Breitbart vs Newsmax
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Breitbart
Access breaking news, insightful commentary, and original reporting from a conservative perspective. Stay updated on news, politics, culture, and sports with this curated content source.
- Breaking news access
- Insightful commentary
- Original reporting
- Curated content
- Politics updates
- Culture and sports news
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Breitbart News Network's iPhone app delivers quick and easy access to the largest source of breaking news and analysis, insightful commentary and original reporting, curated and written specifically for the new generation of independent and conservative thinkers. News, politics, culture or sports, the Breitbart News iPhone app will keep you updated, informed and entertained. You deserve the truth…no matter where you are.
Newsmax
Access comprehensive news coverage, breaking updates, and real-time information on politics, health, finance, and faith. Offers a premium subscription for exclusive content, expert analysis, and archived shows.
- Comprehensive news coverage
- Breaking news and real-time updates
- US political life reporting
- Health, finance, faith, and freedom news
- Newsmax+ premium subscription
- Newsmax2 streaming channel
- Archived shows and documentaries
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Newsmax is a premier news platform that offers comprehensive news coverage, breaking news, and real-time updates on topics that matter to you. Forbes calls Newsmax "a news powerhouse," and The New York Times describes it as a "potent force in U.S. politics". It is America’s fastest-growing news channel. From the corridors of the White House to the halls of Congress, our reporting covers every aspect of US political life. We provide trusted news on health, personal finance, faith, and freedom issues, reflecting our commitment to delivering 'Real News for Real People'. The app includes easy access to Newsmax.com. Staying informed has never been so easy. Visit Newsmax today and step into the world of well-rounded news coverage. JUST ANNOUNCED: You can now get access to our premium subscription service Newsmax+ within the app. Newsmax+ delivers breaking news, expert analysis, and commentary from renowned contributors and political pundits - content you can’t find anywhere else. Each day you’ll find Rob Schmitt, Greta Van Susteren, Greg Kelly, Carl Higbie . . . and great guests like Mike Huckabee, Dick Morris, Kari Lake, Alan Dershowitz, Rick Santorum, Victor Davis Hanson and more. Mornings on Newsmax start with Rob Finnerty and Sharla McBride . . . and our team of daytime anchors follows giving you the latest from Washington, New York, and places around the globe. In the late afternoon, Chris Salcedo and Carl Higbie host some of the best shows on cable news. Your Premium Subscription Includes: - Newsmax channel 24/7 access - Access to the archive for great shows like “Rob Schmitt Tonight,” “Greta Van Susteren The Record” and “Greg Kelly Reports” – and all of our top shows! - Documentaries on President Trump, Joe Biden’s presidency, Faith in America, the Rise of Woke, and much more. - Actor Jon Voight’s “Land of Israel” full series! - Programs on the founding of America, Civil War, greats like Abe Lincoln, George Washington, and Ronald Reagan, World War II . . . and more! - Comedy documentaries that will have you laughing – with Bob Hope, Don Rickles, and more! - Special briefings from top newsmakers in the worlds of politics, health, and finance - And much more! Get free unlimited access to the Newsmax2 streaming channel, with the latest news and analysis. Newsmax2 delivers compelling breaking news and analysis with the latest on politics, finance, and health — including great conversation and interviews with high-profile talent and contributors from across the political spectrum. At Newsmax, we believe in the power of information. We are dedicated to presenting facts, offering diverse viewpoints, and encouraging open dialogue. Whether you're a political aficionado or simply want to stay updated, Newsmax is your comprehensive destination for reliable, extensive, and timely news.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Newsmax at 4.8 against Breitbart's 3.9. Newsmax also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (176K vs 1.8K). Breitbart's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs freemium). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Newsmax holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Newsmax has 176K ratings behind it against 1.8K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of Breitbart's written reviews are positive against 46% of Newsmax's.
Breitbart ships an update monthly, Newsmax every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Breitbart | Newsmax |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (1.8K ratings) | 4.8 (176K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 35.5% of reviews | 46.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1.8K | 176K — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | #203 | #32 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 100 MB | 64 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Breitbart News Network | Newsmax Media, Inc. |
Customer experience
Breitbart
Newsmax
User reviews
Breitbart
From 1.8K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Good source for conservative news
- 🚀 Fast app performance
- 💡 Provides alternative perspective
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🔧 Buggy updates
- 💤 Slow to update with new content
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and find articles
- 📺 Too many ads and pop-ups
Newsmax
From 176K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 True news reporting
- 👍 Honest and fair coverage
- 🇺🇸 Patriotic and pro-American
- 📺 Great lineup of shows and personalities
Room to improve
- 🐛 Technical issues with the app (freezing, crashes, login problems)
- 💸 Paywall for live content
- 🤖 Concerns about bias and spreading misinformation
- 🙄 Repetitive and theatrical presentation
Bugs and requests
Breitbart
Reported bugs
4 issues- App freezes when loading articles
- Unable to login to comment section
- Landscape mode not working on iPad
- App not refreshing with new content
Requested features
4 requests- Dark mode option
- Improved article search and navigation
- Reduce ads and pop-ups
- Faster content updates
Newsmax
Reported bugs
3 issues- App freezing and crashing issues
- Login and subscription problems
- Inconsistent video and audio quality
Requested features
4 requests- Improve app stability and reliability
- Offer more free content options
- Provide audio-only versions of shows
- Update app design and user experience
In-app purchases
Breitbart
No in-app purchases
Newsmax
No in-app purchases
