Noosphere vs WIRED
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Direct-to-consumer news
- Human-generated content
- Exclusive articles and briefs
- Photos and videos from reporters
- Breaking news alerts
- Journalist bios and transparency
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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/
WIRED
Stay informed with breaking tech news, expert analysis, and in-depth reporting on science, culture, and business. This app offers personalized content, audio versions of articles, and original video features to keep you updated on the forces transforming our world.
- Personalized Daily Digest
- Article audio narration
- Dedicated topic channels
- Original video content
- Interactive livestreams
- Save and share articles
- Community discussions
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Download the WIRED app for breaking tech news, expert analysis, and the stories shaping tomorrow. WIRED is obsessed with what comes next. Through rigorous investigations and game-changing reporting, WIRED tells the stories of the people, technologies, and forces transforming our world. A WIRED EXPERIENCE BUILT FOR YOU * Start your day with a personalized Daily Digest, curated around the topics and journalists that matter most to you. * Get notified the moment new stories go live that will be of greatest interest to you. * Explore dedicated channels for AI, security, science, culture, business, and more. LISTEN TO WIRED * Listen to narrated versions of WIRED articles, hands-free, on any commute. * Explore the Audio tab for curated playlists and suggestions for what to listen to next. * Listen for as long as you’d like and pick up right where you left off. WATCH AND GO DEEPER * Tune into original WIRED video in a dedicated Watch tab. * Join interactive livestreams hosted by WIRED staff and expert guests. * Watch interviews, explainers, and behind-the-story video journalism that brings WIRED’s reporting to life. SAVE, SHARE, AND JOIN THE CONVERSATION * Save articles to read later, on your schedule. * Share stories instantly with friends, colleagues, and followers. * Join the WIRED community and take part in conversations with WIRED reporters and readers in our moderated comments. From the latest breakthroughs in AI to the forces reshaping science, business, culture, and society, WIRED helps you understand not just what's happening now, but what it means for what comes next. By downloading the WIRED app, you agree to: * Our User Agreement: http://condenast.com/user-agreement * Our Class Action Waiver and Arbitration Provisions: https://www.condenast.com/user-agreement#introduction-arbitration-notice * Our Privacy Policy: https://www.condenast.com/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: WIRED at none against Noosphere's 4. WIRED also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). Noosphere's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (88% vs 56%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and chart position 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. Noosphere sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. WIRED asks for nothing beyond the download.
Noosphere holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 38 and 51 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Noosphere's written reviews are positive against 56% of WIRED's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Noosphere | WIRED |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (38 ratings) — better | 4.6 (51 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 87.5% of reviews — better | 56.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 38 | 51 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Best chart rank | #142 | #72 — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 78 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Noosphere, Inc | Advance Magazine Publishers Inc. |
Customer experience
Noosphere
WIRED
In-app purchases
Noosphere
- 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
WIRED
No in-app purchases








