MacStories

MacStories is a daily publication that covers all things apps, automation, the latest in tech news, and more. The site is run by Federico Viticci and John Voorhees who provide in-depth coverage that offers a balanced mix of technology news, app reviews, tutorials how-tos and opinion. MacStories includes Club MacStories which offers exclusive access to extra content every week; AppStories, a weekly podcast exploring the world of apps; MacStories Unwind, a weekly podcast covering movies, TV shows and more; and Magic Rays of Light, a show focused on the world of Apple TV. The site attracts creative, professional and tech-savvy readers who appreciate detailed insights into quality apps designed for Apple products.

100%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

The Daily's Verdict

This news site is known for its high journalistic standards. It strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. It has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

Bias

100%

Examples:

  • MacStories strives to report news in a timely fashion but without rushing, add context and analysis to news reports, focus on in-depth app reviews with their own screenshots and personal testing of apps, and never engage in paid reviews or sensationalistic headlines.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • The MacStories team discloses their sources for news, tutorials, and other articles and links to other websites profusely. They also state that they take measures to ensure honesty over access by not writing things they don't like about review units of products provided by Apple.

Contradictions

95%

Examples:

  • AltStore PAL is described as an open-source app store designed to address issues with the App Store over the years, particularly App Review problems. However, it is unclear if AltStore PAL and AltStore are interchangeable or distinct entities.

Deceptions

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Recent Articles

  • Apple Users in EU Gain New Option: Altstore PAL, First Approved Third-Party App Store

    Apple Users in EU Gain New Option: Altstore PAL, First Approved Third-Party App Store

    Broke On: Thursday, 18 April 2024 Apple users in the EU can now install Altstore PAL, the first approved third-party app store, following the Digital Markets Act ruling. Priced at 1.50 euros per month, it allows users to add sources for expanded app options and access paid apps using Patreon. The installation process is straightforward despite Apple's attempts to dissuade users. Developers can self-host their apps without a central directory.