# Funnel vs Stream

Funnel and Stream both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 86% of Stream's written reviews are positive against 51% of Funnel's. Funnel's advantage is ratings volume (1.3K vs 21) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Funnel sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Stream sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Funnel against 4.6 for Stream. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Funnel has 1.3K ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 51% of Funnel's written reviews are positive against 86% of Stream's.

Funnel ships an update every 5 weeks, Stream every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and August 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Funnel | Stream |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/funnel/id964666344/reviews) | [4.6 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stream-a-feed-reader/id1377383950/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | 21 |
| Positive reviews | 51.3% of reviews | **85.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 7 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [G2 LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/734858820) | [Rob Fahrni](https://appshunter.io/developer/321211293) |

## What reviewers say

### Funnel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/funnel/id964666344)

Access hourly news podcasts from a wide range of reputable sources. Stay informed about global events with curated content, easily accessible from anywhere. Features Siri integration for hands-free listening.

**Highlights:** Hourly news podcasts, Multiple news sources, Siri integration, Customizable news phrases, Listen anywhere

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Settings | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Simple and efficient
- 🔊 Great for catching up on news
- 🕰️ Convenient hourly updates
- 🗣️ Variety of news sources

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 🔌 Issues with background playback
- 🔊 Volume discrepancies between sources
- 🔍 Limited customization options

**Reported bugs**

- BBC news not working
- App crashing when screen goes to sleep
- Auto-play feature not functioning properly

**Requested features**

- Add more news sources, especially international and local
- Implement skip forward/backward functionality
- Provide an iPad-optimized version
- Allow users to reorder news sources
- Integrate with CarPlay and other platforms


### Stream

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stream-a-feed-reader/id1377383950)

Consolidate all your news feeds into a single, unified timeline. Offers a clean interface, easy import of existing lists, and support for open reading standards for a fresh user experience.

**Highlights:** Unified feed timeline, Simple user interface, Import existing lists, Supports open reading standards

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Enormous Tip | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Funnel free?

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

### Is Stream free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Funnel or Stream?

Funnel and Stream are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1.3K and 21 ratings respectively.

### Do Funnel or Stream have ads?

Neither Funnel nor Stream shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Funnel or Stream?

Funnel ships an update every 5 weeks, and Stream every 3 months. Most recently, Funnel was updated on September 23, 2026 and Stream on August 1, 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.*