# MSN vs Feather

The clearest difference is rating: MSN at 4.6 against Feather's 3.0. MSN also leads on ratings volume (124K vs 6) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). Feather's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs every 2 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MSN sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $20.00 per month and Feather sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MSN holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MSN has 124K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

MSN ships an update every 2 weeks, Feather daily. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MSN | Feather |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (124K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/msn/id945416273/reviews)** | [3.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/feather-save-articles/id1492727805/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **124K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 38.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Daily** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#103** | — |
| Size | 260 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Microsoft Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/298856275) | [Don Bytyqi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1195554909) |

## What reviewers say

### MSN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/msn/id945416273)

**Currently charting:** #103 Top Free · News (US App Store)

Stay informed, productive, and entertained with a personalized feed of news, weather, stock updates, and short videos. Access quality content from trusted publishers and track your favorite stocks with real-time market data.

**Highlights:** Tailored content feed, Real-time weather forecasts, Financial news and stock tracking, Personalized video feed, Content from trusted publishers

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Microsoft Copilot Pro | $20.00 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 📰 Comprehensive news coverage
- 🌐 Customizable news sources
- 🔍 Useful search functionality
- 🕰️ Timely updates

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Inconsistent search and navigation
- 📢 Excessive ads and sponsored content
- 🤖 Biased or inaccurate news curation
- 🔄 Inability to save reading progress

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to comment on articles
- Inconsistent behavior when clicking back button
- News articles not loading properly
- Personalization settings not saving
- Compatibility issues on older devices

**Requested features**

- Customizable news feed and interests
- Offline reading mode
- Dark mode option
- Improved article sharing capabilities
- Better integration with other Microsoft services


### Feather

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/feather-save-articles/id1492727805)

Save articles from any source for offline reading in a clean, formatted experience. Enjoy text-to-speech narration, customizable fonts, and iCloud sync across your devices. Organize and share your saved content with ease.

**Highlights:** Offline reading, Clean reading experience, Text-to-speech narration, Customizable font editor, iCloud Sync, Quick save option

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Feather Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Feather Lifetime Pro | $18.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MSN free?

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

### Is Feather free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MSN or Feather?

MSN is rated higher. MSN averages 4.6 out of 5 from 124K ratings, while Feather averages 3.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do MSN or Feather have ads?

MSN shows ads; Feather does not.

### Which is updated more often, MSN or Feather?

MSN ships an update every 2 weeks, and Feather daily. Most recently, MSN was updated on October 16, 2026 and Feather on October 14, 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.*