Comparison

TN News vs SOURCE! News Reader

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

Head to head
About

TN News

Features
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TN News — Town Network News brings world headlines, community stories and special reports together in one place. From New York events to international developments, explore the people, ideas and stories shaping our communities. EXPLORE YOUR INTERESTS Browse world news, United Nations coverage, business, technology, health, lifestyle, entertainment and sports. Discover interviews, community events and special reports. FIND AND SAVE STORIES Explore news by topic, search for articles and save stories to revisit later. STAY CONNECTED Turn on push notifications to receive alerts when new stories are published. MAKE IT YOURS Choose English or Arabic language settings and select a light, dark or system theme to suit your reading preferences. CONTACT THE TEAM Have a news tip, question or feedback? Reach the TN News team directly through the app. TN News — News at your fingertips.

About

SOURCE! News Reader

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Take Back Your Morning. SOURCE! is where you check the news before you open social media. No algorithm decides what lands in front of you, no billionaire-owned feed reorders your reality to chase engagement, and no outrage loop dictates your morning. Just handpicked RSS Packs of vetted, independent journalism—and the feeds you choose—delivered in the exact order they were published. Before you step into the noise, get the full picture on your terms. WHY SOURCE! FIRST? Zero Algorithms: Every story comes straight from an RSS feed in real-time. Nothing is boosted because it's controversial; nothing is hidden to keep you scrolling. Curated Packs: RSS Packs are starter packs for your news feed. Jumpstart your reading with collections like Headlines: Best in the World, or build your own custom Packs around topics and local outlets. Context Without the Outrage: Use Buzz to see what journalists and creators are discussing on Bluesky without the like/repost counts or outrage bait. Complete Control: Add your own custom RSS feeds, save stories for later, or export your Packs anywhere as open RSS feeds—because your feed belongs to you, not a platform. Check the news first. Own your mind.

Screenshots

TN News4 screens
SOURCE! News Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

TN News and SOURCE! News Reader are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
TN News versus SOURCE! News Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTN NewsSOURCE! News Reader
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 8 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB2 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperMaged aminJason Sattler

In-app purchases

None

TN News

No in-app purchases

None

SOURCE! News Reader

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TN News free?
TN News is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SOURCE! News Reader free?
SOURCE! News Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TN News or SOURCE! News Reader have ads?
Neither TN News nor SOURCE! News Reader shows ads.

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