# Beachcomber vs TopStories

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Beachcomber at none against TopStories's 6. Beachcomber also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.0). TopStories's advantage is chart position (#186 vs unranked). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TopStories sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Beachcomber asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Beachcomber | TopStories |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.8 (45 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/topstories-a-virtual-library/id6475161541/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **45** |
| Positive reviews | — | 88.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 21 months | — |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#186** |
| Size | 69 MB | 78 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Northern Agricultural Catchments Council Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/738897454) | [MATERIAL DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1691979263) |

## What reviewers say

### Beachcomber

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beachcomber/id738897449)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### TopStories

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/topstories-a-virtual-library/id6475161541)

**Currently charting:** #186 Top Grossing · Magazines & Newspapers (US App Store)

Dive into a vast collection of fiction tailored to your mood, from romance and paranormal to contemporary stories. Experience enchanting literary adventures anytime, anywhere, and unlock the power of your imagination.

**Highlights:** Personalized fiction library, Mood-based story selection, Diverse genres (romance, paranormal, contemporary), Anytime, anywhere reading, Imaginative storytelling

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TopStories Coins item 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| TopStories Coins item 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| TopStories Coins item 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| TopStories Coins item 4 | $14.99 | one-time |
| TopStories Coins item 5 | $24.99 | one-time |
| TopStories Coins item 6 | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Beachcomber free?

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

### Is TopStories free?

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

### Do Beachcomber or TopStories have ads?

TopStories shows ads; Beachcomber does not.

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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.*