News Widget vs NY Thread
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Home screen widget
- Offline access
- Hundreds of news sources
- Custom RSS/Atom feeds
- Text-to-speech functionality
- Smart news downloading
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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
NY Thread
Stay informed about your neighborhood with hyper-local news and real-time subway tracking. Enjoy daily games and accurate weather forecasts, all in one convenient app designed for New Yorkers.
- Hyper-local news by neighborhood
- Real-time subway arrival tracking
- Daily crossword, sudoku, and games
- Accurate NYC weather forecasts
- Home screen widget for subway times
- Consolidated city information
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NY Thread is the NYC app built for New Yorkers, not tourists. Get the news that actually matters to your neighborhood, not just the headlines the NY Times thinks you care about. From community board meetings in Bushwick to breaking news in the Bronx, NY Thread covers the stories that hit closest to home. HYPER-LOCAL NEWS Stay ahead of what's happening on your block. NY Thread surfaces neighborhood-level stories so you're always the most informed person in the room. REAL-TIME SUBWAY TRACKING Stop guessing. See live arrival times for your home station right from your home screen with our widget. No more running down the stairs only to watch the doors close. DAILY NYC GAMES Crossword, Cluster, Sudoku, and Recall, fresh every day. Perfect for your commute. NYC WEATHER Accurate, citywide forecasts without the clutter. Know what to wear before you leave. ONE APP FOR ALL OF IT No more juggling five apps just to get through your morning. NY Thread brings your whole city into one clean, fast experience built specifically for New Yorkers. Download NY Thread and actually know your city. Terms of Use: https://nythread.net/terms/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: NY Thread at 5.0 against News Widget's 3.6. NY Thread also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.6). News Widget's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (36 vs 3). On price, ads 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. NY Thread sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. News Widget asks for nothing beyond the download.
NY Thread holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: News Widget has 36 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | News Widget | NY Thread |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.6 (36 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 17.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 36 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | BRIDGETECH SOLUTIONS LIMITED | Shamus Coughlin |
In-app purchases
News Widget
No in-app purchases
NY Thread
- Unlimited Access$4.991 Month
- Unlimited Access$49.991 Year
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