NewsFirst.
Be the first to know.
A calmer, faster way to stay in the loop.
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The problem
Today's news is:
Impersonal.
News is not sufficiently tailored to what you care about.
Overwhelming.
There is too much news to filter through - and news is often inflammatory or clickbait.
Distracting.
Built to capture your attention, not provide you with value.
Slow.
By the time you hear about it, it's history.
Paywalled.
With no option for pay-per-access.
Our solution
How we make news work for you:
Niche-first curation.
Tailor your feeds to your niche interests.
Deeply customizable.
We provide the levers to filter out the noise.
Instant notifications.
Push and in-app notifications when high-priority articles are published in your chosen niches.
Beautiful.
Browse artciles across three views. We support light and dark mode and a range of iOS/ Android devices.
Efficient.
We prioritize the news for you, and allow you to turn off low priority articles, and sources you don't like.
Future-focused.
We know paywalls are fustrating. We're working on it.
(Indicative) pricing for every reader
Choose a plan that fits your news consumption habits, from casual readers
to busy professionals and organizations.
Free
$0$0
/month
Perfect for casual readers.
Get Started today:
Up to 3 custom topics
Basic source curation (remove sources you don't like)
High priority news alerts every 30 minutes
Pro
Popular
$4.99$4.99
/month
Ideal for most people.
Everything in Free +
14-day free trial
Unlimited custom interest topics
Advanced source curation & add custom sources
Real-time high priority news alerts
Advanced keyword filtering
Priority support
Free
$0$0
/month
Perfect for casual readers.
Get Started today:
Up to 3 custom topics
Basic source curation (remove sources you don't like)
High priority news alerts every 30 minutes
Pro
Popular
$4.99$4.99
/month
Ideal for most people.
Everything in Free +
14-day free trial
Unlimited custom interest topics
Advanced source curation & add custom sources
Real-time high priority news alerts
Advanced keyword filtering
Priority support
Loved by news readers everywhere
See what people are saying about staying informed without the overwhelm with NewsFirst
NewsFirst completely changed my morning routine. I get all my tech news in 2 minutes instead of scrolling Twitter for an hour. The niche curation is spot-on.
Alex Morgan
Tech Journalist
Finally, a news app that doesn't feel like it's designed to keep me addicted. Clean, fast, and actually useful.
Jamie Park
Product Designer
I love that I can understand why articles are ranked the way they are. No mysterious algorithms, just clear logic.
Sam Rivera
Data Analyst
The digest notifications are perfectly timed. I actually read them instead of dismissing them like every other news app.
Taylor Kim
Marketing Manager
I'm always the first person in my friend group to know about breaking news in climate tech. NewsFirst made me the go-to source.
Jordan Lee
Environmental Consultant
The immersive and fullscreen views are beautiful. Reading news actually feels enjoyable again, not like a chore.
Casey Chen
UX Researcher
As someone who hates paywalls, I appreciate that NewsFirst gives me diverse sources without hitting walls everywhere. The Pro plan is worth every penny for the customization alone.
Morgan Taylor
Freelance Writer
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about NewsFirst and how it can transform your news reading experience
What is NewsFirst and who is it for?
NewsFirst is a news curation app designed for niche-curious users, busy professionals, and power readers who want to stay informed without the overwhelm. It's perfect for anyone who wants to be the first to know about topics they care about without doom-scrolling through clickbait.
How does NewsFirst's ranking system work?
Our deterministic ranking is simple and transparent: we prioritize articles based on recency, source credibility weight, and keyword relevance to your interests. No opaque algorithms. You always understand why you're seeing what you're seeing.
Can I customize my news sources?
Yes! Pro users can add custom RSS feeds from their favorite sources. We also provide curated sources across different topics that you can enable or disable based on your preferences.
What's included in the free plan?
The free plan includes up to 5 custom interest topics, daily digest notifications, list view, and basic source curation. It's perfect for casual readers getting started with NewsFirst.
How fast can I really skim through my news?
Our interface is optimized for speed. Most users complete their daily news catch-up in under 90 seconds using our fast skim UX with expandable cards and clean typography. You can dive deeper when something interests you, but the default view gives you the essentials instantly.
Is my data private with NewsFirst?
Absolutely. Your data and reading habits are never sold. Your interest selections and reading patterns are used solely to improve your personal news feed. Pro users get more control over what is stored and how long we keep it.