Too little checked to say Store information only. We haven’t analysed this app or read its reviews yet.
Not yet tested.
The store currently lists version 1.3, updated 2026-05-10.
Store screenshots supplied by the developer.
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.
From the developer’s store description.
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Briefly was rewritten from the ground up for improved reliability and user experience. Enjoy: - a more stable feed - a refreshed feed pulling from a broader variety of outlets - articles weighted for recency - a redesigned outlet selection page - adaptive dark mode including the app icon - enhanced iPad support
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