About
This news reader prioritizes important stories by tracking their coverage across the web, surfacing trending topics, and offering private, offline reading. It organizes content with smart folders and syncs across devices.
What's New in Ferry
1.16.2
October 19, 2026
Mark read on scroll now marks only the articles you scroll past. Going back from a folder or opening an article no longer marks the rest of the screen as read, and scrolling stays smooth in large libraries. Settings shows when iCloud sync is working, and what it keeps in step across your devices.
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Ferry Plus — Yearly
Every Ferry Plus feature, billed once a year.
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FAQ
What makes Ferry's news prioritization unique?
Ferry ranks stories based on how widely they are covered across the web, ensuring that the most important and discussed stories appear at the top of your feed, rather than just the newest ones.
Is Ferry a private news reader?
Yes, Ferry is designed with privacy in mind. It does not require an account or any personal identifiers, and server activity is minimal, focusing only on delivering stories to your device.
Can I read articles offline with Ferry?
Absolutely. After each refresh, Ferry fetches the full text and images of recent articles, allowing you to read them even without an internet connection, perfect for commutes or travel.
How does Ferry handle multiple versions of the same story?
Under a headline, Ferry indicates how many of your sources covered the same story. You can tap this to see all versions and read the one you trust most, or compare them side-by-side.
What are the benefits of Ferry Plus?
Ferry Plus unlocks advanced features like Trending order in your own feeds, access to every story behind coverage counts, personalized Discover topics, unlimited smart folders, and reading statistics. A 14-day free trial is available.
What is the cost of Ferry Plus?
Ferry Plus is available through a monthly subscription for $2.49 or a yearly subscription for $19.99. Both plans include a 14-day free trial.
Does Ferry have ads?
No, Ferry is ad-free. The core reader functionality is completely free, and the optional Ferry Plus subscription unlocks additional features without introducing advertisements.
What devices does Ferry support?
Ferry is available on iPhone, iPad, and Mac, offering a consistent experience across all your Apple devices with library synchronization via iCloud.










