# The GrayVine vs Snopes

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The GrayVine at none against Snopes's 11. The GrayVine also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 67%). Snopes's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months) and chart position (#47 vs unranked). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Snopes sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. The GrayVine asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for The GrayVine against 4.8 for Snopes. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 360 and 650 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of The GrayVine's written reviews are positive against 67% of Snopes's.

The GrayVine ships an update every 2 months, Snopes every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The GrayVine | Snopes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (360 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-grayvine/id6612012747/reviews) | **[4.8 (650 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snopes/id6747533069/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 360 | **650** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#47** |
| Size | 45 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Senior Discount Club](https://appshunter.io/developer/1685145696) | [Snopes, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1802703297) |

## What reviewers say

### The GrayVine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-grayvine/id6612012747)

Access engaging games like Sudoku and Bingo, find exclusive senior discounts on dining, shopping, and travel, and stay informed with a daily newsletter featuring news, jokes, and deals. Enjoy entertainment and savings tailored for older adults.

**Highlights:** Classic games (Sudoku, Bingo, Solitaire), Senior discount directory, Exclusive deals and offers, Daily newsletter, News and jokes, Local deal discovery

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Snopes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snopes/id6747533069)

**Currently charting:** #47 Top Free · Magazines & Newspapers, #84 Top Free · News, #95 Top Grossing · Magazines & Newspapers, #133 Top Grossing · News (US App Store)

Verify the truthfulness of information with this app. Search extensive archives, read the latest fact checks, and play games to test your ability to spot misinformation. Save articles and customize your reading experience.

**Highlights:** Search archives, FactBot for topic inquiries, Read latest fact checks, Save articles to reading list, Fact-checking games, NightVision mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Ad-Free Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly Ad-Free Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Ad-Free Subscription | $11.99 | per month |
| Monthly Ad-Free Subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| Monthly Ad-Free Subscription | $24.99 | per month |
| Yearly Ad-Free Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly Ad-Free Subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| Yearly Ad-Free Subscription | $79.99 | per year |
| Yearly Ad-Free Subscription | $99.99 | per year |
| Yearly Ad-Free Subscription | $199.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The GrayVine free?

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

### Is Snopes free?

Snopes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, The GrayVine or Snopes?

Snopes is rated higher. The GrayVine averages 4.7 out of 5 from 360 ratings, while Snopes averages 4.8 from 650 ratings.

### Do The GrayVine or Snopes have ads?

Neither The GrayVine nor Snopes shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, The GrayVine or Snopes?

The GrayVine ships an update every 2 months, and Snopes every 5 days. Most recently, The GrayVine was updated on October 19, 2026 and Snopes on October 17, 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.*