Funnel vs Tech Forum
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Hourly news podcasts
- Multiple news sources
- Siri integration
- Customizable news phrases
- Listen anywhere
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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.
Tech Forum
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Welcome to The Tech.Forum, your premier destination for global business networking and matchmaking. Our mobile application provides a gateway to a world of opportunities, offering access to upcoming webinars, virtual and hybrid events, and a vast database of industry experts and speakers. Join us to expand your professional network, gain invaluable insights, and propel your business to new heights.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tech Forum at none against Funnel's 1. Tech Forum also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Funnel sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Tech Forum asks for nothing beyond the download.
Funnel ships an update every 5 weeks, Tech Forum fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Funnel | Tech Forum |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (1.3K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 51.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.3K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 61 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | G2 LLC | Eutech GmbH |
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
Tech Forum
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Funnel
- Pro Settings$1.99
Tech Forum
No in-app purchases
