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The best apps, researched from official sources

Reading and news

Read-it-later apps, RSS readers, ebooks, podcasts and news, without the noise.

Short answer

For reading and news, start with ElevenReader: listens to books, PDFs and articles read aloud in natural AI voices. Medium and AP News are the strongest alternatives. This category has 12 apps, and 12 of them have a free plan or are free.

Prices come from each app's official site or app store listing. Check the price on the app's own site before you pay.

Our three picks

How we pick
1Best overall
ElevenReader screenshot from the App Store
ElevenReaderFree download; paid upgrades in the app

Listens to books, PDFs and articles read aloud in natural AI voices.

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2Strong alternative
Medium screenshot from the App Store
MediumFree

Read articles and stories from writers on Medium.

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3Also great
AP News screenshot from the App Store
AP NewsFree download; paid upgrades in the app

Breaking news, live updates and video from the Associated Press.

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The top 10 compared

AppPriceFree planWorks on
ElevenReaderFree download; paid upgrades in the appYesiPhone, Android
MediumFreeFreeiPhone
AP NewsFree download; paid upgrades in the appYesiPhone
Podbean Podcast App & PlayerFree download; paid upgrades in the appYesiPhone, Android
FeedlyFree download; paid upgrades in the appYesiPhone, Android
Overcast Podcast AppFree download; paid upgrades in the appYesiPhone
Pocket CastsFree download; paid upgrades in the appYesiPhone, Android
Podcast AppFree download; paid upgrades in the appYesiPhone, Android
Podcast App & PlayerFree download; paid upgrades in the appYesiPhone, Android
PressReaderFree download; paid upgrades in the appYesiPhone

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What is the best app for reading and news?

For reading and news, start with ElevenReader: listens to books, PDFs and articles read aloud in natural AI voices. Medium and AP News are the strongest alternatives. This category has 12 apps, and 12 of them have a free plan or are free.

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All 12 reading and news apps

Podbean Podcast App & Player screenshot from the App Store
Podbean Podcast App & PlayerFree plan, iPhone, Android
Podcast player and hosting platform.
AP News screenshot from the App Store
AP NewsFree plan, Apple
Breaking news, live updates and video from the Associated Press.
ElevenReader screenshot from the App Store
ElevenReaderFree plan, iPhone, Android
Listens to books, PDFs and articles read aloud in natural AI voices.
Feedly screenshot from the App Store
FeedlyFree plan, iPhone, Android
RSS and news reader that gathers your favourite sites and topics in one feed.
Medium screenshot from the App Store
MediumFree, Apple
Read articles and stories from writers on Medium.
Overcast Podcast App screenshot from the App Store
Overcast Podcast AppFree plan, Apple
Simple, powerful podcast player for iPhone.
Pocket Casts screenshot from the App Store
Pocket CastsFree plan, iPhone, Android
Podcast player with syncing across devices.
Podcast App screenshot from the App Store
Podcast AppFree plan, iPhone, Android
Independent podcast player.
Podcast App & Player screenshot from the App Store
Podcast App & PlayerFree plan, iPhone, Android
Podcast and radio player.
PressReader screenshot from the App Store
PressReaderFree plan, Apple
Read thousands of newspapers and magazines.
Quran Pro · القران الكريم screenshot from the App Store
Quran Pro · القران الكريمFree plan, Apple
Listen to and read the Quran with recitations and translations.
The Guardian screenshot from the App Store
The GuardianFree plan, Apple
News and journalism from the Guardian.

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