# J-CAST News

> Free Japanese internet news reader for iPhone and iPod Touch. (iPhone/iPad app by J-CAST, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/j-cast-news/id358073369 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [J-CAST, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/358073372)
- Category: News, Lifestyle
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 22 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2010-03-15
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/j-cast-news/id358073369/reviews.md

## What is J?

Japanese internet news media "J-CAST News" is now available for your iPhone/iPod Touch. 

This app is free custom news reader for "J-CAST News", which is well known internet media in Japan.

#The articles and this app's interface are provided only in Japanese language.

## Key features

- Custom news reader
- Japanese internet news
- iPhone and iPod Touch compatible
- Free to use
- Japanese language interface

## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/j-cast-news/id358073369/reviews.md

### 5/5 — 簡単で使い易い

*2014-02-02*

ちょっと電車で読んだりするのに重宝しています。

### 1/5 — 使い辛い

*2013-11-21*

以前は星5つでした。アップデート前に戻して欲しい。

### 4/5 — pretty good

*2010-08-01*

I am always looking for a good news app.  This app gives you enough information for each article.  i am pretty satisfied.

## Frequently asked questions about J

### What is J-CAST News?

J-CAST News is a free custom news reader app that provides access to articles from the well-known Japanese internet media "J-CAST News" on your iPhone or iPod Touch.

### Is J-CAST News available in English?

No, both the articles and the app's interface are provided exclusively in the Japanese language.

### What devices support J-CAST News?

J-CAST News is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch devices.

### How much does J-CAST News cost?

J-CAST News is available for free and does not have any in-app purchases.

### When was J-CAST News last updated?

The latest version of J-CAST News, 3.0.0, was last updated on December 12, 2016.

### What is the age rating for J-CAST News?

J-CAST News has an age rating of 12+.

### Does J-CAST News have ads?

No, J-CAST News does not contain advertisements.

### What is the user rating for J-CAST News?

J-CAST News has a rating of 4.0 stars based on 1 rating.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.0.0 — 2016-12-12

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

updated iOS10.

### 2.5.1 — 2015-06-19

bug fix

### 2.5.0 — 2015-06-04

New design

### 2.4.1 — 2014-11-12

bugfix.

### 2.4.0 — 2014-10-29

iPhone6, iPhone6 Plus support.

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