Macworld vs Briefly
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Macworld
Stay informed about all things Apple with in-depth reviews, tips, and analysis of the latest news. Explore dedicated sections for Mac, iPhone, iPad, and app recommendations. Access exclusive content through monthly magazine subscriptions.
- Apple product reviews
- Latest news analysis
- Tips and tricks
- Mac, iPhone, iPad coverage
- App recommendations
- Monthly magazine issues
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Macworld launched with the Mac in 1984 and is still the best place to read about everything Apple's doing, from the Mac to the iPad, iPhone, and iPod. Combining product reviews, valuable tips, and analysis of the latest news developments, every month Macworld magazine provides you with what you need to know about the universe of Apple products. In every issue of Macworld you'll get Mac news and reviews in our MacUser section, discover great Mac apps in our Mac Gems column, read the latest iPhone and iPad news in iOS Central, find the very best of the App Store in our App Gems column, get a shot of productivity in Working Mac, take control of your digital entertainment life with Playlist, make the most of your photos and videos with Create, and get the best tips and tricks in the business from Help Desk (featuring Mac 911 and Mac OS X Hints). Plus, there are timely feature stories and insightful opinion columns. Magazine Subscriptions are available for purchase inside this app. Six months subscription - $10.99 (automatically renewed until canceled) One year subscription - $21.99 (automatically renewed until canceled) Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Your iTunes account will automatically be charged at the same price for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period unless you change your subscription preferences in your account settings. You can manage your subscriptions through your account settings after purchase on your device. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. Please visit http://www.magzter.com/privacy-policy for our Privacy Policy and http://www.magzter.com/terms-and-conditions for our Terms & Conditions
Briefly
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Your RSS News. Smarter. Faster. Breifly. Breifly is your intelligent rss news companion, built for readers who value speed, clarity, and control. Whether you want global headlines, niche updates, or curated stories across your favorite topics, Breifly delivers it all — now powered by RSS feeds for a truly personalized news experience. With Breifly, you can connect to thousands of trusted sources worldwide through RSS. Add your favorite publications, blogs, podcasts, or industry news channels and see them all in one clean, distraction-free interface. No clutter, no clickbait — just the stories you care about, refreshed in real time. Why Breifly stands out: • RSS-First Experience – Subscribe to any feed from news outlets, blogs, podcasts, or independent creators. Your feed, your way. • Lightning-Fast Updates – New stories appear the moment they’re published, so you’re always ahead of the curve. • Genre-Based Organization – Follow politics, technology, business, sports, entertainment, science, or any niche that matters to you. • Clean & Minimal Interface – Read without distractions. Every story is presented in a simple, elegant format. • Multiple Trusted Sources – Access news from diverse perspectives without switching between apps or sites. • Daily Briefings – Start your day with a concise, hand-picked digest of the biggest stories across your chosen categories. Whether you’re tracking breaking news, staying on top of industry trends, or following your favorite independent creators, Breifly gives you the tools to stay informed with zero noise. Perfect for: • Readers who want control over where their news comes from. • Professionals keeping up with industry developments. • Curious minds exploring a variety of topics and perspectives. Smarter news starts here. Download Breifly today and make the news truly yours.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Macworld at Free against Briefly's $4.99. Macworld also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.2). Briefly's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On 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
Macworld is free to download; Briefly costs $4.99 up front. Macworld sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $10.99 per 6 months. Briefly asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Macworld | Briefly |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $4.99 |
| Rating | 1.8 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | — | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 18.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | Magzter Inc. | Vaidik Dubey |
In-app purchases
Macworld
- Macworld Magazine$10.996 Months
- Macworld Magazine$21.991 Year
- Macworld$6.99
Briefly
No in-app purchases









