Opinions and Columnists vs AppDates
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Opinions and Columnists
Access over 1,000 newspapers and 50,000 columnists from around the world. Save articles and authors, translate content, and enjoy a customizable, ad-free reading experience with various display modes.
- 1,000+ newspapers
- 50,000+ columnists
- Personalized favorites
- Save for later
- Google Translate integration
- Ad-free experience
- Day & Night modes
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App Features * Over 1,000 newspapers * More than 50,000 columnists and authors * Personalized favorites: Save your favorite columnists and their articles for quick access. * Save for later: Bookmark articles to read at your convenience. * Google Translate integration: Translate articles directly within the app. * Ad-free experience Enhanced Reading Experience * Day & Night modes: Switch between light and dark themes for comfortable reading. * Readability mode: Simplifies article content for an easier reading experience (when available). * Advanced archive tools: Organize your Saved, Activity, and Read articles. * Category browsing: Explore articles by categories (where supported). * Effortless navigation: Quickly switch between newspapers, authors, favorites, and archives. * Intelligent article sorting: Enjoy content tailored with our smart algorithm. Global Reach Access newspapers and authors from multiple countries, including: Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bolivia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Croatia, Cuba, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, India, Ireland, Italy, Lebanon, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Pakistan, Peru, Portugal, Russia, Serbia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, U.S.A, United Kingdom, Venezuela and more. Optimized for Your Device * Tailored for phones and tablets: Enjoy a seamless experience on any screen. * User-friendly interface: Clear, intuitive, and easy to navigate. * "Read Aloud" feature: Karaoke-style text-to-speech with play/pause controls (when available). * Popular authors: Stay up-to-date with well-known columnists and writers. * Powerful author search: Find them instantly. * Customizable settings: Adjust colors, font sizes, line heights, and font styles for a personalized reading experience. * Quick country switching: Effortlessly explore newspapers from around the world in one menu. Our Philosophy We believe that by embracing diverse perspectives and synthesizing opposing opinions, we can expand our intellect and wisdom. This deeper understanding empowers us to connect with one another and lays the foundation for world peace. "The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing." – Socrates Find our Terms of Use (in English) here: https://qoshe.com/terms-of-use
AppDates
This app provides unbiased and unfiltered news coverage across various categories. It features dedicated journalists and fact-checkers committed to delivering accurate, impartial information without manipulation or agenda. Stay informed with objective reporting to form your own opinions.
- Unbiased news coverage
- Free speech focus
- Dedicated journalists
- Fact-checking
- Multiple news categories
- Objective reporting
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Welcome to AppDates™ Introducing AppDates “Where we believe in free speech." Welcome to AppDates your go-to source for unbiased and unfiltered information and news coverage. In a world saturated with misinformation and biased reporting, we strive to provide our users with accurate and impartial information on the latest events and developments from around the globe. At AppDates, we believe in the power of objective journalism, reporting and the importance of presenting all sides of a story. Our broadcasters are selected carefully and by "invitation only", who are highly dedicated journalists and fact-checkers who work tirelessly to bring you the latest information on several categories: Business Education Entertainment Health Lifestyle News Politics Religion Spirituality Sports Technology Travel We do our best to deliver information that is free from manipulation or agenda, allowing you to form your own opinions based on the facts With a commitment to transparency and integrity, AppDates aims to be a trusted source of information for followers seeking to stay informed in an increasingly complex and fast-paced world. Whether you're looking for breaking news, in-depth analysis, or insightful commentary, you can rely on us to deliver the news without bias or spin. Join us on this journey towards a more informed and empowered society, where the truth is valued above all else. Stay tuned to AppDates for information that is honest, impartial, and unfiltered. We will be honoured if you join us.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AppDates at none against Opinions and Columnists's 3. AppDates also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months). Opinions and Columnists's advantage is ratings volume (19 vs 4). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Opinions and Columnists sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. AppDates asks for nothing beyond the download.
AppDates holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of Opinions and Columnists's written reviews are positive against 100% of AppDates's.
Opinions and Columnists ships an update every 2 months, AppDates every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Opinions and Columnists | AppDates |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (19 ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 74.2% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 19 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 47 MB | 44 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Altug Azcanli | SamPro Holding Limited |
Customer experience
Opinions and Columnists
AppDates
In-app purchases
Opinions and Columnists
- Weekly subscription$1.997 Days
- Monthly subscription$2.991 Month
- 3 monthly subscription$7.993 Months
AppDates
No in-app purchases
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