MacHash News vs its rivals

Side-by-side comparison against MacHash News's closest competitors — identity, store metrics, ratings & sentiment, and strategic intel.

	MacHash News This App	News on Android™ Nemesis	ETtech - by The Economic Times Contender	ETCIOSEA Contender	Mac Life Contender	CarBuzz - Car News and Reviews Peer	Horse Racing Nation Peer	Biancocelesti News - Lazio Peer	MagLoft - Digital Magazines Peer	SKZ News New Kid
Core Identity
Developer	GlassWave LLC	Pinenuts Android Developers	Times Internet Limited	Times Internet Limited	falkemedia digital GmbH	Valnet Inc	Horse Racing Labs, LLC	TC&C srl	MagLoft PTE. LTD.	soonoo
Category	News	News & Magazines	News	News	News	News	Sports	News & Magazines	Utilities	News & Magazines
Platform	iOS	Android	iOS	iOS	iOS, Android	iOS	iOS, Android	Android, iOS	iOS, Android	Android
Store Metrics
Rating	4.6 / 5	4.6 / 5	1.0 / 5	0.0 / 5	4.3 / 5	3.4 / 5	4.9 / 5	4.6 / 5	4.5 / 5	4.8 / 5
Ratings Count	1,702	9,764	1	0	8	540	1,593	458	13	310
Price	Free	Free	Free	Free	Free	Free	Free	Free	Free	Free
Release Date	Dec 16, 2010	Nov 6, 2011	Dec 22, 2016	Aug 28, 2024	Apr 6, 2016	Sep 20, 2010	Apr 30, 2019	Apr 14, 2010	Apr 3, 2014	Dec 21, 2025
Last Updated	Apr 28, 2026	Dec 15, 2025	Jun 26, 2018	Apr 8, 2026	Jan 17, 2026	Oct 2, 2022	Apr 8, 2025	May 14, 2026	Feb 22, 2024	Mar 22, 2026
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentiment	mixed	-	-	-	-	negative	positive	-	-	-
Score	65/100	-	-	-	-	25/100	85/100	-	-	-
Praises	Aggregated Apple news feed provides a convenient daily overview for tech enthusiasts Intuitive gesture-based interface allows for quick navigation through daily news stories	-	-	-	-	Comprehensive car database and news coverage provided high value for automotive enthusiasts	Comprehensive track coverage	-	-	-
Complaints	Automated video advertisements disrupt the reading experience by playing audio without user consent Technical instability and content loading failures prevent consistent access to news articles	-	-	-	-	Application fails to launch and remains stuck on the startup screen post-update	Lack of advanced handicapping tools	-	-	-
Requests	-	-	-	-	-	Restore technical specifications and trim data to maintain parity with previous versions	Enhanced analytical features	-	-	-
Strategic Intel
Strengths	Gesture-based navigation enables high-frequency daily usage Focused Apple-centric curation sustains a loyal enthusiast core	-	-	-	-	BuzzScore system establishes editorial authority Broad manufacturer database captures search traffic	Aggregated database coverage across major North American tracks sustains daily utility Expert handicapping reports provide a clear monetization path for high-intent users	-	Thematic sorting system creates a focused navigation experience for professional users Multi-platform sharing integration facilitates organic content virality Internal validation cycle ensures editorial reliability for B2B credibility	-
Weaknesses	Intrusive auto-playing video ads drive negative sentiment Frequent content-loading failures prevent consistent access Erratic scrolling performance degrades visual quality	-	-	-	-	App launch failure on startup Removal of technical trim data Lack of tablet landscape support	Lack of proprietary betting integration limits direct transaction revenue Reliance on ad-supported content model creates lower revenue per user than subscription peers	-	Premium tier at $3.99/month lacks unique content depth compared to industry-specific rivals No offline-reading mode despite professional user-base requirements 0-rating on Android indicates a lack of platform-specific engagement	-
Pricing	free	free	free	free	freemium	free	freemium	free	freemium	free
Momentum	-	-	-	-	Steady	Zombie	Zombie	Intense	Zombie	-
Update Cadence	-	-	-	-	5 versions	1 versions	2 versions, 1 majors/6mo, ~215d avg	5 versions	2 versions, 1 majors/6mo, ~518d avg	-

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