# Layman - Simple News — user reviews > 26 indexed App Store user reviews of Layman by Layman Corp, rated 5.00/5 from 37 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/layman-simple-news/id6760647329/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/layman-simple-news/id6760647329.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 37 · 4★ 0 · 3★ 0 · 2★ 0 · 1★ 0 ## Newest reviews (16 of 26) ### 5/5 — Mogged *2026-05-13, version 1.0.1* This app helped me ascend from subhuman to chad lite ### 5/5 — Great idea *2026-05-12, version 1.0.1* App is great for business news. Gives you short summaries up front with the option to dig deeper with AI. ### 5/5 — Good, smooth, simple app *2026-05-12, version 1.0.1* Been using this app for a few days now and it is nice to digest news quickly & easily. The simple writing makes it easy to speak on and hits on all the major points of news. Very well done and will continue to be my news source ### 5/5 — Best app ever! *2026-05-11, version 1.0* This app is fantastic! Scrolling news articles can be so intimidating and laborious but this app makes it so efficient and digestible. I am so impressed! ### 5/5 — Best Business and Tech App *2026-05-11, version 1.0* I have been interested in staying in the business and tech loop for a while now and this app is perfect for me. It provides all of the news in a simple, easy to understand format and I love being able to ask Layman questions I have to learn more about things I don’t fully understand. This app is AWESOME! ### 5/5 — Fast, clean, and always reliable *2026-05-09, version 1.0* I’ve tried most of the major news outlets, but this platform is consistently a step ahead. The interface is incredibly intuitive, and the updates on tech and startups are impressively real-time. If you need to stay informed on the business world without the fluff, I highly recommend giving this a download. ### 5/5 — Great idea for busy people! *2026-05-09, version 1.0* Been saying they need something like this for years and now with AI technology this is going to be a game changer. Too often I fall out of the loop of news because of the sheer volume and misguide but so far this has been super easy to use and gives me all the important info I need tailored to my interests. ### 5/5 — Great news app *2026-05-09, version 1.0* Great app that makes it easy to stay up to date with business and tech. Super digestible and gives a lot of info in a short amount of time. ### 5/5 — Super useful *2026-05-09, version 1.0* This app has been great. Finding AI and tech info has never been easier. 100% recommend ### 5/5 — Great way to stay up to date! *2026-05-09, version 1.0* With so much information available to us online, it can easily get overwhelming. What I like about Layman is how simple the UI is, and how stories are broken down into a few key points. It makes it easier for me to stay up to date on tech news. On most apps and websites, ads, other stories, and comments flood the feed, distracting you from the story you are trying to read, but Layman keeps it simple, which is exactly why I would recommend it to anyone interested in business and technology. ### 5/5 — Great app *2026-05-09, version 1.0* Brings me everything I need every day ### 5/5 — Greatest App Ever *2026-05-09, version 1.0* As a startup founder building AI-powered emotional support helmets for houseplants, I’m constantly trying to keep up with startup and AI news without spending hours digging through articles. This app makes it insanely easy. Everything gets broken down into quick, simple updates that are actually enjoyable to read and don’t feel overloaded with tech jargon. I can scroll for a few minutes and feel way more informed on what’s happening in startups, AI, and tech overall. It’s honestly become part of my daily routine. Some of the stories on here have even inspired us to explore expanding into mood-tracking wearables for humans too. Either way, great app. Easy 5 stars. ### 5/5 — layman *2026-05-09, version 1.0* incredible interface ### 5/5 — Best news app ever *2026-05-09, version 1.0* This app changed the way I consume the news. Super user friendly and keeps me updated on the latest tech trends. Highly recommend ### 5/5 — This app is awesome!!! *2026-05-09, version 1.0* Been using this app for about 12 hours and already can’t imagine not having it. It breaks down all the tech news in a way that actually makes sense instead of having to piece it together from 10 different sources. Highly recommend.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ ### 5/5 — Staying in the know has never been easier *2026-05-09, version 1.0* The tech world is changing rapidly daily and this app has kept me in the loop with all business in tech news in the simplest way. Highly recommend to investors and entrepreneurs needing a run down of all the amazing startups in today’s day and age. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 5/5 — Really cool idea, perfect innovation for the newer generation. *2026-08-19, version 2.1.2* I never write reviews like this, it’s actually my first time doing this. But this app is way too perfect for me especially considering the fact that it has no ads too. Short and summarized key points of major news, I can be upto date with everything in 5-10 minutes. Whoever the developer is, this is a really cool idea! Props to you guys. All of the newer generation should be on this. ### 5/5 — My new go-to for business and tech news *2026-08-07, version 2.1.2* Who knew news could be made so simple. I actually look forward to these notifications. Business and tech news is now quick and easy to understand, rather than having to read through paragraphs to get to the point. Love this app ### 5/5 — WOW YA NEED *2026-07-14, version 2.1.2* Whenever I want to read an article I’m interested in but don’t have the time to read all the fluff I auto go to Layman! Truly game changer great idea. ### 5/5 — Love this new easy app *2026-06-17, version 2.1.2* I love Layman. I’ve been using it every day for a month now and the content is just so easy to digest and work into my everyday life in tech. No fluff, just facts conveyed in simple terms. Intuitive UI and great user interface. 10/10 ### 5/5 — Just what I need *2026-06-14, version 1.0.3* Layman helps me save a lot of time while at the same time updating me about the news ### 5/5 — love it *2026-05-21, version 1.0.2* news apps usually suck bc my attention span is so shot. this is perfect for me and lets me read everything in short form ### 5/5 — Finally, a news app I’ll actually use *2026-05-15, version 1.0.1* I love the concept behind this app. The news can feel so noisy and VERY overwhelming lately, but this makes staying informed feel easy and actually enjoyable. Everything is straight to the point, easy to digest, and explained in a way that doesn’t feel overly corporate or complicated. The design is super clean too, which is even more of a bonus. Perfect for people who want to stay in the loop on business, tech, and what’s happening in the world without having to pull from a million sources!! ### 5/5 — Great App *2026-05-14, version 1.0.1* This app is super helpful and one of the few news apps I actually enjoy using. I read painfully slowly, so long articles can get the best of me before I even get to the point. This app makes the news clear, digestible, and easy to process without making me feel lost or overwhelmed. I really like how there’s no long words ### 5/5 — Maxxing II *2026-05-14, version 1.0.1* This is the news app of the future ### 5/5 — So Easy To Use *2026-05-13, version 1.0.1* Most apps take a while to actually provide me what I’m looking for but this one is perfect. Gives you all the information at ease and will be used for a long time from me! --- *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 2026-09-05.*