This news reader presents articles one by one, allowing you to quickly read or skip them. It offers AI-powered summaries on demand and an optional listening feature. Your reading experience is private, with no account, ads, or tracking.
1.1.3
October 28, 2026
FIXES AND READING IMPROVEMENTS • The source and date are no longer repeated below the cover. Reading time appears next to the category. • The “For You” count, which showed the count for “Whole mix”, has been removed. FIXES FOR IPHONE DUO • On the opened screen, the Watchlist button stays at the side when you turn to portrait and back to landscape. • With the screen half folded, the action bar lines up with the buttons above it again. • The list beside the article continues to the last available article. Its count matches the selected category or playlist, and read articles are more subdued.
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No, Riff is designed to be ad-free. The app explicitly states 'no ads' in its description, ensuring an uninterrupted reading experience for users.
Riff is currently supported on iPhone devices. It is designed to work seamlessly on iPhones, offering features like widgets for the home and lock screens.
Riff respects publisher paywalls. If an article is behind a subscription, Riff will show the excerpt and a link to the source, but it will not bypass the paywall.
Yes, Riff supports offline reading. Articles you choose to keep in your watchlist, along with their summaries, can be accessed even when you don't have an internet connection.
Riff has an age rating of 17+. This rating is typically assigned based on content that may not be suitable for younger audiences, though the app's core functionality is news consumption.
The latest version of Riff is 1.1.2, which was last updated on October 25, 2026. This indicates a recent update, suggesting ongoing development and support for the application.
No, Riff does not require an account. It operates without servers, fetching articles directly from publishers, and your data stays on your iPhone or in your private iCloud.
Riff offers subscription plans for $2.99 per month and $17.99 per year, both including a 14-day free trial. These plans provide access to the full features of the app.
