Breefly: News Simplified

Breefly: News Simplified

The private news reader

7 ratings
3 reviews
Free
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Released
April 17, 2024
Updated
October 14, 2026

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Get concise news summaries twice daily, rated for bias. This private, ad-free app delivers the gist of top stories quickly, helping you stay informed without tracking or profiles.

✓Twice-daily news summaries
✓AI-trimmed top stories
✓Bias rating for headlines
✓Anonymous and private
✓Ad-free experience
✓No user tracking
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What's New in Breefly

2.4

October 14, 2026

Football season, the midterms, four news games, and a new Discover tab. FOOTBALL • Game pages: the live score, win probability, leaders, team stats and the stories about the game, under a sky that matches the stadium's weather • Follow any game to get it in your feed on game day. Follow your team (Breefly+) and its score rides your Lock Screen, Dynamic Island, Apple Watch and CarPlay • Watching the broadcast? Tap Watching and the app hides the score and pauses your team's alerts, so nothing gets ahead of your TV • Team pages with schedule, standings, stats and rankings, every week's scores, the college Top 25 and the playoff picture • Pick the winner of any game and keep a season record • Weekend Football Breefs (Breefly+): a preview before the games and a recap after GAMES • Guess the Lean, Who Broke It?, Higher or Lower and the Weekly News Quiz, in Discover and in your feed DISCOVER • A new tab for the outlets and topics you follow, Trending, Blindspots, Football and Games • Midterms, through election week: the races outlets are covering, with how many left, center and right outlets are on each NEWS • Follow a developing story live on your Lock Screen as more outlets pick it up • Save a whole story, or a day's Breef, to come back to • Feed chips: All Stories, Trending, Following, Blindspots and Breefs, one tap above the first story • "Developing" on stories outlets are joining right now, and "N new" on stories you've already read • A Blindspot card in your feed: the story one side isn't covering • AI-written text is labeled; tap the label for what that means • Notification settings split into Notifications, Breefs and Lock Screen • Smoother scrolling, livelier animations and many fixes

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User reviews

Breefly

Fantastic news app. Keeps me updated without spending hours on the internet.

My go-to news app

The most unique news platform I’ve ever experienced. Simple, easy to use, and most importantly no distractions!

Convenient

Love seeing the bias ranking before I read. Simple and easy - No fuss news!

FAQ

What is Breefly?

Breefly provides AI-generated summaries of top news stories twice a day. It aims to offer a concise and unbiased news digest without any user tracking or advertisements.

How does Breefly rate news bias?

A bias rating is displayed next to each headline, allowing users to see how a story is framed before they click on it. This feature helps users critically evaluate the news they consume.

Is Breefly free to use?

Breefly offers a free trial period, after which a subscription is required to continue using the service. The subscription costs $2.99 per month.

How do I manage my Breefly subscription?

You can manage your subscription, cancel anytime, or turn off auto-renewal by accessing your iTunes account settings. Payment automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current subscription period ends.

Does Breefly have ads?

No, Breefly is an ad-free news app. It is designed to provide a clean and uninterrupted reading experience for its users.

What devices is Breefly available on?

Breefly is currently available for iPhone users. It is designed to offer a streamlined news experience on iOS devices.

How often is Breefly updated?

The latest version of Breefly is 1.4, and it was last updated on April 29, 2026. This indicates a commitment to ongoing development and improvements.

What is the age rating for Breefly?

Breefly has an age rating of 17+. This is likely due to the nature of news content, which can sometimes cover mature topics.