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Apple News vs Prowly

Apple News logo

Apple News

News

All the news you want. From sources you trust.

From
$12.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Prowly logo

Prowly

News

PR software to tell your story and track results

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; Prowly no pricing published on the website
  • They diverge on capability: Apple News covers Curated news feed, Prowly covers Media database.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Apple News and Prowly differ
AttributeApple NewsProwly
Starting price$12.99/monthOn request
PlatformsIos, MacosWeb
Founded19762013

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), 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 Prowly

  • Media database
  • Press release builder
  • Online newsroom
  • Email pitching
  • Coverage tracking
  • Semrush
  • Google Analytics
  • Slack

What people use each for

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

Apple News

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

Prowly

  • Media outreachnot Apple News
  • Press release creationnot Apple News
  • Journalist discoverynot Apple News
  • PR measurementnot 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

Prowly

  • No pricing published on the website
  • Pricing tiers and costs must be requested through signup or sales inquiry

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

Prowly

On request
  • Essential$369/month
    • Media database
    • Press release creator
    • Online newsroom
  • Professional$589/month
    • All Essential features
    • Coverage tracking
    • Advanced analytics
  • EnterpriseFree
    • Unlimited features
    • API access
    • Custom integrations

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 Prowly if

  • You need media database.
  • You also want press release builder.
Prowly review

Questions people ask

Is Apple News or Prowly better?
Neither clearly leads. Apple News starts at $12.99/month and Prowly at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Apple News or Prowly?
Apple News starts at $12.99/month and Prowly at On request.
Does Apple News or Prowly run on more platforms?
Apple News runs on Ios, Macos. Prowly 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 Prowly is typically brought in for.
What can Apple News do that Prowly cannot?
Apple News covers Curated news feed, Premium magazines, Audio stories, Personalization. Prowly covers Media database, Press release builder, Online newsroom, Email pitching.

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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Prowly: How much does Prowly cost?

Prowly does not display pricing on its website. Users must sign up for the platform or contact the sales team to learn about available plans and 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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Prowly: What payment model does Prowly use?

The pricing page references plan selection but does not display available tiers, pricing models, or billing options. Contact Prowly sales for details on subscription or usage-based 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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