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Apple News vs Chartbeat

Apple News logo

Apple News

News

All the news you want. From sources you trust.

From
$12.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Chartbeat logo

Chartbeat

News

Real-time analytics for publishers

From
$1000/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Apple News apple One Bundle does not break out individual service costs; Chartbeat pricing is customized by website and native app pageviews across four tiers, Essentials, Plus, Premium and Enterprise, and the pricing page publishes no figures, directing visitors to Talk to Sales or Get a Demo
  • They diverge on capability: Apple News covers Curated news feed, Chartbeat covers Real-time analytics.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Apple News and Chartbeat actually diverge.

Attributes where Apple News and Chartbeat differ
AttributeApple NewsChartbeat
Starting price$12.99/month$1000/month
Pricing modelsubscriptionquote
PlatformsIos, MacosWeb
Founded19762009

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 Chartbeat

  • Real-time analytics
  • Audience insights
  • Content metrics
  • Traffic tracking
  • Google Analytics
  • GDPR
  • Cloud deployment
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Apple News

  • Daily news readingnot Chartbeat
  • Magazine subscriptionnot Chartbeat
  • News discoverynot Chartbeat
  • Staying informednot Chartbeat

Chartbeat

  • Publisher analyticsnot 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

Chartbeat

  • Pricing is customized by website and native app pageviews across four tiers, Essentials, Plus, Premium and Enterprise, and the pricing page publishes no figures, directing visitors to Talk to Sales or Get a Demo

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

Chartbeat

$1000/month
  • Professional$1000/month
    • Real-time analytics
    • Audience insights

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 Chartbeat if

  • You need real-time analytics.
  • You also want audience insights.
Chartbeat review

Questions people ask

Is Apple News or Chartbeat better?
Neither clearly leads. Apple News starts at $12.99/month and Chartbeat at $1000/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Apple News or Chartbeat?
Apple News starts at $12.99/month and Chartbeat at $1000/month.
Does Apple News or Chartbeat run on more platforms?
Apple News runs on Ios, Macos. Chartbeat runs on Web.
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 Chartbeat is typically brought in for.
What can Apple News do that Chartbeat cannot?
Apple News covers Curated news feed, Premium magazines, Audio stories, Personalization. Chartbeat covers Real-time analytics, Audience insights, Content metrics, Traffic tracking.

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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Chartbeat: How many pricing tiers does Chartbeat offer?

Chartbeat offers four flexible tiers: Essentials, Plus, Premium, and Enterprise. Each tier is customized based on your website and native app pageviews.

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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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Chartbeat: How is Chartbeat pricing calculated?

Chartbeat pricing is customized according to your website and native app pageviews. This means the cost for each plan is tailored to your specific traffic levels rather than using fixed-rate pricing.

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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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Chartbeat: Can I see Chartbeat pricing details online?

The main product page does not display specific pricing amounts. For detailed pricing and feature comparisons between tiers, visit chartbeat.com/product/chartbeat-pricing/ or request a demo from the company.

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