# Majority Report vs The Intercept Reader

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Majority Report at 93% against The Intercept Reader's 50%. Majority Report also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (253 vs 18). The Intercept Reader's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Majority Report sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month. The Intercept Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

Majority Report holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Majority Report has 253 ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 93% of Majority Report's written reviews are positive against 50% of The Intercept Reader's.

Majority Report ships an update every 2 weeks, The Intercept Reader every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Majority Report | The Intercept Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (253 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/majority-report/id690931703/reviews)** | [4.2 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-intercept-reader/id1583085279/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **253** | 18 |
| Positive reviews | **93.2% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#179** | — |
| Size | 5 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **13.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Pilot Season, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/690931706) | [Aaltan Ahmad](https://appshunter.io/developer/1503758236) |

## What reviewers say

### Majority Report

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/majority-report/id690931703)

**Currently charting:** #179 Top Grossing · News (US App Store)

Access a daily political talk show featuring interviews with notable figures. Stream live audio and video, call in, or message the show. Download podcasts for offline listening and enjoy exclusive content for members.

**Highlights:** Live audio and video streaming, One-tap call-in, IM the show, Downloadable podcasts, Access to extended show for members, YouTube video access

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Majority Reporter | $9.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 🎙️ Excellent podcast content and hosts
- 📻 Live streaming capability
- 💬 Interactive features (IM, call-in during live shows)
- 📚 Extensive archive of past episodes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Live streaming cutouts and drops
- 🐛 App crashes during live shows
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with certain devices (iPhone 11)
- 😤 Inconsistent app functionality
- 🔌 Poor WiFi/5G performance during streaming

**Reported bugs**

- Live streaming cutouts and connection drops
- App crashes when attempting to listen to live shows
- Doesn't work on iPhone 11
- Login functionality broken with no support response
- App not functioning properly on some devices

**Requested features**

- Dark mode for light-sensitive users
- Playback speed options (1.25x speed boost)
- AirPlay support for speaker systems
- Pause and backtrack during live shows
- Dedicated section for Right Wing Mandela content


### The Intercept Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-intercept-reader/id1583085279)

Access articles from The Intercept in English and Brazilian Portuguese. This community-maintained app offers a convenient reading experience on your iPhone. Submit feedback directly through the app's settings.

**Highlights:** Read articles from The Intercept, Supports English and Brazilian Portuguese, Convenient mobile reading experience, Community maintained, In-app feedback submission

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Majority Report free?

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

### Is The Intercept Reader free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Majority Report or The Intercept Reader?

Majority Report is rated higher. Majority Report averages 4.9 out of 5 from 253 ratings, while The Intercept Reader averages 4.2 from 18 ratings.

### Do Majority Report or The Intercept Reader have ads?

Neither Majority Report nor The Intercept Reader shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Majority Report or The Intercept Reader?

Majority Report ships an update every 2 weeks, and The Intercept Reader every 10 days. Most recently, Majority Report was updated on September 25, 2026 and The Intercept Reader on September 23, 2026.

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