Comparison

News Widget vs Proton

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

News Widget

Access news from hundreds of sources directly on your home screen, even offline. This app intelligently downloads the latest headlines and can read them aloud to you using text-to-speech technology.

Highlights
  • Home screen widget
  • Offline access
  • Hundreds of news sources
  • Custom RSS/Atom feeds
  • Text-to-speech functionality
  • Smart news downloading
Features
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Get all your news in one place and on your home screen in your today view. You can choose from hundreds of news sources. If you can't find the one you're looking for already you can add or your own, the app is compatible with all RSS or Atom feeds. News Widget is designed to ensure you've always got the latest stories available to read; even if you don't have an internet connection. The app cleverly downloads the latest news prior to you even opening the app, using a smart algorithm that learns from your behaviour. Using text-to-speech technology you can have all of your news feeds read out to you, so even when you're distracted with what's going on around your right now you can still keep up with what's happening around the world. Follow me on Twitter for the latest news, offers and insights @MarkBridgesApps

About

Proton

Features
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A ATOM apresenta o Proton, uma plataforma que reúne notícias a partir de diversas categorias. Com tudo reunido em só lugar, nunca foi tão fácil ler, estudar ou compartilhar. Com uma variedade de interesses para explorar e pessoas para seguir, há sempre alguma notícia interessante. Faça o download do aplicativo, escolha os assuntos que lhe interessam e o Proton indicará à você as notícias mais recentes. Você pode salvar suas notícias favoritas para visitá-las novamente depois, e seus seguidores (Protons) poderão acessar seu perfil e suas notícias salvas. Quando você descobrir pessoas que têm os mesmos interesses que você, é possível segui-las no Proton para acompanhar as notícias que elas curtem ou compartilham. Os seus comentários, tornam o Proton mais agradável para todos. Faça o download do Proton e comece a usá-lo agora mesmo – é grátis! • Confira só os recursos que você terá no aplicativo: • Acesso com suas contas pessoais do Facebook ou Google. • Ler, curtir, comentar e compartilhar notícias de diversos assuntos. • Ficar por dentro das últimas notícias provindas de diversas plataformas. • Interagir com outros membros da comunidade Proton que compartilham os mesmos interesses que você. • Salvar as notícias que mais te interessam. Seu feedback é sempre bem-vindo. Nos envie um e-mail para liga@facens.br.

Screenshots

News Widget4 screens
Proton3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Proton at 12.0 against News Widget's 18.6. On price, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
News Widget versus Proton: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNews WidgetProton
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (36 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews17.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings36 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB56 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperBRIDGETECH SOLUTIONS LIMITEDFacens

In-app purchases

None

News Widget

No in-app purchases

None

Proton

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is News Widget free?
News Widget is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Proton free?
Proton is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do News Widget or Proton have ads?
Neither News Widget nor Proton shows ads.

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