# Newsreel: News for thinkers — user reviews

> 8 indexed App Store user reviews of Newsreel by Newsreel, rated 4.40/5 from 7 ratings.

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/newsreel-news-for-thinkers/id6762294582/reviews
- App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/newsreel-news-for-thinkers/id6762294582.md
- Rating breakdown: 5★ 6 · 4★ 0 · 3★ 0 · 2★ 0 · 1★ 1

## Most critical reviews (8 lowest-rated)

### 5/5 — Best ways to get news

*2026-07-29*

Outstanding App with awesome news stories featuring a multitude of mediums . No bs, no manipulative ux or ads. Recommend

### 5/5 — Really innovative way to consume quality content

*2026-07-02*

Love the habit building and social side if it as well

**Developer response:** Thank you! We're so happy Newsreel fits into your day and makes staying informed both fun and easy.

### 5/5 — Excellent app

*2026-07-02*

Nice work and ui is amazing

**Developer response:** Thank you! We really appreciate it, and we're glad you love the UI. More improvements are coming soon!

### 5/5 — Reliable news source

*2026-07-01*

Really like the clean interface. The swipe format makes it much easier to catch up on what’s happening without feeling overwhelmed

**Developer response:** Thank you! We really appreciate it, and we're glad you love the UI. More improvements are coming soon!

### 5/5 — THE antidote to brainrot.

*2026-06-18*

This fits perfectly into my hectic life. I can catch up with the day’s headlines super fast, and have fun while doing it. The quizzes are engaging too. Love this app

**Developer response:** Thank you! We're so glad you're enjoying the experience and the habit-building features. More exciting updates are on the way!

### 5/5 — News without the dread

*2026-06-13*

Awesome daily news app. I can get through the latest headlines in a few minutes, without the overwhelm and endless scroll of social media. It leaves me feeling informed, then lets me get on with my day!

### 5/5 — Stopped me from doomscrolling

*2026-06-02*

One of the few apps in the App Store that is fun and actually makes me smarter.

**Developer response:** Thanks for the kind words! We're thrilled Newsreel has become a calmer, more intentional way to stay informed.

### 5/5 — A respite in the chaos

*2026-06-02*

Love this app. I was tired of feeling overwhelmed by the news and algorithms force-feeding me. This is a great alternative!

**Developer response:** Thank you! We're so glad you're enjoying the experience and the habit-building features. More exciting updates are on the way!

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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 2026-08-27.*