Newsmax vs FreightWavesTV
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
FreightWavesTV
This app provides a dedicated streaming network for the transport and logistics industry. It delivers up-to-the-minute news, deep dives, and discussions on freight market trends and hot topics from an award-winning journalism team.
- Dedicated transport and logistics network
- Up-to-the-minute freight market news
- Deep dives and fast facts
- Actionable daily insights
- Lively industry discussions
- Award-winning broadcast journalism
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FreightWaves, the #1 source for navigating the freight markets, presents our latest venture: FreightWavesTV, the first and only streaming TV network created by and dedicated to the transport and logistics industry. Our award-winning team combines the best in broadcast journalism with the diesel in our veins to bring you the inside scoop on what’s happening up to the minute in freight. From deep dives to fast facts, actionable daily insights to lively discussions about the hottest topics in the industry, FreightWaves.TV covers the world of freight like no one else. Ready for news your way? You’ve come to the right place. Terms of Service: https://freightwavestv.vhx.tv/tos Privacy Policy: https://freightwavestv.vhx.tv/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Newsmax at 4.8 against FreightWavesTV's 3.8. Newsmax also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (176K vs 13). FreightWavesTV's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs freemium) and review sentiment (57% vs 45%). On price, 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 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Newsmax has 176K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 45% of Newsmax's written reviews are positive against 57% of FreightWavesTV's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Newsmax ships an update every 2 months, FreightWavesTV every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Newsmax | FreightWavesTV |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (176K ratings) — better | 3.8 (13 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 45.3% of reviews | 57.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 176K — better | 13 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Freemium | Ad-supported — better |
| Best chart rank | #39 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 64 MB | 79 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Newsmax Media, Inc. | FreightWaves, Inc. |
Customer experience
Newsmax
FreightWavesTV
Bugs and requests
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
FreightWavesTV
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Newsmax
No in-app purchases
FreightWavesTV
No in-app purchases
