# News Widget vs NY Thread

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | News Widget | NY Thread |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/news-widget-offline-reader/id886110749/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ny-thread/id6762702673/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **36** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 17.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 16 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [BRIDGETECH SOLUTIONS LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/497840921) | [Shamus Coughlin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1894972012) |

## What reviewers say

### News Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/news-widget-offline-reader/id886110749)

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:** iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases:** none


### NY Thread

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ny-thread/id6762702673)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Access | $4.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Access | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is News Widget free?

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

### Is NY Thread free?

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

### Which has better reviews, News Widget or NY Thread?

NY Thread is rated higher. News Widget averages 3.6 out of 5 from 36 ratings, while NY Thread averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do News Widget or NY Thread have ads?

Neither News Widget nor NY Thread shows ads.

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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.*