Briefly: Minimalist News

Name: Briefly: Minimalist News
Rating: 4.6 (29 reviews)
Author: Maxwell Andrew

By: Maxwell Andrew App

Minimalist News

Overview

Version:

1.3

Last updated: 2026-05-10

Ranking

#214,221 ▲ 4,474

Overall

Features & Capabilities

Briefly is a private, ad-free, minimalist news app.

Choose from 40+ sources from The New York Times and The Economist to Pitchfork, The Intercept, and Al Jazeera. Briefly streams the latest headlines into a beautiful feed. No algorithm. No personalization. Tap to read.

No account. No trackers. No data collection. Nothing leaves your device.

Adaptive dark mode. Pull to refresh. Shake to refresh. Designed for iPhone and iPad.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App

By:

Maxwell Andrew

Rating:

4.60

(29) 0.10

Version:

1.3 Last updated: 2026-05-10

Version code:

885348145

Creation date:

2018-01-15

Compatible devices:

Size:

24.98MB

URLs:

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-08-10

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 214,221 ▲ 4,474

For Developers

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Developed by:

Maxwell Andrew

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/briefly-minimalist-news/id1317499402

User Reviews

Overall, the reviews are overwhelmingly positive. Users praise the app’s simple, easy-to-use interface and its efficiency in surfacing daily news, making it a staple part of their morning routine. Several reviewers compare it favorably to alternatives like Feedly and Apple News, noting it’s a preferred way to consume news and read more consistently each day. A few users report issues such as a momentary bug or unresponsiveness, and one user mentions a perceived liberal bias. Beyond these notes, most feedback centers on habit-forming, streamlined news discovery, and a refreshing minimalist approach.

Pros

Easy-to-use interface
Efficient for finding and reading daily news
Great for morning routine / starting the day
Feels like a better alternative to Feedly and Apple News
Changes how users read news

Cons

Recent reviews

Perfectly delivered app. More outlets such as Bloomberg, NHK World-Japan, and DW would be awesome.

by Go*****, 2026-08-02

So glad I found Briefly! Great to catch up on news when I only have a few minutes to spare. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a personalized platform.