# FastBack vs NewsPal

The clearest difference is review sentiment: NewsPal at 75% against FastBack's 0%. NewsPal also leads on rating (4.0 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 16 months). FastBack's advantage is monetization model (free vs freemium). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FastBack sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and NewsPal sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

NewsPal holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NewsPal has 24 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of FastBack's written reviews are positive against 75% of NewsPal's.

FastBack ships an update every 16 months, NewsPal every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on August 22, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FastBack | NewsPal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fastback-smooth-web-browser/id931018273/reviews) | **[4.0 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/newspal-offline-browser/id1501637899/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **24** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 7 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Studio Mee](https://appshunter.io/developer/300673322) | [FORE STUDIO LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1189468696) |

## What reviewers say

### FastBack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fastback-smooth-web-browser/id931018273)

This browser offers a unique "back" function that instantly displays the previous page without reloading. It's designed for a smoother news browsing experience, allowing users to navigate between articles and main pages seamlessly.

**Highlights:** Instant page recall on back, No reloads when navigating back, Smooth news browsing experience, Remembers frequently visited sites

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock | $1.99 | one-time |


### NewsPal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/newspal-offline-browser/id1501637899)

Save your favorite websites to read later without an internet connection. Automatically download fresh content while you sleep, with AI-powered updates. Enjoy an ad-free experience and keep your data private.

**Highlights:** Offline website reading, Scheduled content downloads, AI-powered auto-updates, Ad and tracker removal, Privacy-focused, no login required, Expandable download limits via subscription

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bronze - Up to 500 MB | $0.99 | per month |
| Gold - Up To 2 GB | $1.99 | per month |
| Platinum - Up to 10 GB | $3.99 | per month |
| Bronze - Up to 500 MB | $7.99 | per year |
| Gold - Up to 2 GB | $15.99 | per year |
| Platinum - Up to 10 GB | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FastBack free?

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

### Is NewsPal free?

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

### Which has better reviews, FastBack or NewsPal?

NewsPal is rated higher. FastBack averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while NewsPal averages 4.0 from 24 ratings.

### Do FastBack or NewsPal have ads?

Neither FastBack nor NewsPal shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, FastBack or NewsPal?

FastBack ships an update every 16 months, and NewsPal every 2 months. Most recently, FastBack was updated on August 22, 2026 and NewsPal on September 7, 2026.

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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.*