
Noosphere is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is news free?
news is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Noosphere or news?
news is rated higher. Noosphere averages 4.8 out of 5 from 41 ratings, while news averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Noosphere or news have ads?
Neither Noosphere nor news shows ads.

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