# Smashviews — Instant News, Without The Bias

> Unbiased news delivery with user-selected sources and no algorithmic filtering. (iPhone/iPad app by Evan Hedding.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smashviews/id1625392671 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Evan Hedding](https://appshunter.io/developer/1623693042)
- Category: News, Social Networking
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 5 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 8 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2023-07-12
- Data updated: 2026-06-11
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smashviews/id1625392671/reviews.md

## What is Smashviews?

A simple app with a simple purpose: deliver you news without any external or unwanted oversight. We built smashviews because it is painfully difficult to find a news app that operates as smooth as the big guys, but doesn't use you for your data every time you click--all the while running algorithms in the background that decide which articles you see and don't see.

Simply put, we don't believe that an algorithm should be deciding this for you, which is why we deliver the news to you unadulterated. You chose the sources and you chose what's important to read or not read. 

News gets delivered by the minute, as soon as it gets published. Review the feed at the end of the day, or keep track of breaking news as it happens. Missed an article or want to check other sources? Use our search page. See an event break in real time but can't read it in the moment? Save it to your profile and come back later.

Download smashviews today! You won't be disappointed.


P.S. 
smashviews is brand new and we will be continuously adding functionality. Features soon to come include more sources, more categories, local sources, custom categories, and a widget. If you have any suggestions or requests, for app functionality or specific local sources, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at support@smashnews.org

## Key features

- User-selected news sources
- No algorithmic content filtering
- Real-time news delivery
- Article search functionality
- Save articles for later

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smashviews/id1625392671/reviews.md

### 5/5 — cutting to the chase

*2023-08-10, version 2.11*

cutting out some of the bias and hidden agendas some news outlets/apps have, Smashviews is great in letting you personalize and customize what’s important to you.  not some algorithm. simple and clean to use, well organized. great change of pace vs many of todays options with too many options in themselves. highly recommend!

### 5/5 — Needs additions, but it’s new

*2023-07-28, version 2.11*

Honestly, for a news app it, it’s great. Very simple. It does everything I want, without the weird algorithms in the background. Would love to see more features come out but it’s brand new so I can wait.

## Frequently asked questions about Smashviews

### What makes Smashviews different from other news apps?

Smashviews delivers news without external oversight or algorithmic filtering, allowing you to choose your sources and control what you read. It avoids using your data for personalized feeds.

### How often is Smashviews updated?

The app was last updated on August 26, 2024, with version 3.0. The developer plans to continuously add functionality, including more sources and features.

### What devices does Smashviews support?

Smashviews is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### Is Smashviews suitable for younger users?

Smashviews has an age rating of 17+, suggesting it is intended for mature audiences due to its content or complexity.

### Can I save articles in Smashviews to read later?

Yes, you can save articles that break in real time but you cannot read at the moment. These saved articles can be accessed from your profile later.

### Does Smashviews have ads?

No, Smashviews does not contain advertisements. It is a free app without any ads.

### What is the user feedback on Smashviews?

Smashviews has a perfect rating of 5.0 stars from 5 ratings, indicating very positive initial user sentiment.

### What features are planned for future updates of Smashviews?

Future updates are planned to include more news sources, more categories, local sources, custom categories, and a widget. Users are encouraged to provide suggestions.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 3.0 — 2024-08-26

New server

### 2.11 — 2023-07-17

- Fixed bug in loading preferred sources
- Added more sources

### 2.1 — 2023-07-13

- Added new sources
- Fixed bug in source selection window
- Altered logo

### 2.0 — 2023-07-12

No release notes.

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-11.*