# Plain: News Without the Noise — No Ads. No Noise. Just News.

> Ad-free news app with curated summaries and optional Pro features. (iPhone/iPad app by Andrew Dobrow.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plain-news-without-the-noise/id6774256916 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Andrew Dobrow](https://appshunter.io/developer/6774256918)
- Category: News
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 28 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-06-04
- Data updated: 2026-07-03
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plain-news-without-the-noise/id6774256916/reviews.md

## What is Plain?

Plain is a clean, ad-free news app that cuts through the noise and delivers the stories that matter.

No algorithms pushing outrage. No ads competing for your attention. Just clear, well-written summaries of the most important news of the day, updated throughout the day.

Plain Pro unlocks all 7 news categories, including World, U.S., Politics, Business, Tech & Science, Sports, and Entertainment, plus full article expansion. Try it free for 7 days.

Terms of Use: https://plainnews.app/terms.html
Privacy Policy: https://plainnews.app/privacy.html

## Key features

- Ad-free news experience
- Concise news summaries
- No algorithmic manipulation
- Multiple news categories
- Full article expansion (Pro)
- Daily updates

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plain Pro | $2.99 | per month |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plain-news-without-the-noise/id6774256916/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Good good good!

*2026-06-29*

Great app no ads and you only have to pay for special stuff

## Frequently asked questions about Plain

### What news categories does Plain offer?

Plain offers 7 news categories including World, U.S., Politics, Business, Tech & Science, Sports, and Entertainment. The Pro version unlocks access to all these categories.

### Does Plain have ads?

No, Plain is an ad-free news app. It is designed to provide a clean reading experience without advertisements competing for your attention.

### How much does Plain Pro cost?

Plain Pro is available for $2.99 per month and includes a 7-day free trial. This subscription unlocks all news categories and full article expansion.

### What devices is Plain available on?

Plain is currently supported on iPhone and iPod devices.

### How often is Plain updated?

The app was last updated on June 7, 2026, indicating recent development activity. News stories are updated throughout the day.

### What is the age rating for Plain?

Plain has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide audience.

### Can I expand articles in Plain?

Full article expansion is available as part of the Plain Pro subscription. The free version provides concise summaries of the news.

### What is the user sentiment for Plain?

Based on the available data, Plain has a perfect 5.0-star rating from 2 reviews, suggesting a highly positive user sentiment.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.0.1 — 2026-06-07

Free users can now expand one article per day.

### 1.0 — 2026-06-04

No release notes.

## More apps by Andrew Dobrow

- [Coming Attractions: Movie & TV](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coming-attractions-movie-and-tv/id6774425907)

All apps by Andrew Dobrow: https://appshunter.io/developer/6774256918

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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 2026-07-03.*