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This app reimagines RSS feeds as a personalized newspaper. It uses AI to prioritize content, allowing you to curate sections and focus on what matters most. Enjoy a reading experience designed for finishing articles, not processing them.
What's New in 4th Estate
1.0.7
May 21, 2026
Bug Fixes and Subscription Enablement
Subscriptions & In-App Purchases
Fourth Estate Premium
Unlimited feeds and Unlimited Vault articles
Developer apps
FAQ
What is 4th Estate?
4th Estate is an RSS reader that transforms your subscriptions into a personalized newspaper. It uses AI to triage content, allowing you to design sections and prioritize what you read, offering a journalistic approach to news consumption.
Does 4th Estate have ads?
No, 4th Estate is ad-free. The app focuses on providing a clean and uninterrupted reading experience, with no advertisements present in the free or premium versions.
How does the AI in 4th Estate work?
Apple Intelligence processes new articles on your Mac, entirely on-device, assigning each a priority like 'breaking', 'deep read', 'skim', or 'skip'. This triage syncs to your iPhone and iPad via iCloud.
What are the different reading modes in 4th Estate?
4th Estate offers three modes: 'The Paper' for designing your front page and sections, 'Today' for AI-triaged articles with summaries, and 'The Wire' for a traditional firehose view of all your feeds.
Can I customize the look of my newspaper in 4th Estate?
Yes, you can customize your newspaper with a front page featuring a hero card, a continue reading grid, and two-column headlines. You can also create custom newspaper sections and assign any feed to them.
What is included in the free version of 4th Estate?
The free version of 4th Estate includes up to 4 feeds and 10 saved articles. This allows you to experience the core newspaper-style reading and customization features.
How much does 4th Estate Premium cost and what does it offer?
4th Estate Premium is available through an annual subscription of $49.99, with a 2-month free trial. It unlocks unlimited feeds, unlimited saved articles, AI triage with breaking-article notifications, and sync across iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
Is 4th Estate available on Android devices?
Based on the provided data, 4th Estate is currently supported on iPhone, iPad, and Mac devices. There is no mention of Android compatibility.
