Software · head to head
Parse.ly vs Apple News
The short version
- Only Apple News has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Parse.ly pricing is by quote only: the pricing page names three tiers but publishes no rate, no minimum and no cost driver, and routes buyers to a demo booking; Apple News apple News+ costs $12.99 per month in USD after the first month, or is included only via the $39.95 per month USD Apple One Premier bundle
- They diverge on capability: Parse.ly covers Content analytics, Apple News covers Curated news feed.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Parse.ly and Apple News actually diverge.
| Attribute | Parse.ly | Apple News |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $500/month | Free |
| Pricing model | quote | freemium |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Web | Ios, Macos |
| Founded | 2011 | 1976 |
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).
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 Parse.ly
- Content analytics
- Audience tracking
- Real-time metrics
- Recommendations
- Google Analytics
- GDPR
- Cloud deployment
- Web support
Only in Apple News
- Curated news feed
- Premium magazines
- Audio stories
- Personalization
- Offline reading
- iCloud
- Apple One bundle
- Siri
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Parse.ly
- Real time analytics on article and page performance for publishersnot Apple News
- Attributing conversions and subscriptions to contentnot Apple News
- Comparing audience engagement across authors, sections and channelsnot Apple News
Apple News
- Daily news readingnot Parse.ly
- Magazine subscriptionnot Parse.ly
- News discoverynot Parse.ly
- Staying informednot Parse.ly
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Parse.ly
- Pricing is by quote only: the pricing page names three tiers but publishes no rate, no minimum and no cost driver, and routes buyers to a demo booking
- Conversions and attribution reporting require the Content Value tier rather than the entry tier
- Geographic segmentation and video tracking require the top Content Advocacy tier
Apple News
- Apple News+ costs $12.99 per month in USD after the first month, or is included only via the $39.95 per month USD Apple One Premier bundle
Pricing, plan by plan
Parse.ly
$500/month- Standard$500/month
- Content analytics
- Audience insights
Apple News
Free- Apple NewsFree
- Free news articles
- Personalized feed
- Topic following
- Apple News+$12.99/month
- Premium magazines
- Major newspapers
- Audio stories
Which should you pick?
Choose Apple News if
- You need curated news feed.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Ios, Macos.
- You also want premium magazines.
Questions people ask
- Is Parse.ly or Apple News better?
- Neither clearly leads. Parse.ly starts at $500/month and Apple News at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Parse.ly or Apple News?
- Apple News has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $500/month for Parse.ly and Free for Apple News.
- Does Parse.ly or Apple News run on more platforms?
- Parse.ly runs on Web. Apple News runs on Ios, Macos.
- Can I use Apple News for free?
- Yes. Apple News has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Parse.ly starts at $500/month.
- What is Parse.ly best used for?
- Parse.ly is most often used for real time analytics on article and page performance for publishers, attributing conversions and subscriptions to content, comparing audience engagement across authors, sections and channels. Of those, real time analytics on article and page performance for publishers and attributing conversions and subscriptions to content are not what Apple News is typically brought in for.
- What can Parse.ly do that Apple News cannot?
- Parse.ly covers Content analytics, Audience tracking, Real-time metrics, Recommendations. Apple News covers Curated news feed, Premium magazines, Audio stories, Personalization.