Comparison

Funnel vs Ember Feed

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

Ember Feed

A beautiful and calm RSS reader for macOS, iPhone, and iPad. It offers a focused reading experience without algorithms, allowing users to organize feeds, save articles, and sync progress across devices. Enjoy offline reading and customizable themes for a personalized news environment.

Highlights
  • Focus on content, no algorithms
  • Customizable themes and fonts
  • iCloud sync across devices
  • Organize feeds into folders
  • Save articles for later
  • Offline reading support
  • Import/export OPML subscriptions
Features
Currently charting
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A calm, beautiful home for your feeds. Ember Feed is a modern RSS reader for macOS designed for people who want focus, clarity, and control over their news. No algorithms. No noise. Just the content you choose — presented beautifully. Designed to Feel Good Reading should feel calm. Ember Feed features soft pastel gradient themes, light and dark mode, and a curated selection of 20 beautiful fonts so you can create a reading space that feels uniquely yours. Seamless iCloud Sync Your feeds and reading progress stay in sync across your devices with iCloud. Start reading on your Mac and continue right where you left off. Stay Organized • Organize feeds into folders • Personalize folders with custom emoji icons • Mark articles as read or unread • Save articles for later Your feed structure is fully yours — simple, flexible, and intuitive. Import and Export with Ease Already using another RSS reader? Import your subscriptions instantly with OPML. You can also export anytime — your data always belongs to you. Offline-Ready Articles are cached for offline reading, so your feeds are available even without an internet connection.

Screenshots

Funnel3 screens
Ember Feed4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ember Feed at 100% against Funnel's 52%. Ember Feed also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 5 weeks). Funnel's advantage is price (Free vs $5.99) and ratings volume (1.3K vs 1). On 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; Ember Feed costs $5.99 up front. Funnel sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Ember Feed sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ember Feed 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 1, 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 Ember Feed's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Funnel ships an update every 5 weeks, Ember Feed every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Funnel versus Ember Feed: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFunnelEmber Feed
PriceFree — better$5.99
Rating4.6 (1.3K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews51.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.3K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#114 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.1
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB72 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperG2 LLCLawrence Gimenez

Customer experience

Funnel

All ratings1,288 ratings
Positive89.9%
Neutral4.9%
Negative5.2%
Written reviews114 reviews
Positive51.8%
Neutral13.2%
Negative35.1%

Ember Feed

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 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

Ember Feed

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Funnel

One-time1
  • Pro Settings$1.99
3 purchases

Ember Feed

One-time3
  • A Little Spark$0.99
  • Keep the Glow$2.99
  • Fuel the Fire$4.99

Questions

Is Funnel free?
Funnel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ember Feed free?
Ember Feed costs $5.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Funnel or Ember Feed?
Ember Feed is rated higher. Funnel averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Ember Feed averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Funnel or Ember Feed have ads?
Neither Funnel nor Ember Feed shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Funnel or Ember Feed?
Funnel ships an update every 5 weeks, and Ember Feed every 4 days. Most recently, Funnel was updated on November 6, 2026 and Ember Feed on November 5, 2026.

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