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SmartNews: Breaking News

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Released
February 3, 2015
Updated
November 2, 2026

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Access top news from premium publishers in multiple languages with intelligent curation. Earn rewards for reading articles, which can be redeemed for gift cards or donated to charity. Stay informed on local events, politics, entertainment, sports, and health.

✓Curated news from premium publishers
✓Multi-language translation
✓Earn rewards for reading
✓Local and travel news updates
✓Politics, entertainment, sports, and health coverage
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What users say about SmartNews

Reviews of SmartNews are mixed: the News app is rated 4.6/5 from 929K App Store ratings. What users like most: excellent news app, wide variety of news sources. Top complaints: excessive and intrusive ads, biased or unreliable news sources. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 💯Excellent news app
  • 🌐Wide variety of news sources
  • 🔍Customizable news feed
  • 📰Comprehensive news coverage
  • 🔖Useful feature to save articles for later
  • 🧠Smart news curation

Negative things

  • 📢Excessive and intrusive ads
  • 🤖Biased or unreliable news sources
  • 🔄Frequent app freezes and crashes
  • 🔋High battery consumption
  • 🔍Lack of customization and filtering options
  • 📌Inability to remove unwanted news sources
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What's New in SmartNews

26.11.10

November 2, 2026

- Performance improvements and bug fixes to enhance your reading experience.

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Last updated on November 8, 2026.

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User reviews

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Points… What the heck!?

I only use this app to get points towards gift cards. If that doesn’t work, there is no point and there are far more ways to get my news. I understand one or two days of maintenance or bugs, but it has been far beyond that now. Fix your app to do what you promised!
MMsMandy1207

Not so smart

Obvious poor AI content. Misleading introductions such as headlines regarding photos of whatever but no photos.
As of 11/5/2026 the vast majority of “news” has been the same articles rearranged every hour or so.
WWarurmonk

Old news

Why do I keep seeing news that are two, three days old when it is an election week and news are coming out every hour. Same horrible useless articles keep popping up.
Vvinnie90014

Increasingly Bias

All the factors in news isn’t being reported. Readers need to supplement and look for the entire story elsewhere.
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News

Waaaaayyyyy too left for me…. Please report the real news and be real journalist s!!
KKhaines1123
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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Notifications not working as expected

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Articles not loading properly

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Scrolling issues and lags

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Inconsistent app behavior across devices

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Requested Features

5 requests

Ability to permanently block unwanted news sources

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Option to view news in chronological order

Feature

Improved local news coverage

Feature

Offline reading mode

Feature

Enhanced sharing capabilities

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FAQ

Does SmartNews have ads?

Yes, SmartNews contains advertisements. Users can opt for an "Ads-free SmartNews" subscription to remove ads, with pricing options including $3.99/month with a 1-month free trial or $4.99/month with a 7-day free trial.

What is the SmartNews rewards program?

SmartNews rewards users with points for reading articles and completing daily missions. These points can be exchanged for gift cards from various brands or donated to supported charities.

Can I read news in languages other than English with SmartNews?

Yes, SmartNews supports reading news in English, Spanish, Chinese, and more. Articles can be translated into your native language with a single tap for easier comprehension.

How often is SmartNews updated?

The app's latest version is 26.11.10, and it was last updated on November 2, 2026. This indicates a relatively frequent update schedule to ensure performance and new features.

What devices is SmartNews available on?

SmartNews is available on iPhones and iPads, allowing users to access news content across Apple's mobile ecosystem.

What are the pros and cons of SmartNews according to user reviews?

Users praise SmartNews for its excellent news aggregation, wide variety of sources, and customizable feed. However, some users report issues with excessive ads, potential bias in news sources, and app performance problems like freezes and crashes.

Is SmartNews suitable for younger users?

SmartNews has an age rating of 12+, suggesting it is appropriate for teenagers and older users. The content covers a range of topics including politics, entertainment, and health.

How does SmartNews compare to other news apps?

User reviews suggest SmartNews is considered better than apps like Feedly, Flipboard, and Apple News by some users, citing ease of sharing and overall quality. It is also noted as a good alternative to Google News.