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:
4.50
(28)
Version:
1.3 Last updated: 2026-05-10
Version code:
885348145
Creation date:
2018-01-15
Compatible devices:
Size:
24.98MB
URLs:
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Source:
Apple Apps Store
Data ingested on:
2026-06-06
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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
Usually I feel so overwhelmed by everything that’s going on in the world. I want to stay informed, but not sure where or how to sift through the important stuff. This app allows me to do that seamlessly.
by sq*****, 2026-05-10

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.
by Ca*****, 2026-05-10

Liberal news only
by To*****, 2025-09-09
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