# The Round News — Stay informed, not overwhelmed

> Calm, AI-summarized news from trusted sources, linked to originals. (iPhone/iPad app by Linda Mccauley.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-round-news/id6747627202 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Linda Mccauley](https://appshunter.io/developer/1822086382)
- Category: News, Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.4 · 35 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2025-07-01
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-round-news/id6747627202/reviews.md

## What is The Round News?

The Round was built because the news shouldn’t make you panic, it should keep you grounded.

The Round is a calm, focused news app that gives you clean summaries of the day’s top stories, free from hype, outrage, or bias. Whether you’re looking for quick updates or thoughtful headlines, The Round helps you stay informed without getting overwhelmed.
Every story is pulled from trusted sources, rewritten in a clear and neutral tone by AI, and linked directly to the original article so you can explore further if you choose.  

What You’ll Find:

The top stories in politics, world events, sports, and entertainment, updated throughout the day.
AI-Written Summaries written in a neutral tone
Complex stories, rewritten in a calm, accessible way.
Source Transparency
Every summary links to the full original article with a bias rating included.
Save articles to read later. 
Tap once to save a story.
The Round helps you start your day with clarity, not noise.
News without the sharp edges.

Terms of Use: https://www.theround.news/terms-and-conditions

## Key features

- AI-written neutral summaries
- Calm and accessible story rewriting
- Links to original articles with bias rating
- Save articles for later
- Top stories in politics, world events, sports, entertainment

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $4.99 | per month |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-round-news/id6747627202/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great app and very user friendly

*2025-07-02*

Only been using for a day but so far it’s great! Able to find news without dealing with stuff I don’t need nor want to see. It’s not fancy but it is perfect for what it’s meant to be used for.

## Frequently asked questions about The Round News

### What is The Round News?

The Round News is a news application that provides calm, focused summaries of the day's top stories. It aims to keep users informed without overwhelming them with hype or bias.

### How does The Round News summarize articles?

Every story is pulled from trusted sources and rewritten in a clear and neutral tone by AI. Each summary is linked directly to the original article.

### Can I save articles in The Round News?

Yes, you can save articles to read later with a single tap. This feature allows you to curate content for future reading.

### What kind of news does The Round News cover?

The app covers top stories in politics, world events, sports, and entertainment, updated throughout the day.

### Is The Round News free to use?

The Round News is free to download and use. It offers a Premium subscription for $4.99 per month for enhanced features.

### What devices does The Round News support?

The Round News is currently supported on iPhone and iPod devices.

### How often is The Round News updated?

The app was last updated on July 22, 2025, with version 1.2. The release date was July 1, 2025.

### What is the age rating for The Round News?

The Round News has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.2 — 2025-07-22

Fixed glitches
Upgraded Search Function

### 1.1 — 2025-07-21

Version Update:
Home page has a calm news summary of the latest news
News feeds let you select which news you want to see
"Why it Matters" section gives context to the news story on the Details page
Improved Setting page layout

### 1.0 — 2025-07-01

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 2026-06-10.*