# FastBack vs NextFin

The clearest difference is review sentiment: NextFin at 100% against FastBack's 0%. NextFin also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 16 months). FastBack's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FastBack sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and NextFin sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $19.90 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

NextFin holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of FastBack's written reviews are positive against 100% of NextFin's.

FastBack ships an update every 16 months, NextFin fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FastBack | NextFin |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fastback-smooth-web-browser/id931018273/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nextfin-market-intelligence/id6744668836/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **4** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 7 MB | 105 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Studio Mee](https://appshunter.io/developer/300673322) | [NextFin, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1835836252) |

## 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 |


### NextFin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nextfin-market-intelligence/id6744668836)

This app uses AI agents to deliver institutional-grade financial news and data analysis for individual investors. It filters out noise to surface relevant information and allows users to create custom agents for personalized insights.

**Highlights:** Personalized AI News Agents, Institutional-grade financial intelligence, Multi-agent AI reasoning, Global financial search engine, Create custom financial agents, Portfolio-aware AI intelligence, Exclusive Alpha Insights & Reports

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plus - Monthly | $19.90 | per month |
| Pro - Monthly | $119.00 | per month |
| Plus - Yearly | $159.00 | per year |
| Pro - Yearly | $999.00 | per year |
| Credits Base | $4.99 | one-time |
| Credits Standard | $9.99 | one-time |
| Credits Premium | $19.99 | one-time |
| Credits Ultra | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FastBack free?

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

### Is NextFin free?

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

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

NextFin is rated higher. FastBack averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while NextFin averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do FastBack or NextFin have ads?

Neither FastBack nor NextFin shows ads.

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

FastBack ships an update every 16 months, and NextFin fortnightly. Most recently, FastBack was updated on October 5, 2026 and NextFin on October 30, 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.*