Comparison

Funnel vs Plinkr

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Funnel

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
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Previously featured by Apple, Time Magazine, Product Hunt and many more. "It’s like having a single radio station with a huge variety of content to keep you constantly in the know." - Time Magazine Hourly news podcasts from outlets like BBC, ABC, NPR, WSJ, CBC, VOA, Fox 5 etc. Funnel gives you a clear account of what's going on in the world from a multitude of sources. Just pick your favorite and listen from anywhere. With Siri integration, you can set up a custom phrase and listen to any of your news lighting quick. Legal _____________ Funnel provides you with access to publicly available podcasts. Funnel and G2 LLC are not endorsed by, affiliated with, or claim ownership of any news organizations or the content they provide displayed in the app. All rights are reserved by their respective owners.

About

Plinkr

Discover FFL/2A stores, ranges, and training facilities across the USA. Browse social media, YouTube content, and industry news. Find deals and stay updated on 2A rights.

Highlights
  • Find FFL/2A stores and ranges
  • Browse social media and YouTube content
  • Curated 2A news feeds
  • Industry event notifications
  • User reviews and comments
  • License validity checks
Features
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Plinkr will keep you up-to-date on the latest 2A news from trusted sources. Plinkr is the most comprehensive 2A enthusiasts mobile app ever built helping you find your favorite range, training facility or FFL. Plinkr is a social presence aggregator for all sporting goods stores with a FFL. A virtual community for all FFLs One stop app to browse all the social media outlets that a sporting goods store has elected to use to promote their business. View your favorite FFL's Youtube content right in the app to see their latest reviews or other content. With over 7,000 shooting ranges available in our database you will be sure to locate the perfect place to train or bring your family for exciting range outdoor/indoor fun. There are over 80,000 FFL's available in our database all of it comes directly from the ATF and is up-to-date! With all this data you can find any sporting goods retail store around you or in any city of your choosing. When using the app notifications will keep you informed of new products and industry events. You'll be able to even get some good deals too! Every time you admire a FFL's details the FFL is dynamically checked with the ATF eZCheck website to ensure the license is still valid! Leave a review or comment regarding a local store or range and include a photo too to share if so inclined. Plinkr presents curated news feeds that present a variety of industry news, political news affecting the 2A rights and entertainment from a few select YouTube channels and blogs. You can browse all GunBroker items, such as hunting and outdoor sports items for your next fishing or camping trip or whatever. Mark all your favorite sporting goods stores that have a FFL to follow their special deals and current customer events. This is the most comprehensive app available that shows both ranges, training facilities and 2A retail stores (FFLs) in one place. Rich and comprehensive experience for 2A enthusiasts throughout the known USA! This can also be used to look up related info in Canada and Europe via the "Local Search" feature. Built by a fellow 2A enthusiast for fellow 2A enthusiasts.

Screenshots

Funnel3 screens
Plinkr4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Plinkr at 100% against Funnel's 52%. Plinkr also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and chart position (#58 vs unranked). Funnel's advantage is price (Free vs $5.99) and ratings volume (1.3K vs 8). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Funnel is free to download; Plinkr costs $5.99 up front. Funnel sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Plinkr sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Plinkr holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Funnel has 1.3K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of Funnel's written reviews are positive against 100% of Plinkr's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Funnel versus Plinkr: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFunnelPlinkr
PriceFree — better$5.99
Rating4.6 (1.3K ratings)5.0 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews51.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.3K — better8
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#58 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB91 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperG2 LLCGun eTools

Customer experience

Funnel

All ratings1,286 ratings
Positive89.9%
Neutral4.9%
Negative5.2%
Written reviews114 reviews
Positive51.8%
Neutral13.2%
Negative35.1%

Plinkr

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Funnel

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

Plinkr

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Funnel

One-time1
  • Pro Settings$1.99
1 purchases

Plinkr

One-time1
  • GBMarket$5.99

Questions

Is Funnel free?
Funnel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Plinkr free?
Plinkr costs $5.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Funnel or Plinkr?
Plinkr is rated higher. Funnel averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Plinkr averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.
Do Funnel or Plinkr have ads?
Neither Funnel nor Plinkr shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Funnel or Plinkr?
Funnel ships an update every 5 weeks, and Plinkr every 5 weeks. Most recently, Funnel was updated on October 16, 2026 and Plinkr on October 2, 2026.

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