# Brink vs PageFeed

The clearest difference is monetization model: PageFeed at free against Brink's freemium. PageFeed also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Brink's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 days) and ratings volume (33 vs 3). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Brink sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and PageFeed sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PageFeed holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brink has 33 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 97% of Brink's written reviews are positive against 100% of PageFeed's.

Brink ships an update every 2 days, PageFeed every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Brink | PageFeed |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brink-podcast-player/id6760338948/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pagefeed/id6777253589/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **33** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 96.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 208 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Gowtham Oleti](https://appshunter.io/developer/1865374702) | [Brad Moss](https://appshunter.io/developer/448725844) |

## What reviewers say

### Brink

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brink-podcast-player/id6760338948)

This app combines podcast listening and news consumption into a single, modern interface. Discover trending content, enjoy seamless playback with AI-generated transcripts, and stay updated with global headlines. Personalize your experience with mood-based playlists and progress syncing across devices.

**Highlights:** Podcast discovery and recommendations, Smooth playback with queueing, AI-generated transcripts and chapters, Global news updates, Timestamped bookmarks and notes, Walking mode for calorie tracking, Mood and interest-based listening

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Siri integration, Vision Pro support, SharePlay, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Brink Plus | $3.99 | per month |
| Brink Plus | $14.99 | per year |
| Brink Plus | $69.99 | one-time |


### PageFeed

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pagefeed/id6777253589)

This news reader presents content in a book-like, page-turning format, eliminating scrolling. Organize your favorite sources, read offline, and enjoy a distraction-free experience with customizable text and themes.

**Highlights:** Page-based reading, no scrolling, Organized by source, not algorithm, Distraction-free reading experience, On-device article summaries, Customizable tagging and filtering, Offline reading capability, Adjustable text and high-contrast theme

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PageFeed Unlock | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Brink free?

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

### Is PageFeed free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Brink or PageFeed?

PageFeed is rated higher. Brink averages 4.7 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while PageFeed averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Brink or PageFeed have ads?

Neither Brink nor PageFeed shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Brink or PageFeed?

Brink ships an update every 2 days, and PageFeed every 5 days. Most recently, Brink was updated on October 31, 2026 and PageFeed on October 28, 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.*