103+ iOS apps curated and reviewed
Out of 103+ substack.com apps on iOS, 20 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.
| # | App | Price | Rating | Ads | In-App Purchases | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | Free | 4.9★ (502K) | No | Yes | Aug 2026 |
| 2 |  | Free | 4.6★ (10K) | No | No | Aug 2026 |
| 3 |  | Free | 4.8★ (1.4M) | Yes | Yes | Aug 2026 |
| 4 |  | Free | 4.6★ (7) | No | No | Jul 2026 |
| 5 |  | Free | 4.6★ (2K) | Yes | Yes | Aug 2026 |
| 6 |  | Free | 4.7★ (46K) | No | Yes | Aug 2026 |
| 7 |  | Free | 4.7★ (328K) | Yes | No | Aug 2026 |
| 8 |  | Free | 4.8★ (17K) | No | Yes | Aug 2026 |
Discover creators, ideas, and communities through videos, writing, and podcasts. Subscribe for free or upgrade to access exclusive content and connect directly with creators. Enjoy ad-free media and participate in live events.
Access thousands of inspiring and informative videos on a wide range of topics. Get personalized recommendations, watch with subtitles in over 100 languages, and download content for offline viewing. Stay curious and informed with this educational resource.
Stay informed with breaking news, local events, and personalized updates delivered directly to your device. Discover curated daily briefings, live news streams, and in-depth stories from trusted sources, covering everything from weather and traffic to national headlines.
This app transforms your spoken ideas into polished videos, written articles, and audio podcasts automatically. It streamlines content creation, allowing you to publish across multiple formats from a single conversation. Build your community and share your story effortlessly.
A distraction-free writing environment for Mac, iPhone, and iPad. It offers robust document management, seamless syncing, and flexible export options for writers of all kinds. Includes a proofreader and editing assistant.
This app aggregates news from thousands of sources, highlighting media bias, reliability, and ownership. It aims to help users escape echo chambers and understand different perspectives on any story.
Discover and collect stories on topics you love, curated by enthusiasts and top publishers. Personalize your feed, follow local news, and create your own magazines to share insights with a community.
Access a vast library of open-access research papers on your mobile device. Discover new studies, track mentions and readership of your work, and connect with fellow scholars. Explore millions of academic papers on diverse topics.
This app offers advanced podcast playback with features like silence removal, audio enhancement, and cross-device syncing. It helps organize listening, discover new shows, and provides flexible playback options for both audio and video podcasts.
Get breaking world and local news, along with trending headlines. This app offers a personalized news feed, custom alerts, and in-depth content hubs for major events. Access award-winning photos, videos, and articles.
Access breaking news, in-depth articles, podcasts, and live video streams from a trusted global news network. Enjoy documentaries, sports updates, and customizable alerts. Save content for later and listen to radio shows on demand.
Streamline event operations with a mobile tool for checking in attendees, scanning tickets, and managing guest lists. This app supports ticket sales at the door and real-time guest list synchronization for seamless event entry.
Capture fleeting thoughts and ideas from any source, including voice notes and shared links. Your captured content is automatically organized and accessible within your writing tools, like Claude, when you need it most. Own your notes as plain text files, ensuring they are always yours.
This app transforms your email newsletters and RSS feeds into listenable podcast-style audio episodes using AI. It's designed for busy individuals who want to consume written content on the go, turning articles into audio for background listening.
Monitor and understand your Beehiiv newsletter performance on the go. Get fast, focused insights to spend less time on dashboards and more time creating engaging content.
This app focuses on authentic connections through video-first profiles and verified users. It offers a private feed for sharing content with friends and allows for filtering potential connections by various criteria. Premium features enhance visibility and communication options.
Discover talented independent creators from platforms like YouTube, TikTok, and Substack that you might otherwise miss. Curate your favorite creators into personal fanzines and share them with friends.
Effortlessly transform your text into visually appealing carousel posts for social media. Customize colors, fonts, and layouts to create professional-looking content in seconds. Export directly to your camera roll for easy sharing.