theSkimm

theSkimm

Making it easier to live smart

13K ratings
150 reviews
#31 in top-grossing News
📚 Education
📡 News
Free
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • April 18, 2016
  • June 24, 2026

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Stay informed with daily news summaries, in-depth articles on career, health, and finance, and engaging podcasts. Discover personalized recommendations and integrate events into your calendar to live smarter.

Daily news summaries
In-depth articles
Podcasts
Personalized calendar integration
Curated recommendations
Career, health, and finance topics
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What's New in theSkimm

3.2.8

June 24, 2026

Minor updates

Subscription plans

theSkimm Monthly

Living a smarter life one month at a time

$2.991 Month
7 Days trial
How to cancel theSkimm subscription ⁉️

Charts

Top Grossing

📊 31

News

The app has maintained its position at 31 recently.

Last updated on September 3, 2026.

User reviews

Doesn’t work for daily news

I have been a Skimmr for many years and now I may be jumping ship. The app straight up does not work to read the daily Skimm which is the main point of the entire brand. You can read yesterday’s, only the next day. It’s been like this for some time with no mention of working on this or anything. It’s honestly bizarre. But the entire point of this brand was to keep you in the know every morning— so forcing me to read things a day later is completely bonkers. Sad, I really loved the Skimm when it worked.
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Extremely slow loading

Really disappointed in the app lately. I am unable to load the daily news no matter what I try. If I look at the previous news, it only shows August 3 as the most recent previous news. I will be unsubscribing.

Nothing works

I would love to be able to use this app, but I can’t. I wanted this to help clean up my email inbox from all of The Skimm newsletters I get and read them all in one place. But the app doesn’t work. The Daily Skimm doesn’t open, it’s just a blank screen, and the past issues link opens to mid-July issues (it’s now mid-August). I just signed up for a paid monthly subscription thinking maybe I needed to upgrade to get access (even though I know it’s worked before just fine) but maybe I missed something and I really do enjoy reading the Daily Skimm and the other newsletters so I figured why not. But no. Nothing works. The Top Stories link doesn’t load anything either. It just spins. Also, and this has been a gripe for a while, why do the Skimm stories link to a browser version? I understand linking to outside stories but ones written by The Skimm, why can’t they be integrated into the app so that you’re not loading a screen on top of another screen? Seems like it defeats the purpose of having an app if I could go straight to the website to see the same thing. Not as convenient but at least that site works. I’m sad. It seems like there’s no desire for developers to keep this app updated or make it a more seamless experience. Canceling the subscription I just paid for and I’ll just go back to reading the newsletters in my email.
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Glitch

This is not the first time the app has glitched so that nothing loads—just a blank screen. I absolutely LOVE theSkimm when it’s working.

Disappointing app experience

I’ve been really frustrated with the app lately. The daily newsletters tend to load really slowly making you think there’s a glitch. But now, they aren’t loading at all. I resorted to reading the news a day late by clicking “past skimms” but now even the older ones aren’t loading. I am a subscriber. The app is up to date. Why can’t I read the daily news? So frustrating.
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Reported Bugs

2 issues

App crashes and freezes

Bug

Issues with 'Do Not Sell My Information' feature

Bug

Requested Features

4 requests

Offline content access

Feature

More international news coverage

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Customizable news preferences

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Ability to remove ads for paid subscribers

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FAQ

What does theSkimm app do?

TheSkimm app provides daily news summaries, in-depth articles on topics like career, health, and finance, and engaging podcasts. It also offers curated picks and a personalized calendar to help users stay informed and live smarter.

What are the key features of theSkimm app?

Key features include the "Daily Skimm" morning newsletter, deeper dives into career, health, and wallet topics, podcasts like "Skimm This" and "Skimm'd from the Couch," and a calendar that integrates with yours for important events. It also offers personalized recommendations for shopping, streaming, and books.

How much does theSkimm app cost?

The app offers a free trial, after which it requires an in-app purchase subscription. Monthly subscriptions cost $2.99 per month, and yearly subscriptions are $29.99 per year. These prices are less than a cup of coffee per month.

What kind of content can I find on theSkimm app?

You can find daily news summaries that connect major stories to your life, articles that help you navigate complex topics around your career, health, and finances, and podcasts that explain weekly news or feature advice from female leaders. It also offers curated recommendations for shopping, streaming, and books.

How does the calendar feature work?

The calendar feature integrates with your existing calendar to ensure you don't miss important moments like awards shows and elections. This helps you stay organized and up-to-date with significant events.