Side by side.
| Feature | Wisp | Particle |
|---|---|---|
| AI-summarized news from multiple sources | ✓ | ✓ |
| Follow topics you choose | ✓ | ✓ |
| Neutral, jargon-free language | ✓ | — |
| Chronological feed, no algorithm | ✓ | — |
| AI chatbot / Q&A | — | ✓ |
| Customizable summary styles | — | ✓ |
| Political spectrum ("Opposite Sides") | — | ✓ |
| Podcast clip extraction | — | ✓ |
| Text-to-speech | — | ✓ |
| Android | ✓ | Beta |
| Free tier | ✓ | ✓ |
Particle is a power tool for people who want more from their news app — chatbot, podcast extraction, spectrum analysis, adjustable reading levels. It's well-funded ($10.9M), Apple Editors' Choice, and excellent at what it does.
Wisp is for people who want less. Just the neutral summary, nothing more. No chatbot to ask follow-up questions. No clips. No spectrum charts. The feed is chronological and you control it completely.
If you open a news app and feel like you're managing a dashboard, Particle is your app. If you open a news app and want to read it and put it down, Wisp is yours.
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