# 9to5Mac — Breaking Tech News — News for iPhone, iPad and Mac

> Ad-free tech news for Apple devices and more, with push notifications. (iPhone/iPad app by Seth Weintraub.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/9to5mac-breaking-tech-news/id955138289 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Seth Weintraub](https://appshunter.io/developer/955138288)
- Category: News, Reference
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 4,844 App Store ratings · 263 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.6 · 34 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2015-10-30
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/9to5mac-breaking-tech-news/id955138289/reviews.md

## What is 9to5Mac?

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.

The 9to5Mac app is a beautiful companion to the website experience. Give us your feedback and look forward to more updates coming in the future.

Upgrade to the Premium Subscription to read stories in the app with an ad-free, privacy-respecting native reading experience. Premium costs $1.99 per month in the US. The subscription automatically renews — but you can cancel at any time.*

9to5Mac Premium is subject to the standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
See Privacy and Additional Terms: https://9to5mac.com/privacy/

*Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within a 24-hour prior to the end of the current period. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase.

## Key features

- Latest Apple news
- Ad-free reading
- Push notifications
- Dark Theme
- Optimized layout
- Access to network sites

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Subscription | $1.99 | per month |


## What do users think of 9to5Mac?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🚀 Informative content
- 📱 Great app for Apple news
- 🌓 Useful dark mode
- 👍 Modern design

**Cons**

- 🔒 Paywall restricts access
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- ⏱️ Slow content loading
- 💸 Expensive subscription
- 🔍 Lack of search functionality
- 🙈 Ads and monetization issues

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Subscription issues
- Inconsistent dark mode support
- Unreliable push notifications
- Crashes when opening articles
- Broken Disqus login functionality

**Most requested features**

- Dark mode icon support
- Improved notifications
- In-app commenting
- Yearly subscription option
- Faster content updates
- Accessibility improvements
- Seamless integration with other 9to5 sites

## Recent user reviews (10 of 263)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/9to5mac-breaking-tech-news/id955138289/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Update

*2026-06-17, version 3.0.8*

Newest update has the Dark Mode icon and fixed the bug that wouldn’t let me subscribe to Premium. Updating my rating to 5 stars 🔥

### 2/5 — Mehh

*2026-06-02, version 3.0.7*

I applaud the ‘we’re against tracking’ message just after downloading. But to then only have a paragraph of an article before paywall puts me instantly off ever using this app or the browser website.

What’s the point in smart phone nowadays when you’re constantly tracked or forced to pay ‘to not be tracked’ allegedly! It all just reeks of pish!

### 3/5 — Update your app

*2026-02-02, version 3.0.5*

Hi 9to5mac, you guys always talk about Apple News but you never update your app to support the latest technology like Liquid Glass and the latest software Apple offer 
It’s very embarrassing for you guys still NOT yet updating your app and you always keep talking about the world of Apple 
Please update your app as soon as possible 
You guys take forever exactly like Apple to give something doesn’t need that long 
Thanks in advance

### 1/5 — Clicking notification tapes me to a different article

*2026-01-28, version 3.0.5*

Clicking notification tapes me to a different article. Every. Single. Time.

### 3/5 — Love it but…

*2026-01-14, version 3.0.5*

I find the app a lot better read than the desktop but subscribing to premium cat be done! I press subscribe and nothing happens! want to be a premium customer but….

### 3/5 — Good but needs night & day mode

*2025-12-29*

Côme on you guys. The night/ day mode has been around for years now on all Apple devices

### 1/5 — Dark mode icon

*2025-12-23, version 3.0.5*

Please add the dark mode icon. It sticks out like a sore thumb on my screen when in dark mode and I don’t want to delete the app from my Home Screen but I may

Edit: still nothing

Edit: still nothing…

Edit after app update: still nothing..

Edit after another update 12/23: still no dark mode icon. Smh

### 1/5 — Dark mode icon

*2025-11-11, version 3.0.4*

Please add the dark mode icon. It sticks out like a sore thumb on my screen when in dark mode and I don’t want to delete the app from my Home Screen but I may

Edit: still nothing

Edit: still nothing…

Edit after app update: still nothing..

### 1/5 — Can’t Subscribe

*2025-11-07, version 3.0.4*

App won’t let me subscribe to get rid of ads

### 1/5 — No Dark Mode Icon Support?

*2025-11-04, version 3.0.4*

How does a media app focusing day and night on Apple, its hardware and software, design standards, etc. still not have a dark mode icon in 2025? I’m pretty sure I’ve seen articles and social media posts from 9to5 complaining about “that one app” that breaks the home screen when dark mode icons are enabled. Newsflash 9to5Mac: your own app is part of the problem. Part of what you write about is Apple’s attention to detail and critique 3rd party software when it doesn’t adhere to standards. We’ve had dark mode icons for how long now? How do you still not have one? It’s honestly a ridiculous oversight for an organization so focused on this stuff.

## Frequently asked questions about 9to5Mac

### What kind of news does this app provide?

This app delivers breaking news and updates specifically for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and other Apple products. It also provides access to stories from related tech news networks, covering a broad spectrum of technology.

### Is the app free to use?

The app offers a free version with access to news and features like push notifications and a dark theme. An optional Premium Subscription is available for an enhanced, ad-free native reading experience.

### How much does the Premium Subscription cost?

The Premium Subscription costs $1.99 per month in the US. This subscription automatically renews but can be canceled at any time through your account settings.

### What are the benefits of the Premium Subscription?

The Premium Subscription provides an ad-free, privacy-respecting native reading experience within the app. This allows for more comfortable and uninterrupted access to all the latest tech news.

### Can I get notified about new articles?

Yes, the app offers push notifications that provide instant alerts whenever a new post goes live. This ensures you never miss out on the latest stories and updates as soon as they are published.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.0.8 — 2026-06-16

Bug fixes and app improvements.

### 3.0.7 — 2026-03-09

Bug fixes and app improvements.

### 3.0.5 — 2025-12-23

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 3.0.4 — 2025-10-09

Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 3.0.3 — 2023-12-18

Version 3.0.3:
Added FAQ section
Significant performance improvements
Overhauled Voiceover compatibility (iPad improvements coming soon)
Improved audio player
Reworked network code
Numerous other bug fixes

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