# CalmFeed — Your sources, no algorithm.

> Your sources, no algorithm. (iPhone/iPad app by TRISTAN A AUDET.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calmfeed/id6759526554 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [TRISTAN A AUDET](https://appshunter.io/developer/1833677224)
- Category: News
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 26.2 · 6 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France)
- Released: 2026-04-13
- Data updated: 2026-10-22

## What is CalmFeed?

CalmFeed is a news reader designed for people who want to stay informed without sacrificing their mental well-being.


We live in a relentless flow of information engineered to capture our attention, amplify our emotions, and keep us scrolling as long as possible. CalmFeed takes the opposite approach: no algorithm, no aggressive notifications, no manipulation. Just the sources you choose, presented simply.


What CalmFeed offers
- Add your favorite RSS sources and follow them at your own pace
- Follow YouTube, Vimeo, PeerTube and more video channels via their feeds
- Easily filter your home feed by source
- Chronological reading, no algorithmic sorting
- Clean integrated reader: no ads, no distractions
- Save articles to read later
- Discover new content by keyword search
- Calm pause: breathe with the animated calm orb
- Dark minimalist interface, designed to rest your eyes
- Local-first: your data stays on your device, period


CalmFeed Premium
Single purchase. One payment, for life. No subscription.
- Thematic dossiers to organize your reading
- Exclusive themes and custom fonts
- Automatic data backup
- Calm reading statistics
- Mastodon and Bluesky interactions
- Extreme Calm mode and Quiet Hours


CalmFeed is developed by Calm Tech Notebook, an initiative dedicated to respectful, non-addictive, and user-centered digital tools.
Be informed. Protect your calm.

Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CalmFeed Premium - Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| CalmFeed Premium - Annual | $39.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CalmFeed Premium | $29.99 | one-time |


## Is CalmFeed safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess CalmFeed.

## Is CalmFeed legit?

CalmFeed has limited verification signals. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for CalmFeed is 58 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.2.1 — 2026-10-17

CalmFeed 1.2.1 brings several improvements to your reading experience:

• A fresh new app icon.
• Smoother loading of RSS feeds and images.
• Fixed duplicate articles.
• More reliable data backup and restoration.
• Improved responsiveness when managing sources and settings.
• General stability and performance improvements.

Still no recommendation algorithms. No advertising trackers. Just your news, your way.

### 1.2.0 — 2026-08-28

New: a five-screen introduction on first launch, explaining RSS feeds and how to add your own sources.

You can revisit it anytime from Settings.

### 1.1.6 — 2026-08-04

Stability and performance fixes: the feed can no longer appear empty on launch, saving articles is now instant, and loading is smoother.

### 1.1.5 — 2026-07-26

No more subscription.

CalmFeed Premium is now a one-time purchase. One payment, forever, no renewal.
You subscribe to a service. You buy a tool. CalmFeed is a tool. The monthly and annual subscriptions have been removed.
The free tier is unchanged: Home, Discover, Saved, Pause and unlimited sources. Still no account, no algorithm, no tracking.

### 1.1.3 — 2026-05-07

Version 1.1.3

This update fixes legal links for Terms of Use and Privacy Policy, refreshes App Store screenshots, and includes minor maintenance improvements.

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## More apps by TRISTAN A AUDET

- [CalmShot](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calmshot/id6761207060)

All apps by TRISTAN A AUDET: https://appshunter.io/developer/1833677224

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