Comparison

Magic News vs Stories

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

Head to head
About

Magic News

Learn a new language by reading real news stories adapted to your skill level. Practice speaking with an AI tutor and track your progress with daily streaks and learning paths.

Highlights
  • Adaptive news stories for all levels
  • Instant word explanations
  • AI-powered voice conversations
  • Daily reading streaks
  • Progress tracking
  • 11 languages available
Features
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Magic News is a newspaper that teaches you a language. Every day, real news stories are rewritten to match your level. Beginners get simple words and short sentences. As you improve, the stories grow with you. You are always reading something true, current and interesting, never "the cat is on the table." HOW IT WORKS 1. Pick the language you want to learn and tell us your level. 2. Read today's stories, rewritten just for you. 3. Tap any word you don't know for an instant explanation. It is saved to your word list. 4. Talk about the story with Maya, your AI tutor. She can even call your phone, just like a friend. READ THE NEWS AT YOUR LEVEL • Real stories from today, adapted to beginner, intermediate or advanced. • Build your own front page: pick the desks you care about, from Science and Tech to Sport and Culture, or add any topic you like. • Tap a word, get the meaning in a second, keep reading. • Every word you tap is remembered, so tomorrow's paper fits you better. TALK TO MAYA, YOUR AI TUTOR • Have a real voice conversation about any story. No booking, no classroom. • Maya rings your phone for practice calls. Answer, chat about the news, hang up smarter. • Prefer typing? Message her about any story instead. REMEMBER WHAT YOU LEARN • Word cards and quick reviews bring back the words you are about to forget. • A weekly review edition built from your own reading. • New to Korean, Japanese or Chinese? Script School teaches Hangul, Kana and Pinyin from zero. LISTEN LIKE A PODCAST • Every story has an Audio Edition for your commute, the gym or a walk. WATCH YOURSELF LEVEL UP • Comprehension scores, milestones and daily reading streaks. • Home screen widgets: today's front page, your streak and your saved words. 16 LANGUAGES English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Swedish, Polish, Turkish, Russian, Arabic, Mandarin Chinese, Japanese, Korean and Vietnamese. FREE EVERY DAY Read adapted stories, tap words, listen and say hello to Maya every day for free. MAGIC NEWS PRO Unlimited stories, unlimited calls with Maya and full progress insights. Every plan (weekly, monthly, 6 months and yearly) starts with a 3-day free trial for new subscribers. After the trial, your subscription renews automatically at the price shown unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the trial or period ends. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store settings. Privacy: https://magicnews.app/privacy Terms: https://magicnews.app/terms Support: https://magicnews.app/support Stop studying a language. Start living in it, one story a day.

About

Stories

Learn languages by reading engaging stories and news articles tailored to your level. Instantly translate words, save them for review with smart flashcards, and get help from an AI tutor for grammar and vocabulary practice. Enjoy a distraction-free reading experience with no ads.

Highlights
  • 1000+ graded stories
  • Instant word translation
  • Smart flashcards
  • AI tutor for grammar
  • Daily news articles
  • Listening mode
  • Verb conjugation practice
Features
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Learn languages by reading stories you actually enjoy, then turn what you read into vocabulary you remember. Story Languages helps you learn naturally with thousands of graded stories in 9 languages: Arabic, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, and Turkish. Read at your level from beginner to fluent, explore classic literature, and hear how the language is really spoken in short video clips. How it works: Read a story at your level. Tap any word for instant translation and pronunciation. Save new words in one tap. Review them later with smart flashcards and spaced repetition. Need help while you read? Your built-in AI tutor explains grammar, translates phrases in context, and quizzes you on saved vocabulary based on what you’re reading. Story Languages includes: - Graded stories across 4 difficulty levels - Short video clips with subtitles you can tap to translate - Instant word and phrase translation in context - Smart flashcards for long-term retention - AI tutor for grammar, explanations, and quizzes - Interactive verb conjugation practice - Listening mode for reading and audio practice - Streaks, word tracking, and recall progress - Dark mode, RTL support, and a clean, distraction-free design - No ads, no clutter If you want a language learning app built around real reading, vocabulary growth, and everyday practice, Story Languages gives you everything in one place. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://storylanguages.com/privacy

Screenshots

Magic News4 screens
Stories4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Stories at 3 against Magic News's 1. Stories also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Magic News sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Stories sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Magic News against 5.0 for Stories. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Magic News ships an update every 3 days, Stories every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Magic News versus Stories: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMagic NewsStories
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB86 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperED AI LTDFatih Demirci

Customer experience

Magic News

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Stories

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Magic News

Subscriptions4
  • Pro$4.997 Days
  • Pro1 Month trial$9.991 Month
  • Pro3 Days trial$49.996 Months
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  • Pro$89.991 Year
2 purchases

Stories

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$59.901 Year

Questions

Is Magic News free?
Magic News is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stories free?
Stories is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Magic News or Stories?
Magic News and Stories are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Magic News or Stories have ads?
Neither Magic News nor Stories shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Magic News or Stories?
Magic News ships an update every 3 days, and Stories every 4 days. Most recently, Magic News was updated on October 7, 2026 and Stories on October 14, 2026.

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