Comparison

First Derivative vs GeoNews

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

Head to head
About

First Derivative

This app analyzes global events and situations across geopolitics, markets, and risk. It models over 2,000 events daily from 100,000 articles to provide structured, forward-looking analysis with probable outcomes. Designed for decision-makers seeking context over noise.

Highlights
  • Daily event modeling from 100,000 articles
  • Structured analysis of situations
  • Forward-looking scenarios with probabilities
  • System dynamics modeling
  • Global risk radar
  • 14-day free trial
Features
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The world doesn't move in headlines. It moves in situations. First Derivative tracks 100,000 articles daily, models 2,000+ events, and surfaces the situations that actually matter — with structured analysis of what's happening, why, and what comes next. HOW IT WORKS — 100,000 articles → 2,000+ events modelled → 20+ situations tracked — Every situation built from structured events, not summarised headlines — Every event broken down: what, who, when, where, why WHAT YOU GET — Live situational feed across geopolitics, markets, and risk — Forward-looking scenarios with probability-weighted outcomes — System dynamics modeling of cause and effect — Global risk radar: momentum, instability, surprise, system pressure — 14-day free trial, no account required Powered by Karma-32B, a Large Event Model built for structured intelligence. Built for investors, analysts, and decision-makers who need context, not noise. No account. No tracking. No noise. Privacy Policy: https://firstderivative.news/privacy Terms of Use: https://firstderivative.news/terms

About

GeoNews

Features
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GeoNews reune noticias geopoliticas de mais de 25 fontes internacionais em uma unica plataforma. Nossa inteligencia artificial analisa, resume e classifica cada evento por nivel de impacto — do normal ao critico. VISAO 360 GRAUS Cada noticia e apresentada com multiplas perspectivas de diferentes paises. Entenda conflitos, aliancas e tensoes globais com uma visao completa e equilibrada. DOSSIES GEOPOLITICOS Eventos em andamento sao acompanhados em tempo real com timelines detalhadas. Veja a evolucao de conflitos, negociacoes diplomaticas e crises economicas. MAPA INTERATIVO Visualize onde cada evento acontece no mapa mundial. Indicadores de tensao mostram as regioes mais criticas em tempo real. GLOSSARIO INTELIGENTE Termos tecnicos de geopolitica explicados instantaneamente. Toque em qualquer termo desconhecido e receba uma explicacao clara e contextualizada. ALERTAS POR REGIAO Escolha as regioes que voce quer acompanhar e receba notificacoes sobre eventos criticos imediatamente. APRENDA COM IA Busque qualquer termo geopolitico e a inteligencia artificial explica de forma clara e didatica. RECURSOS GRATUITOS: - Timeline completa de noticias - Resumos por IA - Classificacao por impacto (critico, alto, normal) - Mapa geopolitico - Glossario inteligente - Videos relacionados do YouTube RECURSOS PREMIUM: - Zero anuncios - Dossies ilimitados - Cobertura global completa - Alertas em tempo real - Historico ilimitado - 7 dias gratis no plano anual FONTES INTERNACIONAIS: Reuters, Al Jazeera, BBC, The Guardian, DW, France24, NHK, TASS e dezenas de outras fontes de 15+ paises. O GeoNews nao produz noticias originais. Todo conteudo jornalistico pertence aos respectivos portais de origem. Os resumos e analises sao gerados por inteligencia artificial. Termos de Uso: https://geonews.io/terms.html Politica de Privacidade: https://geonews.io/privacy.html

Screenshots

First Derivative4 screens
GeoNews4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: First Derivative at none against GeoNews's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. First Derivative sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and GeoNews sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
First Derivative versus GeoNews: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFirst DerivativeGeoNews
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB64 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperEdvard BjarnasonCapitalTrend Group

In-app purchases

9 purchases

First Derivative

Subscriptions6
  • Ad-Free$1.991 Month
  • Analytics14 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Ad-free + Analytics$4.991 Month
Show 3 more
  • Ad-free$19.991 Year
  • Analytics14 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Ad-free + Analytics$49.991 Year
One-time3
  • Credits 20$9.99
  • Credits 50$19.99
  • Credits 100$34.99
2 purchases

GeoNews

Subscriptions2
  • GeoNews Premium Mensal$2.991 Month
  • GeoNews Premium Anual7 Days trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is First Derivative free?
First Derivative is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GeoNews free?
GeoNews is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do First Derivative or GeoNews have ads?
GeoNews shows ads; First Derivative does not.

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