# NiceNews: RSS & Video Reader — News, blogs, podcasts & feeds

> News, blogs, podcasts & feeds (iPhone/iPad app by Fernando Torcelly.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nicenews-rss-and-video-reader/id6748862650 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Fernando Torcelly](https://appshunter.io/developer/977610201)
- Category: News, Magazines & Newspapers
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 26.0 · 29 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2025-08-18
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nicenews-rss-and-video-reader/id6748862650/reviews.md

## What is NiceNews?

NiceNews – Smart RSS News Reader
Stay informed with the news that matters to you.

NiceNews brings your RSS feeds, podcasts, and YouTube videos into one elegant timeline — built for iOS 26 and iPad.

No accounts. No third-party servers. Your subscriptions sync via iCloud across iPhone, iPad, and Mac.

Designed with real editorial typography and a newspaper layout, so reading the news feels like reading again — not endless scrolling.

Key Features:
	•	Add Any RSS Feed: Just paste the feed URL and start reading. No registration needed.
	•	Simple & Elegant Interface: A distraction-free design that focuses on what’s important — the content.
	•	Smart Reading Experience: Organize your feeds, filter by topics, and mark items as read/unread.
	•	Mobile Optimized: Fast, smooth, and beautifully crafted for mobile reading on the go.

Get Started Easily:
Tap on the “All” tab at the bottom to add your first feed — for example, try
https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/US.xml
and begin enjoying high-quality news instantly.

Whether you’re a news junkie, a casual reader, or a professional tracking industry trends, NiceNews makes it simple to stay informed — your way.

Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NiceNews Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| NiceNews Pro Annual | $22.99 | per year |



## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.3.5 — 2026-08-21

• YouTube videos play again: YouTube had started handing out links that looked valid but delivered no video, leaving the play button stuck.
• If a video can't be played, you now get a clear message instead of a control that does nothing.
• Live streams can now be played.
• A dead stream is dropped right away for one that works, instead of being retried until it gives up.

### 1.3.4 — 2026-08-17

• Your YouTube channels are back — a change on YouTube's side had left the tab empty.
• Pull to refresh now really checks for new stories and episodes.
• Fixed YouTube videos that refused to play when your language and region differ.
• If a video still can't play, you get a clear message instead of an endless spinner.
• Setup no longer lets you through to an empty feed.

### 1.3.3 — 2026-08-11

• A new daily digest notification so you never miss the day's stories.
• A much bigger starter catalogue — browse feeds by topic and by country.
• Your first stories now load right after you add your first feed.
• Move any channel between News and Podcasts whenever you want.
• News and podcast feeds no longer get mixed up with each other.
• Fixed the podcast banner showing light on dark themes.

### 1.3.2 — 2026-08-04

• Faster, smoother scrolling and app launch.
• Fixed the podcast mini-player sometimes appearing light on dark themes.
• Reduced data usage when refreshing YouTube subscriptions.
• General performance and stability improvements.

### 1.3.1 — 2026-07-09

• YouTube videos now show their real publish date and appear in the correct order.
• Faster, smoother YouTube video playback.
• Fixed Premium activation: subscribing now unlocks the themes instantly.
• Visual and stability improvements on iPad.
• Bug fixes.

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All apps by Fernando Torcelly: https://appshunter.io/developer/977610201

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