# theSkimm — Making it easier to live smart

> Daily news, podcasts, and curated content for informed living. (iPhone/iPad app by theSkimm.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/theskimm/id1034995058 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [theSkimm](https://appshunter.io/developer/1034995057)
- Category: News, Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 13,230 App Store ratings · 150 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 33 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2016-04-18
- Data updated: 2026-09-03
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/theskimm/id1034995058/reviews.md

## What is theSkimm?

Meet: theSkimm app. We’ve got you covered on all the news and info you need to start your day. Think: news, podcasts, curated picks, and a personalized calendar to help you live your smartest life. Try the app for free. After that, pay less than a cup of coffee a month. 

Wake up with us.
It all starts with the Daily Skimm – the morning newsletter that connects the dots on how the biggest stories affect your life.

Dive deeper.
We help you navigate the complicated topics around your career, health, and wallet. 

Listen in.
Meet our podcasts: “Skimm This” explains the week’s biggest stories. “Skimm’d from the Couch” features advice from female leaders.

Stay up-to-date.
Our calendar integrates with yours so you never miss important moments, like awards shows, elections, and more.

Discover more.
We Skimm your shopping cart, streaming queue, and bookshelf. We'll help you discover things quicker, so you can spend your downtime smarter. 
 
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In-app purchase subscription required. All monthly subscriptions begin with a free trial, after which a recurring charge of $2.99 per month. All yearly subscriptions are charged $29.99 at the time of purchase, with a recurring charge billed annually.
Details:
- Subscription options: monthly subscription of $2.99 per month, or yearly subscription of $29.99 per year
- Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase
- Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period
- Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period
- Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase
- No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period
- theSkimm's Privacy Policy and Terms of Use can be visited at http://theskimm.com/privacy
- Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication

## Key features

- Daily news summaries
- In-depth articles
- Podcasts
- Personalized calendar integration
- Curated recommendations
- Career, health, and finance topics

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| theSkimm Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| theSkimm Yearly | $29.99 | per year |


## Chart rankings

- #25 in Top Grossing · News (US App Store)

## What do users think of theSkimm?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 📰 Concise and informative news
- 🗓️ Helpful calendar integration
- 🎧 Useful audio content
- 👍 Easy to stay informed
- 🤗 Entertaining and engaging

**Cons**

- 🤑 Paid subscription required
- 🗣️ Perceived political bias
- 🔗 Accidental link clicks while scrolling
- 🚫 Limited content for non-US users

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes
- Issues with 'Do Not Sell My Information' feature

**Most requested features**

- Offline content access
- More international news coverage
- Customizable news preferences
- Ability to remove ads for paid subscribers

## Recent user reviews (10 of 150)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/theskimm/id1034995058/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work for daily news

*2026-08-26, version 3.2.8*

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.

### 2/5 — Extremely slow loading

*2026-08-20, version 3.2.8*

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.

### 1/5 — Nothing works

*2026-08-18, version 3.2.8*

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.

### 2/5 — Glitch

*2026-08-14, version 3.2.8*

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.

### 2/5 — Disappointing app experience

*2026-08-07, version 3.2.8*

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.

### 2/5 — Never works

*2026-07-24, version 3.2.8*

This app never works when I need it to. I always get a message that it is prior to 6:20am ET, even when it’s noon. Then unable to access newsletters, which is the only reason I use the app.

### 1/5 — Unusable

*2026-07-15, version 3.2.8*

No matter the time of day it just says “oops. You’re up earlier than we are. Alarms set for 6:20 ET. Try again in a few minutes.” I tried uninstalling and reinstalling the app and nothing fixed it.

### 2/5 — “Sports calendar” = NWSL calendar

*2026-04-18, version 3.2.7*

Written in 2026: I started my Skimm subscription in 2016. I like the Skimm, I like what they provide, but I especially loved their calendar feature. I really enjoyed syncing my calendar with big events that are happening, movie releases, or other random things the Skimm added. One of their calendars focused on big things in the sports world. They described it as having events such as the Super Bowl or the start of a league’s season. Then new for 2026, they started including every NWSL game. Not just the start of the season, or the debut game for inaugural teams, but every game every week. It’s exhausting. It floods the calendar with events that do not align with what they advertise. I did not pay for a NWSL calendar. I subscribed because I wanted to hear when things like when the NWSL season started, not when Orlando plays Louisville week 5 of the season. I first brought this to customer service, but it’s clear they did not care. There’s no way to opt out of this; if you want to know when big things are happening in the world of sports, the Skimm will also ensure you know when EVERY SINGLE NWSL game is. It’s too bad that after 10 years, this is what made me cancel my subscription.

### 1/5 — Used to be good

*2026-01-29, version 3.2.6*

Nothing but bugs. Paid features are not updating anymore. The calendar feature is rarely working or kept up to date. Super disappointed.

### 1/5 — Endless bugs

*2025-11-16, version 3.2.6*

This app malfunctions constantly. Sometimes you can find the daily skimm where it’s supposed to be and other times you can’t. Sometimes you can find it elsewhere sometimes you can’t. Sometimes the home page gets stuck for days on same ad. Sometimes app flat out won’t open and sometimes there’s this glitch where some letters are symbols and the whole thing is illegible. That’s just everything that is wrong with the app itself. The newsletter used to be amazing; however, has turned almost entirely into a list of affiliate links it’s all about ad revenue now and no longer provides the substance it once did.

## Frequently asked questions about theSkimm

### 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.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.2.8 — 2026-06-24

Minor updates

### 3.2.7 — 2026-02-13

- Calendar related bug fixes

### 3.2.6 — 2025-08-06

We made some under-the-hood improvements with this update.

### 3.2.5 — 2025-07-09

Fixed an issue with the app crashing upon launch of the Home screen

### 3.2.3 — 2025-06-05

We've rolled out some under-the-hood improvements in this update.

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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.*