# Funnel vs Plinkr

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Funnel | Plinkr |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $5.99 |
| Rating | [4.6 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/funnel/id964666344/reviews) | **[5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plinkr/id1494221073/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 51.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#58** |
| Size | 7 MB | 91 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [G2 LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/734858820) | [Gun eTools](https://appshunter.io/developer/380043862) |

## 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


### Plinkr

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plinkr/id1494221073)

**Currently charting:** #58 Top Paid · News (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GBMarket | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*