# SME.sk — Správy, videá, podcasty

> Slovak news, videos, podcasts, and regional updates with customizable notifications. (iPhone/iPad app by Petit Press, a.s..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smesk/id409126327 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Petit Press, a.s.](https://appshunter.io/developer/409126330)
- Category: News, Magazines & Newspapers
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 77 App Store ratings · 77 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 34 MB
- Languages: American English, Slovak
- Released: 2011-02-01
- Data updated: 2026-09-03
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smesk/id409126327/reviews.md

## What is SME.sk?

Najčítanejšie spravodajstvo na slovenskom internete v praktickej aplikácii. SME.sk pre iPhone, iPad a Apple Watch vám ponúka rýchly prehľad o tom, čo sa deje na Slovensku a vo svete.

Najdôležitejšie a najnovšie správy zo SME.sk číta takmer dva a pol milióna ľudí na Slovensku, s aplikáciou SME.sk vám nič dôležité neunikne. Budete v obraze vďaka rýchlemu notifikačnému servisu a prehľadnému obsahu správ.

Aplikácia obsahuje články zo sekcií: Z domova, Zo zahraničia, Komentáre, Ekonomika, Kultúra, Šport, Auto, Tech a veda, Primár, Žena, Cestovanie, SME Plus, Fičí a aj anglické správy Slovak Spectator.

Čo všetko v aplikácii nájdete:
- Najčítanejšie správy za 4 a 24 hodín, 3 a 7 dní
- Rýchle notifikácie o aktuálnych udalostiach
- Vyhľadávanie obsahu na SME.sk
- Aktuálne spravodajské a publicistické videá TV SME
- Najnovšie články blogerov zo služby Blog SME
- Podcasty SME
- Rozhovory SME
- Správy z vášho regiónu (Bratislava, MY regióny, Korzár)
- Diskusie k článkom
- Lokalizovaná predpoveď počasia v menu
- Ukladanie článkov na neskoršie čítanie
- Widget s najnovšími článkami, dátumom a meninami

Možnosť predplatiť si prémiový obsah SME.sk:
• prémium bez reklamy za 8,99 €
• prémium za 6,99 €
• štandard za 4,49 €

Predplatné zakúpené v aplikácii platí aj na webe a môžete ho používať (neplatí pre nezobrazovanie reklamy).

Platba vám bude účtovaná na váš účet Apple pri potvrdení nákupu. Predplatné sa automaticky obnovuje, pokiaľ automatické obnovenie nevypnete minimálne 24 hodín pred koncom aktuálneho obdobia.

Vaše predplatné si môžete spravovať v účte Apple. Automatické obnovenie môžete vypnúť tým, že po zakúpení prejdete do svojho nastavenia účtu Apple. Akákoľvek nepoužitá časť bezplatnej skúšobnej doby, ak je ponúknutá, prepadne, keď si zakúpite predplatné tohto média.

Ochrana osobných údajov: https://www.sme.sk/dok/20455056/zasady-nakladania-s-osobnymi-udajmi-uzivatelov/

Všeobecné obchodné podmienky sú na adrese: https://www.sme.sk/c/7816641/pravidla-pouzivania-aplikacie-smesk.html

## Key features

- Latest news from Slovakia and the world
- Quick notifications for breaking events
- Access to videos and podcasts
- Regional news updates
- Content search and saving
- Weather forecast

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Štandard bez reklamy | $5.49 | per month |
| Neobmedzený prístup k obsahu aplikácie so zobrazovaním reklamy | $2.99 | per month |
| Vypnutie reklamy | $1.99 | per month |
| Štandard bez reklamy | $49.99 | per year |
| Vypnutie reklamy | $19.99 | per year |
| Štandard | $49.00 | per year |
| Prémium | $69.00 | per year |
| Prémium bez reklamy | $8.99 | per month |
| Prémium bez reklamy | $89.00 | per year |
| Prémium | $6.99 | per month |
| Štandard | $6.99 | per month |


## What do users think of SME.sk?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 👍 Great Slovak news app
- 👍 Simple and fast
- 👍 Good for information
- 👍 Well-designed and readable
- 👍 Nice pictures
- 👍 Good functionality
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Doesn't take up much space

**Cons**

- 😞 Slower than CNN
- 😞 Piano paywall for articles
- 😞 Articles not fully supported in app
- 😞 Ads for subscribers
- 😞 Subscription issues
- 😞 Frequent crashes
- 😞 Incompatible with older devices
- 😞 UI issues
- 😞 Poor article repetition
- 😞 Unwanted cookie pop-ups
- 😞 No offline reading
- 😞 Push notifications drain battery
- 😞 Poor article quality/grammar
- 😞 Not optimized for iPad
- 😞 Subscription doesn't work
- 😞 Content behind paywall
- 😞 App freezes
- 😞 Search not working
- 😞 Articles from newsletter not opening in app
- 😞 Basic and incomprehensible errors
- 😞 App crashes often

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Scrolling article returns to beginning
- Last update deleted saved articles
- Cookie consent shown on every launch
- App crashes frequently
- Articles not opening in app
- Search by title not working
- Subscription through iTunes doesn't work
- App crashes all the time
- Problems opening app
- App freezes
- Duplicate articles shown
- Push notifications cannot be turned off

**Most requested features**

- Offline reading capability
- iPad version
- Landscape mode
- Ability to save entire sections
- Inspiration from New York Times app for offline reading
- Control over opened articles

## Recent user reviews (10 of 77)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smesk/id409126327/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Chcem vedieť

*2025-11-10*

A SME mi dáva nárok

### 5/5 — Great news

*2025-09-22*

Great Slovak news app

### 5/5 — Chcem vedieť

*2025-09-17*

A SME mi dáva nárok

### 5/5 — Chcem vedieť

*2025-08-10*

A SME mi dáva nárok

### 5/5 — It is OK

*2025-08-03*

Slower than CNN, but quite good.

### 5/5 — Staci maly horizontalny pohyb prstom

*2025-07-27*

pri skrolovani clanku a clanok sa vrati na zaciatok. Otrasne.

**Developer response:** Dobŕy deň, ospravedlňujeme sa za neskorú odpoveď, aj za problémy s aplikáciou. Od vašej recenzie ubehol už nejaký čas a my sme poctivo pracovali na zlepšeniach v nových verziách. Veríme, že sa problém podarilo odstrániť. Prosím, dajte nám vedieť, ak by náhodou problém stále pretrvával. Vďaka.

### 5/5 — Chcem vedieť

*2025-05-21*

A SME mi dáva nárok

### 5/5 — It is OK

*2025-05-18*

Slower than CNN, but quite good.

### 5/5 — Chcem vedieť

*2025-05-02*

A SME mi dáva možnosť

### 5/5 — It is OK

*2025-04-20*

Slower than CNN, but quite good.

## Frequently asked questions about SME.sk

### What kind of content does the app offer?

The app provides the most read news from Slovakia and the world, covering sections like domestic news, international affairs, economy, culture, sports, and more. It also includes videos from TV SME, blog articles, podcasts, interviews, and regional news.

### What are the key features of the app?

Key features include real-time notifications for current events, the ability to search content on SME.sk, access to news videos and podcasts, regional news updates, and the option to save articles for later reading. It also offers a localized weather forecast.

### How much does the app cost?

The app itself is free to download and use. However, it offers premium subscription options for ad-free content and enhanced features, with different pricing tiers available. These subscriptions can be managed through your Apple account.

### Is the app compatible with different devices?

Yes, the app is available for iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch, ensuring a convenient news experience across various Apple devices.

### What are the benefits of a premium subscription?

Premium subscriptions offer an ad-free experience and access to exclusive content. There are different premium tiers available, and a subscription purchased within the app is also valid on the website.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 6.0.16 — 2026-09-02

- drobné úpravy a vylepšenia

### 6.0.15 — 2026-08-19

- drobné úpravy a vylepšenia

### 6.0.14 — 2026-07-12

- drobné úpravy a vylepšenia

### 6.0.13 — 2026-06-18

- drobné úpravy a vylepšenia

### 6.0.12 — 2026-06-02

- drobné úpravy a vylepšenia

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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 2026-09-03.*