# Newser

> Brief news stories and headline scanning for efficient information consumption. (iPhone/iPad app by Newser.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/newser/id334678577 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Newser](https://appshunter.io/developer/334678580)
- Category: News
- Price: Free
- Rating: 2.40/5 from 91 App Store ratings · 82 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 105 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2009-10-21
- Data updated: 2026-07-29
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/newser/id334678577/reviews.md

## What is Newser?

Newser makes it easy to read less and know more: Our stories are brief – usually two paragraphs that tell you all you need to know about the day’s most important and interesting news. Too busy for that?  We get it. Our grid format gives you a simple way to scan the day’s headlines and stay informed.

## Key features

- Brief news stories
- Two-paragraph summaries
- Grid format headlines
- Stay informed quickly
- Important and interesting news

## Recent user reviews (10 of 82)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/newser/id334678577/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Won’t load stories most of the time

*2026-06-01, version 2.3.11*

Have a new phone so it’s not an equipment issue.  Love this app but am getting frustrated with the inconsistent content loading issues.

### 1/5 — Trash

*2026-03-20, version 2.3.11*

I have somehow been disallowed to comment unless I use disqus, who is then allowed to post on my behalf. Less than one star if allowed.

### 1/5 — No longer works

*2026-01-08, version 2.3.11*

Please fix the app.  Keeps saying I have to “verify my session”, then takes me the online version of Newser.

### 1/5 — Bigotry being platformed and on-tap at Newser in the Comments sections for every story.

*2026-01-08, version 2.3.11*

The Newser app crashes over and over. Some days it doesn’t work all day, then it’ll work again, then it will break again for a day… wash, rinse, repeat. 

Also, it’s becoming apparent that many stories are now being churned out using AI. 

Also, the comments sections for the stories are completely overrun with poorly-spelled, obnoxious, ignorant, racist, christian-nationalistic, misogynistic and homophobic creeps who don’t contribute anything to a conversation. These commenters are solely writing things to offend/upset people. 

And Newser admins do absolutely nothing about it, even when those users are reported… which is a form of supporting such behavior. Platforming soccer-hooligan-style “own the libtards” commentary makes Newser complicit. Sure, they want clicks, and outrage spawns clicks… But come on, Newser. Ban people who are breaking your own rules of engagement, please. It’s sad and vile and greedy, and you should be better than that. 

For real objective news, I am now using BBC and C-SPAN. Newser is part of the problem. Too bad… it was a convenient format. Goodbye, Newser.

### 1/5 — Trash

*2026-01-08, version 2.3.11*

Used to be great years ago, now it’s buggy barely works and as of a few days ago will not work on my phone. Ad ridden and trash

### 5/5 — Authenticate session

*2026-01-08, version 2.3.11*

Why is newser asking me to Authenticate session

### 1/5 — Multiple crashes

*2026-01-03, version 2.3.11*

Unable to open anymore due to multiple crashes. App reinstalled without improvement. I guess this app has gone the way of the Dodo.

### 3/5 — App has stopped working

*2026-01-03, version 2.3.11*

I have been a Newser fan for years. Even the ads haven’t been as much as a put off to me as other users. But inexplicably the app has stopped working. Says I have to authenticate the internet? And no solutions seem to help. I’m bummed. I really liked the Newser format.

### 1/5 — App is broken

*2026-01-03, version 2.3.11*

Used to be great. Then got ads… then got lots of AI written slop… but I kept using it. Now the app is completely non-functional.

### 5/5 — 1 star to 5 star rating when using the following tip

*2025-10-05, version 2.3.11*

This is a tip for the iPad app(iPad Air in my case). The iPhone app doesn’t have this problem. 

I have been using the iPad app and every time after I finished reading an article I would click what I thought was the back button at the top left of the app, but it was taking me to the top of the news list not to where I had scrolled down to in the news list. This for me was very annoying as I had to re-scroll all the way down to where I was in the news list which sometimes required a lot of scrolling and then I had to keep doing this after every article…super annoying. So, if you’re having this problem then read on.

Here’s the tip that will make using this iPad app a lot less frustrating:
On each article page located at the top left there is a “back arrow” button AND also a “Newser” button. They don’t really look like buttons but they are and they look something like this:
<  Newser
 
So just click the back arrow button and you’ll go back to where you left off in the news list or click the Newser button and it will take you to the top of the list. Easy enough when you realize they are two different buttons. Also, I found out that you can back swipe(start on left side and swipe toward the right) and it will also take you to your last place in the news list. I hope this helps. 

I’ve been using the iPhone app for many years and love it and I never had this problem on the iPhone. And that’s because both buttons(or maybe it’s just one big button) on the iPhone app takes you back to where you last were in the news article list. It’s a slight but meaningful difference between the two apps that I think should be standardized to the iPhone app method. 

I upgrade my star rating to 5 stars but suggest to Newser that they standardize the apps based on the iPhone method as I believe it would result in a lot less frustration for the iPad app users. Personally, I almost uninstalled the iPad app because I was so frustrated.

## Frequently asked questions about Newser

### What does Newser do?

Newser provides concise news stories, typically two paragraphs long, designed to quickly inform users about the day's most important and interesting events. It also offers a grid format for easy scanning of headlines.

### How does Newser help me stay informed?

The app's stories are intentionally brief, allowing you to grasp the essential information without extensive reading. The grid format further aids in quickly reviewing headlines and deciding which stories to delve into.

### Is Newser free to use?

Yes, the application is available for free. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned, indicating a completely free user experience.

### Who is Newser designed for?

Newser is ideal for busy individuals who want to stay updated on current affairs but have limited time. It caters to those who prefer to 'read less and know more' by offering condensed news content.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.3.11 — 2017-06-26

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

- Minor bug fixes and performance improvements

### 2.3.10 — 2017-06-07

- Bug fix for iOS 8

### 2.3.9 — 2017-06-04

- Minor bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 2.3.8 — 2017-05-23

- Minor bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 2.3.7 — 2017-05-18

- Bug Fixes
- Minor performance improvements

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