NewsTicker for Mac

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NewsTicker Analysis

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NewsTicker is a dedicated feed reader designed specifically for Mac OS X and earlier versions. This application focuses on providing users with a straightforward way to keep up with their favorite news sources through RSS feeds. With its simple interface, NewsTicker allows users to customize their news feeds, ensuring that they receive updates from selected sources in real-time. The software is lightweight, making it suitable for users who wish to avoid resource-intensive applications while still staying informed.

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The latest version, 2.36, was released on May 15, 2008, and is available exclusively in English. While the application has been part of the software catalog since 2006, it has garnered a notable number of downloads, particularly in Germany, indicating its popularity in that region. Users can expect a reliable and efficient tool for managing their news feeds without unnecessary complexities.

NewsTicker for Mac

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GENERAL

Release: May 14, 2008

Latest update: June 11, 2026

Version: 2.36

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Mac

Operating System

Mac OS X
Mac OS X 10.4
Mac OS X 10.3
Mac OS X 10.3.9

Additional Requirements

Mac OS X 10.3 or higher
Second generation iPod or newer (for iPod sync)

POPULARITY

Total Downloads: 1,269

Downloads Last Week: 0

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User Reviews

4.7/5

15 User Votes

Back to the drawing board
lcmslutheranDecember 2, 2005
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This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.<br />This version caused an immediate, fatal (black screen) crash when I started it up.
Get it
blauwLeeuwtjeMarch 31, 2005
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This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.<br />Very good, low price.... Exellent is for the teacher, but Newsticker is about on that level.
Very nice
Stimpson CatFebruary 18, 2005
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This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.<br />I honestly never thought I'd use an RSS newsfeed app (oddly enough, I wrote one once). I've looked at a few, but didn't care for them. Then I found this app, and I really like it. Unobtrusive, easy to set up (VERY easy) and extremely well priced.
Beautiful, practical, and still getting better
bonoboNovember 17, 2004
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This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.<br />Strongly recommended. A few minutes after I first tried, no: *used* NewsTicker, I became dependent on it's value. Every once in a while I try out other tickers, but they all lack simple features which this small and unobtrusive but IMO near perfect NewsTicker has. If you're multitasking, if you need to be informed, if your time is valuable, then this app is for you. For me at least it is an essential. Thank you, Tom p.s.: I gave 5 stars also for support/documentation because it's all self-explaining and the author is very responsive (more than I am ;-))
Always Getting Better
Dolomite2October 30, 2004
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This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.<br />Every once in a while, a new app comes along that gets me all excited about Mac OS X again. This is one of those apps. Extremely well designed and well worth the tiny $5 cost.
my \"App of the Year\"
bonoboOctober 21, 2004
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This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.<br />Amazing little app, <b>amazing GREAT app</b> Just when I thought that NewsTicker couldn't get any better, you've released an even better NewsTicker, an even more beautiful NewsTicker. Thanks, Maksim! Now I have a beautiful rainbow-coloured newsbar across my 17 inches, first thing I look at after awakening my machine and last thing look at before putting it to sleep. It's been a long time since a "small" app like this became an essential in an instant. You have my vote as "App of the year". Cheers, Tom
Wonderful!!!!
RazzledazzleOctober 21, 2004
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This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.<br />This version is excellent in every way! There are NO bugs and it works smoothly. A great app and well worth the $5
Hits the mark
gcoghillOctober 16, 2004
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This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.<br />Been following this apps development since the initial beta release, and comversed with the developer during its growth. I think it's finally hit the point where it is a solid app. Developer is quick to respond and open to suggestions. The feature set finally fires on all cylinders, and there looks to be more goodies in the pipeline. There could be a bit of documentation, either a readme or in the about box for some of the features (control-click to mark item as read for instance). Simple, clean and customizable. Worth your $5 if you try it and like this sort of thing.
Awesome
Dolomite2October 15, 2004
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This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.<br />Great App. A permanent part of my start up items. For $5 you can't afford NOT to register this app :). Author is very commited and open to suggestions. One thing I would like to see: Set expiration for headlines... some stories scroll by and I have no interest in clicking onto them.. They should dissappear after they are gone from the source feed, or maybe let user expire thyem after 1 day, etc... right now they seems to keep scrolling by till i click on them...maybe i missed something...
Outstanding
VersionTrackerUserOpinionOctober 11, 2004
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This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.<br />What can I say? I just switched from PC to mac and it's software like this that's made glad to have done it. I don't think you can even get something like this for PC and if you can I'm sure it pales in comparison. Good work.

Developer’s Description

By Nullriver Software

RSS/Atom news ticker

An easy to use yet extremely useful RSS/RDF/ATOM news ticker with a nice Cocoa interface, voice control and iPod syncing.