# inkl: News without paywalls — And without ads or clickbait

> Ad-free, paywall-free news from top global publishers. (iPhone/iPad app by inkl Pty. Ltd..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inkl-news-without-paywalls/id993231222 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [inkl Pty. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/993231221)
- Category: News, Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 724 App Store ratings · 197 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 101 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2015-07-07
- Data updated: 2026-09-03
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inkl-news-without-paywalls/id993231222/reviews.md

## What is inkl?

Welcome to inkl, the last news app you’ll ever download. We show you the world’s most interesting and important news, from sources you know and trust.

Enjoy brilliant reporting and analysis from publishers you don't see on other news apps, like The Economist, Bloomberg, Financial Times, Foreign Policy, and hundreds of others around the world. 

See stories curated to inform and surprise you, and make it easier and faster for you to follow news that matters to you. We don’t care about selling ads (inkl is ad-free) or going viral (inkl is a paid service where you are the customer, not the product). So instead of clickbait and fake news, we show you news you won’t see elsewhere, like our Good News feed, which starts you off with three positive stories every morning. Or our Analysis feed, which pulls together the latest long reads from publishers like The Financial Times and BusinessWeek. You can also dive deeper into related articles below every story that help you really understand the news, overcome biases, and burst the social media filter bubble. 

Try inkl for free with a no-obligation 7-day trial. We don’t charge you automatically, so there’s no need to cancel if you don’t like what you see. Just tap ‘download’ and enjoy the world’s best news coverage, completely free for a week.

About inkl memberships purchased within the inkl app:

• The free trial does not oblige you to buy a subscription
• You can delete the app at any time during or after the trial without being charged
• A payment will only be charged to your iTunes Account if you choose to confirm a purchase
• Once purchased, your subscription will renew monthly, and you’ll see it in your iTunes account as ‘inkl: News without paywalls’
• You can turn off the automatic renewal by going to your iTunes Account Settings at least 24-hours before the end of the period
• Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period
• Your free trial will end, and your subscription period will start, immediately upon purchase

For full terms and conditions please visit: https://www.inkl.com/terms

## Key features

- Ad-free news experience
- Access to premium publishers
- Curated story feeds
- In-depth analysis
- Good News feed
- Related articles for deeper understanding

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $99.99 | per year |


## What do users think of inkl?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Clean, no ads
- 📰 Wide range of trusted news sources
- 📚 Variety of news topics
- 👍 Good news curation
- 💡 Subscription model supports journalism
- 🔒 No paywalls

**Cons**

- 🌍 Limited international coverage
- 🔍 Weak personalization and filtering options
- 🕰️ Stale news updates
- 💰 Subscription price too high for some
- 🤖 Lack of AI-powered features
- 🔌 Buggy app performance

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes
- Notification badge issues
- Subscription management problems
- Compatibility issues with older devices

**Most requested features**

- Add more mainstream news sources
- Improve personalization and filtering
- Provide more timely news updates
- Offer more affordable subscription options
- Implement AI-powered news recommendations
- Fix app stability and performance issues

## Recent user reviews (10 of 197)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inkl-news-without-paywalls/id993231222/reviews.md

### 1/5 — 5 stars to 1. No updates in 2 years

*2026-07-01, version 6.42*

The title says it all and for the last week just won’t load. When it worked originally, for years there were regular updates and good news source without having to pay each one a subscription. But lately in last year or so it only provided free news sources and limited mainly to the UK and sports. Waste of money and ultimately it doesn’t load for me and support? If you read this- I have unsubscribed until you fix these issues. No updates for 2 years, seriously? Cash grab or what?

### 1/5 — No longer worth the subscription

*2026-05-11, version 6.42*

This app was great at first, with well-curated multi-source news stories. But ‘hard’ news is now few and far between, and are only refreshed every few days. If you filter out all the celeb trash and life-hacks you’re left with 3-day old news stories.

### 4/5 — Excellent

*2026-04-13, version 6.42*

Content and presentation is excellent! Two drawbacks 1) service is slow to present breaking new news, other news feeds have new news many hours (like 18 hours) before it  shows up on inkl 2) the price is steep for news that is no longer “new”.

### 2/5 — Good idea poor execution

*2026-03-27, version 6.42*

Great idea but in the end App UI and core features awful to use - thumbs down article and similar keep showing up - Small buttons make it impossible to thumb down an article in a single shot of it worked - This is 2026 if you can't figure out an easy way to use and customize the UI you're cooked.

### 1/5 — Abandonware

*2026-02-05*

Not updated in a year and app is light years behind in both UX andand UI for iOS 26. News update are infrequent too. Waste of subscription money.

### 1/5 — Can’t leave

*2026-01-19, version 6.42*

Poor customization. Poor functionality by design. You can buy subscription in app, but you can’t cancel. Designed to be a bad experience.

### 5/5 — it is really brilliant

*2026-01-16, version 6.42*

the app is very clean, no ads. I can read articles from  major sources without paying for it

### 2/5 — Great concept, execution needs work

*2026-01-15, version 6.42*

I really wanted to love this app. Too bad I’m not American (or British). How is it that the only trusted news sources seem to be in those two places?  I have tried tuning my preferences to show more content from anywhere else in the world but I still see almost nothing but American news. I asked to see news about the Toronto Blue Jays. Apparently nothing unbiased was written about them since the World Series and none of the recent sources are Canadian.

### 4/5 — World

*2026-01-05, version 6.42*

It is a reliable source of very informative and comprehensive latest news of the world.

### 1/5 — A CRUEL JOKE

*2025-11-08, version 6.42*

This app claimed ‘ your trial has ended ’ , immediately after I installed and signed in. It’s a scam.

## Frequently asked questions about inkl

### What is inkl?

inkl is a news application that provides access to high-quality journalism from a wide range of trusted global publishers. It aims to deliver important and interesting news without advertisements, clickbait, or paywalls, allowing users to stay informed and gain a deeper understanding of current events.

### What are the key features of inkl?

Key features include an ad-free experience, access to exclusive content from publishers like The Economist and Bloomberg, curated story feeds, in-depth analysis sections, a 'Good News' feed for positive stories, and related articles to provide context and overcome biases.

### How much does inkl cost?

inkl offers a 7-day free trial with no obligation to buy. After the trial, it operates on a monthly subscription basis. Payment is charged to your iTunes Account only upon confirmation of purchase, and subscriptions can be managed or canceled through your iTunes Account Settings.

### What kind of news can I find on inkl?

You can find a diverse range of news, including breaking news, in-depth analysis, and positive stories from leading global publishers. The app focuses on important and interesting stories that might not be easily accessible elsewhere, helping users to understand the world better and avoid filter bubbles.

### Is inkl available on all devices?

The description mentions that memberships are purchased within the 'inkl app' and charged to your 'iTunes Account'. This suggests that the app is available on iOS devices that support iTunes purchases. For full compatibility details, users should check the app store listing.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 6.42 — 2024-03-29

Performance improvements and minor bug fixes.

### 6.41 — 2023-03-15

Performance improvements and minor bug fixes

### 6.40 — 2023-01-31

Articles now load even faster. Also includes some minor bug fixes and other performance improvements.

### 6.38 — 2022-12-29

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 6.37 — 2022-12-27

More expansive listen capability, now available on all articles, not just those in curated lists.

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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 2026-09-03.*