# Root News: Smart Daily Brief — World headlines & analysis

> AI-powered news aggregator delivering unbiased, concise summaries and in-depth analysis. (iPhone/iPad app by ROOT LABS OÜ.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/root-news-smart-daily-brief/id6748605459 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [ROOT LABS OÜ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1826523975)
- Category: News, Magazines & Newspapers
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 74 App Store ratings · 11 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 20 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2025-08-28
- Data updated: 2026-08-31
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/root-news-smart-daily-brief/id6748605459/reviews.md

## What is Root News?

The fastest way to read & understand the news.

Root news uses AI to scan thousands of articles every day, filters out the clickbait and clutter, and shows you only what actually matters - broken down in clear, scannable briefings you can read in seconds or dig into for context.

No algorithm guessing what you'll click. No filler. Just the stories that matter, surfaced fast.

WHY 

Globe - Explore the world, country by country. Tap any country to read a full editorial briefing on its politics, economy, and what to watch - plus the latest news tagged to it. 

Signal - Your daily news dashboard. The biggest stories broken down with deep analysis: background, key players, both sides, what's next. Plus a personalized audio briefing, refreshed twice daily.

Editorial Briefings - Every story comes with bullet-point summaries you can scan in seconds. Tap to expand into a full deep-dive with context, key terms explained, and why it matters.

Expand for Depth - Go deeper on any story with one tap. Get the full context, see both sides, understand complex topics in plain language.

10 Categories - World, US Politics, Tech, AI, Crypto, Business, Science, Health, Sports, Culture.

Real-Time Updates - Updated around the clock so you never fall behind.

HOW IT WORKS

We monitor global news sources continuously, score stories by importance, and surface only what's worth your attention. No clickbait. No filler. No opinion pieces disguised as news.

Like having a newsroom working for you 24/7.

5 minutes a day. Fully informed.

News should be efficient. That's why we built Root.

Free to download, no ads. Subscribe to Root Pro for Signal briefings, audio + text dailies, Globe country briefings, and AI-powered analysis on every story.

Terms: rootnews.app/terms | Privacy: rootnews.app/privacy
Support: support@rootnews.app

## Key features

- AI-curated unbiased headlines
- Bullet-point story summaries
- AI-powered in-depth analysis
- Daily news dashboard (Signal)
- 10 news categories
- Real-time updates

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Root Pro (Annual Discount) | $19.99 | per year |
| Root Pro (Annual) | $29.99 | per year |
| Root Pro (Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Annual Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Monthly Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Annual Premium | $29.99 | per year |


## Chart rankings

- #161 in Top Free · Magazines & Newspapers (US App Store)

## Recent user reviews (10 of 11)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/root-news-smart-daily-brief/id6748605459/reviews.md

### 5/5 — By far the best way to stay informed

*2026-08-16*

I’ve had a number of friends recommend this app to me and it didn’t disappoint! Impartial, accurate, and gives me the opportunity to make my own opinion. Would love to see this have a community board to share personal perspectives with others!

### 5/5 — Amazing!

*2026-08-07*

Unbiased news! Love this app!

### 5/5 — Good app but…

*2026-08-01*

Good app but, it would be more convenient to be able to change languages…even though it’s a great app for information

### 1/5 — If you like a completely AI run app, then download it, otherwise don’t.

*2026-07-24*

This app seems to be entirely ran by artificial intelligence. If you click on certain countries like India or China, their flags are wrong, and look to be generated by AI. It wouldn’t be that hard to go in and put the proper flag of each country in its proper place. Some countries that are major players in the world don’t even have flags. France, Norway, just to name a few. This isn’t app breaking, just frustrating. It seems like no human effort was poured into this app whatsoever.

**Developer response:** Thanks so much for flagging this, and I'm sorry it landed poorly - you were completely right. A handful of country flags (China, India, and a few others) were rendering incorrectly on or not at all on some devices, due to a rendering bug on our end, not a content issue. We've now fixed it: every flag in the app has been rebuilt to display correctly, and the update is on its way. I really appreciate you taking the time to point it out - it genuinely helped us catch and fix it. If you spot anything else: support@rootnews.app /

Many thanks.

### 5/5 — Better than anything i tried

*2026-07-14*

Usually i would just hear news on the tv, and then the part i wanna hear gets unheard….So then i always go and research it, but that takes too much of my time. Thats when i found this gosh dang amazing app ever. Its so organized which i love, but i do wish there was canadian politics, but im hoping thats coming soon

### 5/5 — This is PEAK

*2026-07-13*

I have had this app for a month now and it is so good there is no adds at all and it is so worth having it if you are always looking on websites or other apps with a bunch of adds. Thank you sooo much for not having adds on your app🤩🔥👍

### 5/5 — Useful app

*2026-06-11*

Really useful app for unbiased news. Pop in and out in a few mins and get up to speed with what’s up in the world

**Developer response:** Thanks so much - that quick, unbiased catch-up is exactly the ritual we built Root for. Really appreciate you taking the time to share this.

### 2/5 — Articles need to be proof read by humans before released

*2026-05-25*

Clearly no one proof reads what the AI writes before it’s released because some of the articles get key facts wrong

**Developer response:** Thanks for the feedback - accuracy is something we take seriously and are continuously improving. If you come across a specific factual issue, please email support@rootnews.app with the article title so we can look into it and fix it fast. Really appreciate you flagging this.

### 5/5 — Great news provider

*2026-04-26*

Root News has quietly become my go-to source each morning - it’s the first thing I check to get a clear sense of what’s going on.

What stands out is how focused it is: the stories are concise, stripped of unnecessary commentary, and stick to the facts. That makes it easy to stay informed without having to sift through opinion-heavy content.

At the same time, I appreciate that I can dig deeper when I want to. The additional context and explanations help me better understand topics and expand my knowledge without feeling overwhelmed.

All in all, it’s a smart, well-balanced way to stay informed.

**Developer response:** Thank you for taking the time to write this - genuinely. Concise on the surface, deeper when you want it, minimal opinion - that's exactly the balance we're trying to strike, and it's really motivating to hear it's landing. Grateful to have you as a reader.

### 4/5 — Great app, hoping for continued support going forward

*2026-04-10*

By far the most streamlined and simple way to get the facts on current events. Hoping to have an option to see Canadian Politics and maybe other topics to switch out the ones I’m less interested in.

**Developer response:** Thank you - really glad the streamlined approach is working for you. Canadian Politics specifically isn't covered yet, but expanding regional coverage as we grow is on our radar. Really appreciate you taking the time to share this.

## Frequently asked questions about Root News

### Does Root have ads?

No, Root is ad-free. The app is free to use, with an optional subscription for premium features.

### What are the subscription options for Root?

Root offers several subscription plans, including Root Pro for $29.99/year and Monthly Premium for $9.99/month, which includes a 3-day free trial.

### How often is Root updated?

The app was last updated on May 13, 2026, indicating regular updates to ensure real-time news delivery and feature enhancements.

### What devices does Root support?

Root is currently available on iPhone, providing a mobile-first news experience.

### What is the age rating for Root?

Root has an age rating of 12+, making it suitable for teenagers and adults.

### How does Root ensure news is unbiased?

Root uses AI to scan thousands of articles from hundreds of sources worldwide, filtering for importance and presenting clear, unbiased summaries without opinion pieces disguised as news.

### What is the 'Signal' feature in Root?

Signal is Root's daily news dashboard, which breaks down the biggest stories with deep analysis, including background, key players, and future outlook. It also offers a personalized audio brief refreshed twice daily.

### Can I get more context on a story in Root?

Yes, you can expand any story for a concise deep-dive or tap underlined terms to instantly understand complex topics, all powered by AI.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.2 — 2026-08-18

• Smoother, faster category pages
• Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 4.1 — 2026-08-13

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 4.0 — 2026-08-04

• A smoother, more personal setup experience
• Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 3.9 — 2026-07-30

• A smoother, more polished onboarding experience
• Various UI refinements and performance improvements
• Bug fixes

Thanks for using Root News.

### 3.8 — 2026-07-22

This update includes bug fixes and performance improvements.

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