9to5Mac — Breaking Tech News

Name: 9to5Mac — Breaking Tech News
Rating: 4.7 (4839 reviews)
Author: Seth Weintraub

By: Seth Weintraub App

News for iPhone, iPad and Mac

Overview

Version:

3.0.8

Last updated: 2026-06-16

Ranking

#26,131 ▼ 2

Overall

Features & Capabilities

9to5Mac is the leading news website for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and more. The 9to5Mac app offers an ad-free way to stay up to date with the latest Apple news, along with connecting you to the full network of 9to5 sites. View the latest stories from 9to5Mac, 9to5Google, Electrek, and more in a layout optimized for the iPhone and iPad with large photography. Take advantage of the Dark Theme for comfortable reading at any time of day. Get push notifications for instant alerts when a new post goes live so you can always stay up to date with the latest stories.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App News & Magazines

By:

Seth Weintraub

Rating:

4.70

(4,839) 2 ratings

Version:

3.0.8 Last updated: 2026-06-16

Version code:

886986522

Creation date:

2015-10-30

Compatible devices:

Size:

34.04MB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-08-27

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 26,131 ▼ 2

For Developers

Monetize with App Pass Boost with Extension Booster

Contact the developer

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Developed by:

Seth Weintraub

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/9to5mac-breaking-tech-news/id955138289

Website:

https://9to5mac.com

User Reviews

Users praise 9to5Mac for focused Apple/Mac news and consider it among the best Apple news apps with a loyal following. However, reviews repeatedly cite heavy paywalls, ads, and a shift toward premium-only access, frustrating casual readers. Subscription issues and cross-device recognition problems are common, and the in-app experience often funnels readers to external sites for full articles and comments. While content quality remains strong, monetization and UX changes drive most of the negative feedback.

Pros

Focused, high-quality Apple/Mac news coverage that is informative and timely.
Widely regarded as one of the best Apple/Mac news apps with a loyal user base.
Subscribers see value in supporting the app and gaining access to more content.
The content helps users stay up-to-date on Apple product updates and software news.

Cons

Heavy paywalls and ads restrict free content and can feel monetization-driven.
Subscriptions frequently have issues (not recognized across devices, crashes when upgrading, need for manual restore purchases).
In-app reading often redirects to the website for full articles and comments, with extra clicks and blurred ads.
Recent updates are viewed as overly monetized, with constant prompts to subscribe and reduced in-app reading availability.