# Uplifting News — Good news, every single day

> Curated positive and uplifting news articles from global sources. (iPhone/iPad app by Matt McWilliam.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uplifting-news/id1486710605 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Matt McWilliam](https://appshunter.io/developer/1074493880)
- Category: News, Entertainment
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 28 App Store ratings · 6 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: +4
- Requires: iOS 17.6 · 1 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2020-01-24
- Data updated: 2026-09-04
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uplifting-news/id1486710605/reviews.md

## What is Uplifting News?

Uplifting News is your daily escape from doomscrolling: a clean, beautiful feed of genuinely good news. Medical breakthroughs, environmental wins, acts of kindness, and stories that restore your faith in people.

WHAT YOU GET

• A fast, modern feed with a rich image for every story
• Stories gathered around the clock from trusted positive-news publishers, including Good News Network, Positive News, Reasons to be Cheerful, Nice News, and more
• A built-in reader that shows full articles in a clean, ad-free view, with no clutter and no leaving the app
• Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets: Top Story for the latest good news, and Daily Sunshine for a positive thought every day
• Save your favorite stories and read them anytime
• Flag anything that isn't uplifting, and it disappears for you (and for everyone if enough readers agree)
• Share any story, or copy its link, in a tap
• No accounts, no ads, no tracking. We don't collect your data. Period.

FREE
Read up to 10 uplifting stories every day, and save up to 10 favorites.

UNLIMITED (subscription)
• Unlimited stories, every day
• Unlimited saved stories
• Full access to every source
• Support the future of good news

Plans: $4.99/month or $47.99/year (save 20%). New subscribers start with a 1-week free trial. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings → Apple Account → Subscriptions.

Privacy Policy: https://www.upliftingnewsapp.com/privacy-policy/
Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

The news doesn't have to be bleak. Start your day uplifted.

## Key features

- Daily uplifting news articles
- Escape negative news
- Free tier with 10 articles/day
- Unlimited articles with paid plan
- Customizable push notifications
- User-friendly interface
- Supports all markets

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Monthly Plan | $4.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Annual Plan | $47.99 | per year |


## Recent user reviews (6 of 6)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uplifting-news/id1486710605/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Nice premise, but awful execution

*2023-12-01, version 1.5*

I was looking for a news reader that concentrated on positivity and found this, and was excited to try it. It’s paywalled and keeps insisting on showing video while I’m trying to read articles. Very disappointed.

### 3/5 — Not always uplifting

*2021-07-18, version 1.5*

Some of the news articles shared truly are uplifting for all.  Others are only uplifting depending on your political position on the topic.  And then there are times where it doesn’t seem uplifting at all.  I like the idea, but it’s not consistently uplifting in my opinion.

### 5/5 — About time

*2020-05-04, version 1.5*

Positive vibes only;  but don’t be fooled. Still well curated and up to date. A must have.

### 5/5 — This is what we need

*2020-04-11, version 1.5*

After watching the documentary After Truth on HBO about how the fake news is basically running our world, I finally understand how and why we are in the situation we are in. This is a time when fake news (or worse, leaders calling the real facts and real news fake news) could be costing hundreds of thousands of lives. 

We need this one location that we can all band together and focus on what is positive in the world today. We have such an amazing opportunity to help so many people. We just need to be informed correctly. Positively, and accurately. Hopefully this app can stay positive. It’s so hard right now to get angry at past mistakes. In the end we can only accept the situation we are in and move forward with love and kindness. Love and kindness will win the day. Love this app so far.

### 5/5 — Phenomenal

*2020-03-20, version 1.3*

It feels like the media thrives only on “the more negative the story, the better”! The media instills fear and negativity in our lives without us even realizing it. It effects our moods and the way we live our lives day to day. It’s so nice to wake up and see positivity in the world!! This is desperately needed in times like these!!

### 5/5 — Useful app

*2020-03-19, version 1.1*

Simple but useful for me

## Frequently asked questions about Uplifting News

### What does Uplifting News do?

Uplifting News provides a curated selection of positive, good, and inspirational news articles from around the world. The free plan offers up to ten articles daily, while a paid subscription unlocks unlimited access and advanced features.

### Can I view more than 10 articles per day with Uplifting News?

Yes, you can view unlimited articles per day by upgrading to a paid monthly or annual plan. This subscription also enables advanced notification preferences and article sharing features.

### Is there a discount for an annual subscription to Uplifting News?

Yes, an annual subscription offers a 20% discount compared to the monthly plan. The annual cost is $47.99 USD.

### How do I cancel my Uplifting News subscription?

You can cancel your subscription at any time through your iTunes account settings. Cancellations must be made at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period to avoid automatic renewal.

### Does Uplifting News have ads?

No, Uplifting News is ad-free. The app focuses on providing a clean and uninterrupted reading experience for its users.

### What devices support Uplifting News?

Uplifting News is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed for iOS devices.

### How often is Uplifting News updated?

The app's latest version is 1.5, last updated on March 31, 2020. New articles are updated daily.

### What is the user rating for Uplifting News?

Uplifting News has a strong user rating of 4.3 stars, based on 20 ratings. This indicates a generally positive user sentiment.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.2 — 2026-06-23

Our biggest update yet:

• Tap any story to preview it right in the feed
• A new built-in reader shows full articles in a clean, ad-free view
• Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets: Top Story and Daily Sunshine
• Save your favorite stories to read anytime
• Not uplifting? Swipe to flag it and it's gone
• Faster sharing, plus Copy Link
• New menu with About, FAQ, and your reading stats
• Try Unlimited free for a week
• More good news: new trusted sources joined the feed

Still no ads, no tracking, no data collection. Existing subscribers carry over automatically.

### 2.0 — 2026-06-11

Uplifting News has been completely rebuilt!

• Brand-new design. Faster, cleaner, and built for the latest iPhones
• Fixed: story images now load reliably (thanks for your patience!)
• New: stories from multiple trusted positive-news publishers in one feed
• Read articles in-app and share them in one tap
• No ads, no tracking, no data collection

Existing subscribers: your subscription carries over automatically, nothing to do.

### 1.5 — 2020-03-31

Performance and user-experience improvements.
Updated several functions to make for a more user-friendly experience.

### 1.4 — 2020-03-27

Performance and user-experience improvements.
Updated several functions to make for a more user-friendly experience.
Updated the Home screen widget to display most recent articles daily.
Added a status screen for users to view their subscription information.
Added a Restore Subscription option to restore previous purchases.

### 1.3 — 2020-03-20

User experience improvements.
Updated text on several screens to make for a more user-friendly experience.

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