# Refind – Brain food, daily — The best links for you

> Daily curated articles and deep dives for lifelong learners. (iPhone/iPad app by Refind, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/refind-brain-food-daily/id1056141950 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Refind, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1056141949)
- Category: News, Education
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 720 App Store ratings · 385 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 33 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2015-11-23
- Data updated: 2026-08-31
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/refind-brain-food-daily/id1056141950/reviews.md

## What is Refind?

Every day we pick the best links from around the web that make you smarter, tailored to your interests. 

HIGHLIGHTS

• Get a handful of new articles every day
• Timeless pieces, articles with long shelf-lives
• Choose how many links and the time of delivery
• Customize your interests by following topics, thought leaders, and publications
• Refind learns: The more you interact, the better your picks become
• Key takeaways highlighted
• Listen to articles on the go (audio)
• Expert-curated Deep Dives
• Weekend catch-up

CUSTOMIZE YOUR INTERESTS

Whether you have a niche interest or simply want to read the most important articles on a topic – Refind has you covered. You can choose from hundreds of topics and further customize with hashtags.

• Productivity
• Technology
• Artificial Intelligence
• Better Living
• Marketing
• Startups
• Crypto/Web3
• Design
• Productivity
• Finance
• Mental Health
• Leadership
• etc.

10,000+ SOURCES

Refind scours the web and analyzes over 100,000+ articles from 10,000+ sources every day, including but not limited to:

• Publishers like The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Guardian, The Atlantic
• Expert publications like Stratechery, Harvard Business Review, Smashing Magazine
• Niche blogs and newsletters
• Individual thought leaders

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Get the gist of an article without reading the whole thing.

Check out highlights from the community, summaries by authors, and audio for on-the-go listening!

EXPLORE DEEP DIVES

Subscribe to curated deep dives into cutting-edge new topics that spark your interest:

• Better Thinking
• Decision Making
• Science of Happiness
• How to Build a Writing Habit
• Understanding Humans Like A Behavioral Scientist
• The Metaverse, Productivity Hacks, The History of Food, etc.

WEEKEND EDITION

Never miss any of the most important links, even in a busy week.

POWER FEATURES

Refind is packed with power features to help you get smarter. Build your own library, search & explore, take notes, highlight key quotes, and many more.

BECOME 1% BETTER, EVERY DAY

We tend to underestimate how small improvements add up. If you get 1% better at something every day, that doesn’t feel like much. You might not even notice it at first. Keep at it, and progress becomes remarkable though. 1% better each day means 37 times better after one year.

View and improve your reading habits in the app.

BUILT FOR LIFE-LONG LEARNERS

Refind is built for voracious readers by voracious readers. Over 200,000 life-long learners start their day with Refind – to learn something new, to get inspired, to move forward. We continuously improve Refind based on feedback from our users.

We'd love to hear from you! hello@refind.com

## Key features

- Daily curated articles
- Customizable interests
- Key takeaways highlighted
- Audio playback for articles
- Expert-curated deep dives
- Weekend catch-up edition
- Build personal library

## What do users think of Refind?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 📚 Curated, high-quality content
- 🤖 Personalized article recommendations
- ⏱️ Quick, easy-to-read articles
- 📥 Convenient daily email delivery
- 🗂️ Ability to save and organize articles
- 🧠 Helps expand knowledge and learning

**Cons**

- 🐛 App stability and navigation issues
- 💳 Concerns about premium subscription
- 🔍 Lack of customization options
- 🕰️ Outdated content in some cases

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Inability to close articles and navigate back
- Inconsistent app performance

**Most requested features**

- Offline reading mode
- Deeper integration with other apps
- More customization options
- Improved article organization tools

## Recent user reviews (10 of 385)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/refind-brain-food-daily/id1056141950/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Broken

*2026-06-02, version 4.4.12*

Not updated in 3 years and seems very broken now.

### 5/5 — A must for readers

*2026-05-22, version 4.4.12*

I would certainly recommend this one for folks who’re interested to read daily content around their areas of interest.

### 3/5 — Frustration with potential

*2026-04-14, version 4.4.12*

I am slightly frustrated at this app, it could be very very good. 
My issue is the suggested articles it is giving me. I have a wide range of options to choose from, but mostly it gives me the same sorts of articles on ‘self improvement’. This is great, but I have ticked 17 other interests which are not really coming up at all.
Also I asked the function to give me articles on history, and it just has completely ignored it. 
So in summary, it needs to vary what it sends me to read as I was hooked at the start and it’s just not hit the spot since.

### 5/5 — Nice collection of articles

*2025-12-07, version 4.4.12*

Shaped to what I really like. The first thing I do with my morning coffee.

### 3/5 — Not working on iOS26

*2025-10-21, version 4.4.12*

The sharing  button feature or „adding a link to my bookmarks at refind“ isn’t working for me since I upgraded to iOS26

### 5/5 — Daily Curiosity Dosis

*2025-10-17, version 4.4.12*

I use refind since more than 1000 days and it is still running strong in 2025! 

Refind is my source for inspiration and new topics and new sources as an addition to the feedreader which is more of an echo chamber. 

Workflow is: Scanning Refinds findings, sharing them to Goodreads and then transferring the highlights and parts I would like to work with to Obsidian. Works like a charm ;)

Hoping that more people come on board and Dominik will keep it running.

### 1/5 — Terrible

*2025-01-22, version 4.4.12*

I really tried to like it. But the app was so glitchy i ended up hating it. It didn’t load new articles daily, when I asked it to load new ones it didn’t, the recommendations were so bad and I kept trying to teach the algorithm but to no avail

### 3/5 — Refind is incredible, app is lacking.

*2024-10-16, version 4.4.12*

The app hasn't been updated in a year and I can't get the navigation to work properly in it when I open up an article I'm not able to close out of it and read another one without having to force close the entire half

### 5/5 — Diverse

*2024-09-25, version 4.4.12*

Really diverse and interesting topics

### 5/5 — REFIND - Brain food - Daily

*2024-09-16, version 4.4.12*

Great information! “quick” reads! Tailored to your interest! YOU choose what YOU have a interest in reading & it is sent to your in-box daily or to your liking! I HIGHLY recommend you give this REFIND App a “Try” the information is short quick straight to the point! Most 5 minute or less reads! Valuable information. ** I don’t have a lot of time in my life to give to wasted information, with an OVER abundance of information out there, REFIND is a place you can “Go to” to find a “quick” read if you just want to sharpen your knowledge on topics you wouldn’t think about looking up yourself. REFIND also let’s you “TELL THEM” what interests you! No filter *** VERY simple, you check the topic box that interest you, they send you quick short easy reads to your inbox daily! NO Ads trying to sell you “stuff” you don’t need or want! GIVE REFIND A TRY! *FYI… I have NO affiliate to REFIND- Brain Food I came across REFIND a couple mos. ago & it looked interesting! I was randomly asked to leave a review! J. Russell

## Frequently asked questions about Refind

### What does Refind do?

Refind delivers a daily selection of the best articles from around the web, tailored to your interests. It aims to help users become 1% better each day by providing high-quality, timeless content with key takeaways highlighted and audio options for listening on the go.

### How can I customize my interests on Refind?

You can customize your interests by following specific topics, thought leaders, and publications. The app offers hundreds of topics and allows further customization with hashtags, ensuring the content you receive is relevant to your niche or general interests.

### Is Refind free to use?

Yes, the application is free to use. It does not have in-app purchases or advertisements, offering a clean and uninterrupted learning experience for all users.

### What are the key features of Refind?

Key features include a daily handful of new articles, timeless pieces, customizable delivery times and link counts, personalized interests, highlighted key takeaways, audio playback, expert-curated deep dives, and a weekend edition for catching up.

### Who is Refind designed for?

Refind is built for lifelong learners and voracious readers who want to expand their knowledge and get inspired daily. It caters to individuals looking to make small, consistent improvements in their understanding and skills.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.4.12 — 2023-05-23

Improved topic selection for new users.

### 4.4.11 — 2023-03-17

Twitter login, fixed!

### 4.4.10 — 2023-02-16

What’s most important to you right now? Set your current focus and we’ll deliver you must-read pieces—piecemeal.

### 4.4.9 — 2022-12-15

What’s most important to you right now? Set your current focus and we’ll deliver you must-read pieces—piecemeal.

### 4.4.8 — 2022-09-16

What's most important to you right now? Set your current focus and we'll dig out must-read pieces from our archives.

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