# NextDraft — user reviews > 122 indexed App Store user reviews of NextDraft by NextDraft, rated 4.60/5 from 86 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nextdraft/id549358690/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nextdraft/id549358690.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 74 · 4★ 1 · 3★ 5 · 2★ 2 · 1★ 4 ## What do users think of NextDraft? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 🚀 Efficient news curation - 👍 Entertaining and insightful commentary - 🔍 Comprehensive coverage of important news - 📚 Diverse range of interesting articles - 💻 Clean and intuitive app design **Cons** - 🐛 Occasional crashes or stability issues - 🔆 Lack of dark mode option - 🔗 Difficulty tracking read/unread content **Commonly reported bugs** - Crashes on launch with older iOS versions - Scrolling issues on some devices **Most requested features** - Dark mode option - Ability to mark articles as read/unread - More font size options ## Newest reviews (17 of 122) ### 2/5 — no dark mode lol *2025-08-05, version 2.3.5* No rush. It’s only August 2025. ### 3/5 — Dark mode on App *2022-05-07, version 2.3.5* Can you please make the articles read in Dark Mode on the app? ### 4/5 — Love the writing. App could use a dark mode. *2020-03-30, version 2.3.2* I love the writing and that the text can be scaled in the app. I only wish the app honored dark mode as it blinds me at night. ### 2/5 — TDS *2020-01-14, version 2.3.2* Like most news curators these days, another biased editor that heavily slants the articles he highlights. ### 5/5 — Witty as fuc4 *2019-02-16, version 2.3.1* Thanks Dave ### 5/5 — Gorgeous text display *2018-08-31, version 2.3* I’ve never really thought to comment on the display of mere text within an app, but NextDraft nails it. My failing eyes rely on DynamicText in iOS, so it’s wonderful to see an app that respects my needs that way. ### 5/5 — So good *2018-01-05, version 2.3* Great app. Superb writing, puns, and interesting links. ### 5/5 — Exemplar *2017-08-30, version 2.2.1* Simply the best place to find insightful journalism. That's it. ### 5/5 — He knows his stuff *2017-07-05, version 2.2.1* This guy knows tech like few others. This is my go to news source. ### 5/5 — Succinct and of quality *2017-06-06, version 2.2.1* Unbeatable summary of the weeks news M-F. Pell gives us what we need to hear in quick small bites of prose that's packed with levity and honesty. ### 5/5 — Why aren't you reading this guy? *2017-05-20, version 2.2.1* Dave Pell will help you more efficiently waste your time on the internet. ### 5/5 — Dave Pell Rocks *2017-05-09, version 2.2.1* Insightful, Candid, Honest, Resonates ### 5/5 — Awesome App! *2017-05-09, version 2.2.1* You could lose all social media and just follow this app. Covers all major issues and vital matters, saves a lot of time every day by focusing on what everyone is talking about. ### 5/5 — App always works *2017-05-08, version 2.2.1* This is one of the best news aggregators out there. Good summaries are provided, and clickbait is largely avoided. Content is curated, but a difference of opinion is not the same as poor content. All sources are credible, and there's virtually no clickbait. ### 5/5 — Outstanding *2017-05-08, version 2.2.1* A daily must read. Yes, it brings an editorial view, but it's a view anchored in facts and it's clear what is the editorial voice versus the story. Plus, the humor is wonderful. Strongly recommend this app. ### 5/5 — Great curated news *2017-05-08, version 2.2.1* With so many sources of news and increasingly little time, I've come to rely on somebody smart to help curate the most important stories for me. Dave Pell at NextDraft does a wonderful job convering the most important news of the day, as well as the most interesting stories (which aren't always the same!). The app itself is simply, but very pleasant to use. ### 5/5 — Perfection *2017-03-01, version 2.2.0* The app is exactly as it should be. It is intuitive and easy to navigate; it focuses on the content; and it looks amazing! This latest update makes it even better. I love the iPad version with multitasking support!!! Well done Dave! Thank you. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Over glorified headlines... *2019-08-30, version 2.3.1* The concept is nice, but the content falls very short. ### 1/5 — Trump Hating Liberal *2018-11-30, version 2.3* Overt Trump hating liberal. Deleted. ### 1/5 — Meh.. *2018-03-05, version 2.3* What’s all the fuss, narrow stream of news just pointing to other sites.. ### 1/5 — Stuck *2016-12-06, version 2.1.1* Help! This app, which is not installed on my phone, is stuck in the update queue. The "App Support" link doesn't go to any support at all. ### 1/5 — Mmmmmm *2015-02-24, version 2.0.1* Mmmm ### 1/5 — Bad upgrade *2015-01-03, version 2.0* Until today this was my favorite app. Now, after the version upgrade, all it does is crash. I HATE when "version'ers" don't test thoroughly. ### 1/5 — Doesn't work on iPhone 6 plus - crashes app *2015-01-03, version 2.0* Used to work fine ### 1/5 — Love the site, hate the update *2013-09-09, version 1.5* My little old iPad one can't handle the latest update. Using iOS 5.1. Doesn't launch, just crashes. Back to the iPhone app version of the site for me, which I won't update, just so long as I remember not to select the update all button.... I remain totally addicted to the site. ### 1/5 — Don't install this version on iOS 5.1.1 *2013-09-08, version 1.5* App doesn't open. Removing and re-installing makes no difference. ### 1/5 — Don't install on iOS 5.1.1 iPad *2013-09-06, version 1.5* Does nothing but crash. Device reboot has no effect. Delete and reinstall of app has no effect. No way to recover old version. Wish I hadn't updated. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — My favourite newsletter app *2022-02-22, version 2.3.5* Dave collects the most important news from the net each day. It's the hub of news you need each day. Best fix you will get on what is going on the world. Stories that matter. ### 5/5 — I’d buy you a coffee for a dark mode *2021-08-28, version 2.3.5* It all comes down to the content, and the curation here is tops. Unfortunately it’s the brightest app I own, and I’m now blind. Please dark mode? ### 5/5 — Superlative News Summary *2021-07-09, version 2.3.5* Essential application. ### 5/5 — Thank you for existing! *2020-06-19, version 2.3.3* The newsletters are great; I feel like I’m getting my daily news from someone I trust. It’s authentic, it’s smart and funny. Love the podcasts, too. 🙏 ### 5/5 — Shortlist - one of my favorites *2020-06-01, version 2.3.3* Dave Pell does a fantastic job & I find his perspectives to be consistently thoughtful. NEXTDRAFT is a keeper & highly recommended. Pell helps to bring clarity to cut through the din of current storm. ### 5/5 — Excellent *2020-05-05, version 2.3.3* Terrific content delivered intelligently and efficiently. Please add dark mode for those of us who read before bed. ### 5/5 — Save time *2020-04-21, version 2.3.3* Dave Pell is a bit like the brother who is always on the lookout for what’s important and helpful for you to know. ### 5/5 — This is the BEST curated news *2020-04-06, version 2.3.3* I’ve been reading for a couple of years. The writing is crisp and sharp, it’s insightful, and it’s always in very timely topics. Besides the Times, this is the one thing I read every day - and now it will be 7 days a week ### 5/5 — And, It’s FREE! I would subscribe to this site if required. *2020-03-30, version 2.3.2* This is a quick, entertaining look at the day’s biggest and best stories, from the top of the news to the very bottom. Publisher Dave Pell is a news junkie’s news junkie! And, there’s no signing in or obligation to provide any identification to the app. ### 5/5 — Love NextDraft *2019-07-24, version 2.3.1* Dave Pell is witty and his curation is on point. The app is simple and I’ve never had issues with it. --- *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 2026-07-04.*