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Apple News vs Arc Publishing

Apple News logo

Apple News

News

All the news you want. From sources you trust.

From
$12.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Arc Publishing logo

Arc Publishing

News

The enterprise publishing platform for news organizations

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Apple News apple One Bundle does not break out individual service costs; Arc Publishing now sold as Arc XP, and arcpublishing.com redirects there
  • They diverge on capability: Apple News covers Curated news feed, Arc Publishing covers Modular CMS.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Apple News and Arc Publishing actually diverge.

Attributes where Apple News and Arc Publishing differ
AttributeApple NewsArc Publishing
Starting price$12.99/monthOn request
Pricing modelsubscriptionquote
PlatformsIos, MacosWeb, Mobile
Founded19762016

Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (News).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Apple News

  • Curated news feed
  • Premium magazines
  • Audio stories
  • Personalization
  • Offline reading
  • iCloud
  • Apple One bundle
  • Siri

Only in Arc Publishing

  • Modular CMS
  • Content creation
  • Publishing workflow
  • Paywall management
  • Subscription billing
  • Analytics dashboard
  • API framework
  • Commerce integration

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Apple News

  • Daily news readingnot Arc Publishing
  • Magazine subscriptionnot Arc Publishing
  • News discoverynot Arc Publishing
  • Staying informednot Arc Publishing

Arc Publishing

  • Content management for news and digital publishersnot Apple News
  • Subscription and paywall managementnot Apple News
  • Video publishing alongside articlesnot Apple News
  • Multi-site delivery for broadcast and B2B publishersnot Apple News

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Apple News

  • Apple One Bundle does not break out individual service costs
  • 3-month free offer limited to eligible device purchases

Arc Publishing

  • Now sold as Arc XP, and arcpublishing.com redirects there
  • Pricing is not published
  • Built for media companies, so the editorial workflow assumptions do not suit a general business site

Pricing, plan by plan

Apple News

$12.99/month
  • Apple News+$12.99/month
    • Hundreds of magazines and newspapers
    • Cover-to-cover magazine issues
    • Professionally narrated audio stories
  • Apple One Bundle$39.95/month
    • Apple News+ included
    • Five additional Apple services
    • Family Sharing

Arc Publishing

On request
  • Enterprise$undefined/custom
    • Custom CMS
    • Paywall integration
    • Advanced analytics

Which should you pick?

Choose Apple News if

  • You need curated news feed.
  • You work on Ios, Macos.
  • You also want premium magazines.
Apple News review

Choose Arc Publishing if

  • You need modular cms.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want content creation.
Arc Publishing review

Questions people ask

Is Apple News or Arc Publishing better?
Neither clearly leads. Apple News starts at $12.99/month and Arc Publishing at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Apple News or Arc Publishing?
Apple News starts at $12.99/month and Arc Publishing at On request.
Does Apple News or Arc Publishing run on more platforms?
Apple News runs on Ios, Macos. Arc Publishing runs on Web, Mobile.
What is Apple News best used for?
Apple News is most often used for daily news reading, magazine subscription, news discovery, staying informed. Of those, daily news reading and magazine subscription are not what Arc Publishing is typically brought in for.
What can Apple News do that Arc Publishing cannot?
Apple News covers Curated news feed, Premium magazines, Audio stories, Personalization. Arc Publishing covers Modular CMS, Content creation, Publishing workflow, Paywall management.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Apple News: How much does Apple News+ cost?

Apple News+ costs $12.99 per month after a one-month free trial for new subscribers, with automatic monthly renewal until cancelled.

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Arc Publishing: Does Arc XP publish pricing online?

No. Arc XP does not publish pricing on their website. Interested customers are directed to schedule a chat with a local account manager or request a demo to discuss pricing.

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Apple News: What is Apple One Bundle pricing?

Apple One Bundle is $39.95 per month and includes Apple News+ along with five other Apple services, with Family Sharing available at no additional cost.

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Arc Publishing: How do I get a pricing quote from Arc XP?

You must contact Arc XP's sales team directly. The company offers options to schedule a chat with your local account manager or submit a demo request form.

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Apple News: Can Apple News+ be shared with family members?

Yes, Apple News+ subscriptions can be shared with up to five other family members at no additional cost through Family Sharing.

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