Horrible privacy policy
This app invasively collects private data on its users. Look at their privacy policy in the App Store. They collect as much as they can get, having nothing to do with legitimate use.
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Description
SmartNews helps you discover balanced, unbiased stories—for free. Connect with the world around you through editor curation and state-of-the-art algorithms. Whether it's politics, local coverage, sports, or entertainment, feeling good about being informed has never been easier.
Stay in the loop with news from top publishers: NBC News, MSNBC, USA Today, TIME, The Huffington Post, Bleacher Report, Quartz, The Verge, VICE, VOX, AP, Reuters, Buzzfeed, Fast Company.
SmartNews has 50 million downloads, 2+ million 5-star ratings, thousands of trusted publishers, and was the "Best Local News App" of 2022 according to BestApp.com.
INTRODUCING SMARTTAKE
Skip the misinformation, sensationalism, and biased news with SmartTake. A free comprehensive daily digest of balanced information focused on helping you feel good about being informed. Thoughtfully curated by our team of award-winning editors, SmartTake is here to feed your brain—not your bias—with local, entertainment, sports, politics, and science. Say goodbye to endless doomscrolling, and say hello to enriching your understanding of the world around you.
Balanced News
- Get access to stories that are free of bias—no paywalls ever.
- See coverage from every angle and all sides.
-Discover balanced, non-partisan information you can trust.
Political News
- Get prepared for the polls today with top stories from across the political spectrum.
- See trusted political news for free with up-to-the-minute insights.
- Understand political candidates and elections in your local area.
Trusted Sources
-We partner with thousands of credible publishers to bring you unbiased news from all sides.
-Our team of award-winning journalists validates content to ensure it meets our high-quality requirements.
- Read reliable breaking news coverage for your area for free.
Entertainment News
-Get an inside look at entertainment in Hollywood with updates about all things celebrity from movie stars to reality TV
-Discover news about upcoming movies or TV shows featuring your favorite actors.
-Set notifications and follow entertainment topics so you never miss a breaking celebrity story.
-Read news about the Oscars, Hollywood, Movie Stars, Fashion Week, and more.
Local News
-Get relevant local stories from top trusted publishers based on your location.
-Easily learn about the latest coverage and information for your hometown with the Local tab.
-Discover local updates, traffic, events, local weather, new restaurants, family activities, and so much more.
Sports News
-Welcome to your spot for sports stories.
-Get daily articles highlighting the latest games, teams, players, and sporting events.
-Set custom notifications for your favorite teams.
-See news about football, basketball, golf, tennis, soccer, and more.
SmartTake
-Stay informed while prioritizing mental health and advancing overall well-being.
-Get the balanced news in the form of three trending articles delivered straight to the top of your feed for free.
-Easily discover featured uplifting, informative, and important news stories alongside easy-to-digest summaries.
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SmartNews in the News
"Browse headlines quickly, customize your channels, and read the news offline. SmartNews is an excellent free alternative to other popular news apps."
- CNET
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SmartNews Awards
Best News Aggregator, 2023 (US)
Lifewire
Best Free News App, 2023 (US)
MakeUseOf
Best News App, 2023 (US)
AndroidCentral
Best Local News App, 2022 (US)
Bestapp
Best App of the Year, 2013 (Japan)
Google
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Reviews
"Better than Feedly or Flipboard. Love it!" Joe C.
"Much better than the new version of Apple News." - Donald B.
"Been using Google News but this is better. Much easier to share." Nikki H.
"Literally, one of the best news apps… It ranks with the likes of BBC News." -Lorraine C.
*Terms of Service
The SmartNews Terms of Service are linked below. Please read and confirm these terms before using our services.
https://www.smartnews.com/terms/
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Stay in the loop with news from top publishers: NBC News, MSNBC, USA Today, TIME, The Huffington Post, Bleacher Report, Quartz, The Verge, VICE, VOX, AP, Reuters, Buzzfeed, Fast Company.
SmartNews has 50 million downloads, 2+ million 5-star ratings, thousands of trusted publishers, and was the "Best Local News App" of 2022 according to BestApp.com.
INTRODUCING SMARTTAKE
Skip the misinformation, sensationalism, and biased news with SmartTake. A free comprehensive daily digest of balanced information focused on helping you feel good about being informed. Thoughtfully curated by our team of award-winning editors, SmartTake is here to feed your brain—not your bias—with local, entertainment, sports, politics, and science. Say goodbye to endless doomscrolling, and say hello to enriching your understanding of the world around you.
Balanced News
- Get access to stories that are free of bias—no paywalls ever.
- See coverage from every angle and all sides.
-Discover balanced, non-partisan information you can trust.
Political News
- Get prepared for the polls today with top stories from across the political spectrum.
- See trusted political news for free with up-to-the-minute insights.
- Understand political candidates and elections in your local area.
Trusted Sources
-We partner with thousands of credible publishers to bring you unbiased news from all sides.
-Our team of award-winning journalists validates content to ensure it meets our high-quality requirements.
- Read reliable breaking news coverage for your area for free.
Entertainment News
-Get an inside look at entertainment in Hollywood with updates about all things celebrity from movie stars to reality TV
-Discover news about upcoming movies or TV shows featuring your favorite actors.
-Set notifications and follow entertainment topics so you never miss a breaking celebrity story.
-Read news about the Oscars, Hollywood, Movie Stars, Fashion Week, and more.
Local News
-Get relevant local stories from top trusted publishers based on your location.
-Easily learn about the latest coverage and information for your hometown with the Local tab.
-Discover local updates, traffic, events, local weather, new restaurants, family activities, and so much more.
Sports News
-Welcome to your spot for sports stories.
-Get daily articles highlighting the latest games, teams, players, and sporting events.
-Set custom notifications for your favorite teams.
-See news about football, basketball, golf, tennis, soccer, and more.
SmartTake
-Stay informed while prioritizing mental health and advancing overall well-being.
-Get the balanced news in the form of three trending articles delivered straight to the top of your feed for free.
-Easily discover featured uplifting, informative, and important news stories alongside easy-to-digest summaries.
***
SmartNews in the News
"Browse headlines quickly, customize your channels, and read the news offline. SmartNews is an excellent free alternative to other popular news apps."
- CNET
***
SmartNews Awards
Best News Aggregator, 2023 (US)
Lifewire
Best Free News App, 2023 (US)
MakeUseOf
Best News App, 2023 (US)
AndroidCentral
Best Local News App, 2022 (US)
Bestapp
Best App of the Year, 2013 (Japan)
***
Reviews
"Better than Feedly or Flipboard. Love it!" Joe C.
"Much better than the new version of Apple News." - Donald B.
"Been using Google News but this is better. Much easier to share." Nikki H.
"Literally, one of the best news apps… It ranks with the likes of BBC News." -Lorraine C.
*Terms of Service
The SmartNews Terms of Service are linked below. Please read and confirm these terms before using our services.
https://www.smartnews.com/terms/
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SmartNews FAQ
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Is SmartNews free?
Yes, SmartNews is completely free and it doesn't have any in-app purchases or subscriptions.
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Is SmartNews legit?
⚠️ The SmartNews app has poor ratings and negative feedback. Users seem unsatisfied with its performance or features.
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How much does SmartNews cost?
SmartNews is free.
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What is SmartNews revenue?
To get estimated revenue of SmartNews app and other AppStore insights you can sign up to AppTail Mobile Analytics Platform.
User Rating
4.53 out of 5
87 ratings in Switzerland
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Ratings History
SmartNews Reviews
best
best news app ever, lovin it
Multilingual Users
Great app, I'd give it five stars if it offered the possibility of combining country editions. That way I wouldn't have to switch back and forth between Japan, U.S. and intentional (and others as they become available) in settings. Subtracted another star from my rating when I realized all my preferences and channels are lost when I switch languages.
どうしようもないビジネスモデル
ニュース記事の合間に関係ない広告を表示するなど、自分達で作り出したアプリの不便さをサプスクで取り払うと言う、本当にどうしようもない事やってんのに評価⭐︎4?。 あり得ないでしょう。
dポイントの企画がどんどん悪化してる
ポイント数が減るとか、必要な閲覧記事数が増えるとかは、まあ、しょうがないのかなとは思います。 （個人的には、前置きなくどんどん減らしていくのには悪意しか感じられませんけど） ただ、記事を読むという判定まで厳しい、あるいは判定まで時間を要するようになったのは残念です。 改変したにしても、お知らせが一切ないですし。 広告記事を読んでるとかではないです。 （広告以外にも対象外があるなら、それこそお知らせすべきで） 今は5記事でポイントのはずですが、何記事読めばいいのやら。 （昨日アプリのアップデート前後だったので、その関係で不具合かなと思ったんですが、今日も認定反映遅いので投稿）
SMART NEWS
昔の記事をあたかもリアルタイムのようなニュースとして載せるのは、混乱するのでやめてほしい。 一部有料にした為か、全体の質の低下が目立つ！ あと見出しで引っ掛かけるような、安っぽいニュースはやめた方が良い！
もはや詐欺アプリ
スマニューが金払ってる記事をいかに読ませないか。 スマニューが金貰ってる記事をいかに開かせるか。 あきれるほど腐心のほどがうかがえる。
共有が不便になった
謎の独自ドメインのURLが共有されるようになり迷惑
リンク改悪
使いやすいアプリだが、記事をシェアする時に、スマートニュース用のリンクに変換されてしまう。 シェアされた側は、スマートニュースアプリがないと記事を読めない。 昔の方が良かった。 一般的なニュースメディアの動画や写真は確認できるし、使いやすい。
天気予報が当たらない
こんなに天気予報当たらないのも珍しい
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App Info
- Category
- News
- Publisher
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SmartNews
- Languages
- English, Japanese
- Recent release
- 24.12.40 (2 days ago )
- Released on
- Oct 1, 2014 (10 years ago )
- Also available in
- Japan , United States , Canada , Australia , Taiwan , India , Thailand , Vietnam , Philippines , Mexico , Hong Kong SAR China , Singapore , Malaysia , South Korea , South Africa , Brazil , New Zealand , Indonesia , Switzerland , Russia , United Arab Emirates , Nigeria , Colombia , Türkiye , Saudi Arabia , Pakistan , Peru , Israel , Dominican Republic , Ukraine , Lebanon , Chile , Egypt , Ecuador , Argentina , Algeria , Kuwait , Bahrain , Nepal , Sri Lanka , Azerbaijan , Kazakhstan , Armenia , Tunisia , Madagascar , Belarus , Uzbekistan , Brunei
- Last Updated
- 3 months ago
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