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Apple News vs Flipboard

Apple News logo

Apple News

News

All the news you want. From sources you trust.

From
$12.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Flipboard logo

Flipboard

News

Your personal magazine for news and stories

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Flipboard has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Apple News apple One Bundle does not break out individual service costs; Flipboard no pricing information is published on the website
  • They diverge on capability: Apple News covers Curated news feed, Flipboard covers Magazine-style layout.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Apple News and Flipboard differ
AttributeApple NewsFlipboard
Starting price$12.99/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsIos, MacosWeb, Ios, Android
Founded19762010

Identical on both: 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 Flipboard

  • Magazine-style layout
  • Content curation
  • Topic discovery
  • Smart magazines
  • Social sharing
  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn

Both cover

  • Ios support

What people use each for

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

Apple News

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

Flipboard

  • News consumptionnot Apple News
  • Content discoverynot Apple News
  • Magazine creationnot Apple News
  • Social readingnot 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

Flipboard

  • No pricing information is published on the website

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

Flipboard

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Unlimited reading
    • Personalized feeds
    • Magazine creation

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 Flipboard if

  • You need magazine-style layout.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want content curation.
Flipboard review

Questions people ask

Is Apple News or Flipboard better?
Neither clearly leads. Apple News starts at $12.99/month and Flipboard at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Apple News or Flipboard?
Flipboard has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $12.99/month for Apple News and Free for Flipboard.
Does Apple News or Flipboard run on more platforms?
Apple News runs on Ios, Macos. Flipboard runs on Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use Flipboard for free?
Yes. Flipboard has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Apple News starts at $12.99/month.
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 Flipboard is typically brought in for.
What can Apple News do that Flipboard cannot?
Apple News covers Curated news feed, Premium magazines, Audio stories, Personalization. Flipboard covers Magazine-style layout, Content curation, Topic discovery, Smart magazines. Both handle Ios support.

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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Flipboard: How much does Flipboard cost?

No pricing information is disclosed on Flipboard's website. The service provides options to sign up and log in, but the specific pricing model or whether the service is free or paid is not stated.

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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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Flipboard: Is Flipboard free or paid?

Flipboard's pricing model is not disclosed on their public website. Users can access the platform by signing up or logging in, but costs and features associated with different tiers are not published.

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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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