# News-O-Matic: Reading for Kids

> Daily Newspaper for Ages 6–14

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id578023255](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id578023255)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id578023255`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Press4Kids
- **Category:** Education
- **Rating:** 4.00 / 5 (425 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.3.6
- **Last updated:** 2023-09-25
- **First published:** 2012-12-17
- **Size:** 88 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-09
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/news-o-matic-reading-for-kids/id578023255)
- **Website:** [https://newsomatic.org](https://newsomatic.org/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://newsomatic.org/privacy/](https://newsomatic.org/privacy/)

## Description

News-O-Matic is the daily news app for kids ages 6–14 that is 100% ad-free and reviewed by child psychologists. It delivers 100+ new articles each month across science, world news, sports, technology, arts, and entertainment to help kids become critical thinkers and lifelong learners.

Key features include translations in English, Spanish, French, Arabic, and Mandarin; Read-to-Me audio; interactive maps and an AR globe; vocabulary support; author interviews; and access to 10,000+ archived articles. Ideal for classrooms and families, with privacy-friendly learning and a strong emphasis on media literacy.

## Rankings

- #82,541 — Overall

## Review summary

Users praise News-O-Matic for its engaging, kid-friendly content, easy UI, and creative features. However, recurring drawbacks include audio/video playback problems, loading glitches, a paid-subscription model perceived as expensive, device/Apple ID limitations for families, and slow or difficult support and cancellation processes.

### Pros

- Engaging, varied, kid-friendly articles with short reads and interactive polls.
- High-quality educational content and thoughtful current-events coverage for kids.
- Easy, intuitive layout that makes reading simple for young users.
- Creative features like pictures of the day and drawing prompts that encourage kids' art.

### Cons

- Audio/read-aloud and video playback frequently fail (sound stops, read-aloud not working).
- Loading and performance issues: slow loads and content/videos not loading or showing a perpetual 'news are coming' state.
- Subscription pricing and paywall frustration: many reviews cite the need for a paid subscription, concerns about cost and value.
- Device and account restrictions for families: cannot use on multiple devices with separate Apple IDs; device limits and Apple Watch connectivity issues.
- Support and cancellation friction: slow or unresponsive support and difficulty canceling subscription.

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