# Cnbeta

> Tech news aggregator with AI summaries and trending topic lists. (iPhone/iPad app by 兴驰 马.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cnbeta/id922940649 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [兴驰 马](https://appshunter.io/developer/922940648)
- Category: News
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 40 App Store ratings · 27 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 61 MB
- Languages: American English, Chinese (Simplified, China)
- Released: 2015-06-11
- Data updated: 2026-09-28
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cnbeta/id922940649/reviews.md

## What is Cnbeta?

A clean tech news reader that brings trending topics and an AI assistant together.

Read tech news and trending lists from popular platforms in one place. Articles support AI summaries, so you can get the point before diving in. With Pro, the AI news agent summarizes the latest news and trending topics, recaps the articles you've read, finds stories from a plain-language request, and answers follow-up questions.

TRENDING LISTS IN ONE PLACE

• Sources include Weibo, Zhihu, Baidu, Toutiao, The Paper, Wallstreetcn, Sspai, Juejin, Hacker News, GitHub Trending, Product Hunt and more.
• Choose the sources you care about and see their hot topics on the home screen.
• Pull to refresh, and get the latest stories automatically when the app opens.

AI SUMMARIES AND AI NEWS AGENT

• AI article summaries: see what an article is about at a glance. Always free.
• AI news agent (Pro): summarize the latest news and trending topics, recap what you've read, search news in plain words, and ask follow-ups.
• Unlimited use with the AI model you configure. Your AI provider may charge separately.
• Try the full AI experience free for 7 days. Only days you actually use it are counted.

COMFORTABLE READING

• Two list styles, with adjustable list and article font sizes.
• Save articles to Favorites and come back anytime.
• Preload over Wi-Fi only to save cellular data.

READER PRO

• Remove ads and stay focused on the news.
• Unlock the AI news agent.
• One-time purchase. Lifetime access. No subscription.
• Works on iPhone, iPad and Mac, with Family Sharing support.

Platform names are used only to describe content sources and do not imply any affiliation or partnership.

## Key features

- Trending tech news from multiple platforms
- AI article summaries
- AI news agent (Pro)
- Customizable news sources
- Save articles to favorites
- Adjustable font sizes
- Data saving options

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 去广告 | $1.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 27)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cnbeta/id922940649/reviews.md

### 5/5 — 又刷不出来了

*2025-11-07, version 2.15.0*

加油

### 4/5 — 内容未更新

*2025-04-02*

为什么一星期多了不更新信息呀

### 5/5 — 免费且无广告且制作精良

*2024-10-25, version 2.15.0*

如题，这年头这样的开发者不多了。请考虑开通赞助选项，以可持续发展。比如增加热门推送

### 5/5 — 11pro闪退

*2024-06-30*

iOS17.5.1的iPhone 11pro闪退

### 5/5 — 唯一能用的cnBeta客户端

*2024-03-31, version 2.15.0*

希望能坚持下去，体验非常好。

### 5/5 — 超好用

*2024-02-12*

同上

### 5/5 — 厉害👍

*2024-02-10*

厉害，没卸载，竟然有惊喜，还在更新👍

### 5/5 — 简洁实用

*2022-12-06*

很棒的app

### 5/5 — 很棒

*2022-11-19*

cnbeta没有当年辉煌了，但是作为一个老cber来说，每天还能习惯性刷一刷cb的资讯，不是一件很开心的事情么

### 4/5 — App一星期没有新内容更新？

*2022-10-31*

发生什么事了吗

## Frequently asked questions about Cnbeta

### What kind of news does Cnbeta cover?

Cnbeta focuses on tech news and trending topics from popular platforms like Weibo, Zhihu, Baidu, Hacker News, and Product Hunt. It aggregates these stories into a single, easy-to-read feed.

### How does the AI assistant in Cnbeta work?

The AI news agent, available with Cnbeta Pro, can summarize the latest news, recap articles you've read, find stories based on plain-language requests, and answer follow-up questions. Users can configure their AI model, and their AI provider may charge separately.

### Is there a free trial for the AI features in Cnbeta?

Yes, Cnbeta offers a 7-day free trial for the full AI experience. Only days you actively use the AI features are counted towards this trial period.

### What are the benefits of Cnbeta Pro?

Cnbeta Pro removes ads for a more focused reading experience and unlocks the AI news agent. It is a one-time purchase offering lifetime access and supports Family Sharing across iPhone, iPad, and Mac.

### Does Cnbeta have ads?

Yes, Cnbeta contains advertisements. Users can remove ads and gain access to the AI news agent by purchasing Cnbeta Pro.

### Can I customize my news feed in Cnbeta?

Yes, you can choose the specific sources you care about, and Cnbeta will display their hot topics on your home screen. The app also supports pull-to-refresh for the latest stories.

### What devices does Cnbeta support?

Cnbeta is supported on iPhone and iPad. The Pro version also works on Mac, with Family Sharing enabled.

### How often is Cnbeta updated?

The latest version of Cnbeta is 4.0.0, last updated on September 25, 2026. The app is designed to automatically get the latest stories when it opens.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.0.0 — 2026-09-25

Reader 4.0: trending topics and AI, together.

• Trending lists on the home screen: pick sources like Weibo, Zhihu, Wallstreetcn, Hacker News and GitHub Trending. They refresh automatically when the app opens.
• New AI news agent: summarize the latest news and trending topics, recap what you've read, search news in plain words, and ask follow-ups.
• Reader Pro: a one-time purchase that removes ads and unlocks the AI news agent, with Family Sharing. Try the full AI free for 7 days.
• Smoother pull-to-refresh and list loading.

### 3.2.0 — 2026-06-18

1. 新增横向滑动排版模式, 优化新闻浏览体验
2. 优化 iPad 列表页
3. 默认新闻源调整（你可以在 app 设置中调整）

> 排版模式会添加少量广告以补贴日益高昂的服务器费用，您可以切回到列表模式关闭

### 3.1.0 — 2026-06-15

修复 iOS27 内容可能无法加载的问题

### 3.0.5 — 2026-05-14

一些 UI 细节优化

### 3.0.4 — 2026-05-08

修复 iOS17 下可能出现的加载列表失败问题

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-28.*