
Please Explain
News explained from the start
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Please Explain rewinds the news so you never feel lost.
With one tap, you can jump from today's headline back to the beginning of the story, following a simple timeline that connects all the key moments. No more piecing things together from scattered articles — just a clear path from "what's happening now" to "how it all started."
Whether you're skimming on your commute, preparing for class, or just trying to make sense of the headlines, Please Explain gives you clear, ad-free context in seconds.
WHY PLEASE EXPLAIN
- Rewind any story — tap a headline and follow it back to where it began
- Simple timelines — see the key moments connected in order, start to finish
- Clear context, fast — understand the bigger picture in seconds, not hours
- Ad-free — no clutter, no distractions, just the story
- Built for busy people — perfect for commutes, study breaks, or quick catch-ups
STAY INFORMED, NOT OVERWHELMED
The news moves fast and assumes you've been following along. Please Explain meets you where you are — giving you the background you need to actually understand what's going on, without the noise.
Understand the news, from the start.
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Please Explain offers auto-renewable subscriptions:
- Monthly — $4.99 / month
- Bi-Annual — $24.99 / every 6 months
- Annual — $49.99 / year
A subscription unlocks up to 50 story timelines a day.
Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings after purchase.
Privacy Policy: https://pleaseexplain.app/privacy
Terms of Use: https://pleaseexplain.app/terms
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What's New in Please Explain
1.0.12
August 26, 2026
A small fix: the text cursor in the search box now sits where it should. We said this was fixed last time and it wasn't quite.
Subscription plans
Bi-Annual Subscription
Access premium features for 6 month. Auto-renews.
$29.996 Months




