# Breitbart vs Newsmax

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Breitbart | Newsmax |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/breitbart/id722987199/reviews) | **[4.8 (176K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/newsmax/id878180850/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.8K | **176K** |
| Positive reviews | 35.5% of reviews | **46.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | #203 | **#33** |
| Size | 100 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Breitbart News Network](https://appshunter.io/developer/1435381551) | [Newsmax Media, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/470606676) |

## What reviewers say

### Breitbart

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/breitbart/id722987199)

**Currently charting:** #203 Top Free · News (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** Breaking news access, Insightful commentary, Original reporting, Curated content, Politics updates, Culture and sports news

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good source for conservative news
- 🚀 Fast app performance
- 💡 Provides alternative perspective

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🔧 Buggy updates
- 💤 Slow to update with new content
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and find articles
- 📺 Too many ads and pop-ups

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- Dark mode option
- Improved article search and navigation
- Reduce ads and pop-ups
- Faster content updates


### Newsmax

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/newsmax/id878180850)

**Currently charting:** #33 Top Free · News (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 True news reporting
- 👍 Honest and fair coverage
- 🇺🇸 Patriotic and pro-American
- 📺 Great lineup of shows and personalities

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Technical issues with the app (freezing, crashes, login problems)
- 💸 Paywall for live content
- 🤖 Concerns about bias and spreading misinformation
- 🙄 Repetitive and theatrical presentation

**Reported bugs**

- App freezing and crashing issues
- Login and subscription problems
- Inconsistent video and audio quality

**Requested features**

- Improve app stability and reliability
- Offer more free content options
- Provide audio-only versions of shows
- Update app design and user experience


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Breitbart free?

Breitbart is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Newsmax free?

Newsmax is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Breitbart or Newsmax?

Newsmax is rated higher. Breitbart averages 3.9 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Newsmax averages 4.8 from 176K ratings.

### Do Breitbart or Newsmax have ads?

Breitbart shows ads; Newsmax does not.

### Which is updated more often, Breitbart or Newsmax?

Breitbart ships an update monthly, and Newsmax every 2 months. Most recently, Breitbart was updated on September 24, 2026 and Newsmax on September 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Breitbart or Newsmax?

Breitbart currently peaks at #203 in the App Store charts, and Newsmax at #33. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*