# Fark® Not News Reader

> Curated news aggregator for funny, weird, and notable stories with community discussion. (iPhone/iPad app by BEN SHEPHERD.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fark-not-news-reader/id392538337 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [BEN SHEPHERD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1366613669)
- Category: News, Entertainment
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 682 App Store ratings · 67 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 18 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2010-09-28
- Data updated: 2026-07-28
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fark-not-news-reader/id392538337/reviews.md

## What is Fark® Not News Reader?

FARK Reader version 7.0.0 has been redesigned to take advantage of the latest features of iOS 16 and 17. It now better adapts across various screen sizes for iPhone, iPad, Mac and widget.

What is Fark?  "The first thing you should know is that Fark.com isn't a Weblog. Fark.com, the web site, is a news aggregator and an edited social networking news site. Every day Fark receives 2,000 or so news submissions from its readership, from which we hand-pick the funny and weird notable news -- and not-news -- of the day." (www.fark.com)

What can I do with the app?
Quickly scan the latest Fark headlines from many categories (Main, Sports, Business, STEM, Entertainment, Politics, Fandom, Fark Party, Podcast, D'awww, Food).  Select the funniest, stupidest, or most interesting.  Read what other Farkers are saying and add your own thoughts.  Share headlines/links with friends via email, text message, or social media.

"..it's pretty clear that it's funny.  Really funny.  So, to both Farkers of the world and to those who have never heard of it…if you like the site, there’s an app for that, too."
Bonnie Eisenman, 148apps.com
http://www.148apps.com/news/news-app-fark-news-update

## Key features

- News aggregation
- Curated funny and weird stories
- Community discussion
- Headline scanning
- Article sharing
- Multiple categories

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad-Free Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Ad-Free Yearly Subscription | $19.99 | per year |


## What do users think of Fark® Not News Reader?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🚀 Fast app
- 📰 Great news aggregator
- 👍 Enjoyable user experience

**Cons**

- 🔍 Too many ads
- 🔇 Autoplay videos with sound
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🙈 Difficult to navigate and read content

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Sections not loading correctly
- Frequent crashes on launch
- Compatibility issues with newer OS versions

**Most requested features**

- Ability to disable autoplay videos
- Option to adjust text size
- Improved layout and navigation

## Recent user reviews (10 of 67)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fark-not-news-reader/id392538337/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Quit auto launching videos

*2026-04-29, version 7.1.1*

Whenever I click on a news article, if that piece has a video element, there is no way to close the video player and just read the report.  I have to force close the app in order to continue.

### 2/5 — Mobile ads are a real pain

*2025-01-21, version 7.1.1*

The ads are too long. Make it stop

### 3/5 — Ads too many ads

*2025-01-15, version 7.1.1*

I rather view from my browser for the random 30 second pop up ads on the app are annoying

### 1/5 — Too many ads

*2024-10-08, version 7.0.0*

Every article is loaded with so many ads you can’t read it. For comparison, pull up a story on Fark, then pull up the same story on the original website. The difference is night and day. What finally drove me off was the long unskipable ad for that King game (King’s Ransom?) I know they need to sell ads to make money, but they’ve made the site unreadable with too many ads.

### 2/5 — Turn off Autoplay?

*2024-08-19, version 7.0.0*

80-90% of articles have full screen autoplay videos that are persistent (pop back up after being closed). Very hard to use this app. Of course this is not really the dev’s fault because the content is hosted on the sites that are being linked to, but perhaps there can be an implementation of limiting autoplay videos?

### 1/5 — Waaay too many ads

*2024-08-04, version 7.0.0*

Adds that start full
Volume are a deal breaker.  The app is super glitchy too

### 1/5 — Getting worse

*2024-07-31, version 7.0.0*

Even with paid subscription, forces ads from other sites that you can’t close.  Starting to become unusable

### 1/5 — Use to be good, now, not so much

*2024-07-18, version 7.0.0*

News/ad/N/Ad-Ad/NAd-Ad/Ad
Enough is too mach

### 3/5 — Fark is linking to annoying links now

*2024-05-15, version 7.0.0*

Been reading Fark (and paying for it happily) for years.   Love the puns, references to things only older folks know.  Great app first thing every morning.  BUT, lately the links go to articles protected by a paywall, or worse to sites that autorun a commercial in the middle of the article an there is no way to get ‘er gone.  Shut the commercial and it immediately returns. Have to shut Fark and restart then avoid the article.   Truly annoying.  Happening several times a day now.  Otherwise it's six stars.

### 1/5 — Ads

*2024-03-20*

Full of so many hostagetaking ads. What a joke. The last thing I want on my phone is some 30 second video of a game that I can’t click out of.      Absolute woke piece of garbage.

## Frequently asked questions about Fark® Not News Reader

### What is Fark Not News Reader?

Fark Not News Reader is an app that aggregates and curates news from the web. It focuses on selecting funny, weird, and notable stories submitted by its readership, offering a unique take on daily news.

### What are the main features of the app?

The app allows you to quickly scan headlines from various categories, read and participate in discussions with other users, and share interesting articles via email, text, or social media. It also adapts well to different screen sizes on iPhone, iPad, and Mac.

### Is the app free to use?

The app is free to download and use, but it does offer in-app purchases and may display advertisements. Specific details about in-app purchase options are not provided in the description.

### What kind of news does it feature?

It features a curated selection of news that is often described as funny, weird, or notable. The content is hand-picked from reader submissions, so it deviates from traditional news outlets.

### What devices is this app compatible with?

The app is designed to take advantage of the latest iOS features and adapts across various screen sizes for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. It also supports widgets.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 7.1.1 — 2025-01-07

Minor bug fixes

### 7.1.0 — 2024-11-04

- Increase article cell size on home screen for improved readability
- Minor updates and fixes

### 7.0.0 — 2024-01-16

- iOS 16 and above is now required
- Modified Home view on iPad (portrait orientation) to show 4 rows and 2 columns per category based on user feedback
- Improved screen real estate in web browser by automatically hiding toolbars
- Improved error handling when there are issues with Fark.com
- Improved widget refresh frequency
- Improved Home settings screen (show/hide categories)
- Miscellaneous UI improvements

### 6.1.0 — 2023-08-03

Fixed issue with category feeds

### 6.0.1 — 2023-02-01

Minor bug fixes

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