theSkimm: Wake up to your smartest life

Name: theSkimm
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.74 (16000 reviews)

The morning ritual for the modern woman. From the day’s top headlines to career and money tips, we connect the dots so you can own your day in minutes.

Publisher

The Skimm Inc.

A Smarter Look Inside

Discover the interface used by 930K+ users.

A smartphone displaying theSkimm app top stories section with an article about NYC pay transparency laws and navigation for career and health advice.

TheSkimm app interface showing news and career podcasts with a Pop Cultured episode featured.

Screenshot of theSkimm app calendar feature showing upcoming news events and an option to sync with personal calendars.

theSkimm mobile app screen displaying a curated book recommendation for The School for Good Mothers

The Smarter Way to Stay Informed

The tools that make this app stand out, trusted by 930K+ users.

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News That Connects the Dots

Wake up to the Daily Skimm. We break down the biggest stories so you know exactly how they affect your world in just minutes.

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Expert Guides for Your Life

Navigate complex topics around your career, health, and personal finance with advice curated specifically for the modern woman.

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Your Social Safety Net

Sync our curated calendar with yours to ensure you never miss a beat—from election days and award shows to your next favorite book release.

Loved by users worldwide

Trusted by 930K+ people who love this app.

"theSkimm is a total game-changer for my morning routine. As a busy professional, I love how it breaks down complex news into witty, bite-sized updates that actually make sense. The calendar integration is my favorite feature—it keeps me ahead of every major event without the news fatigue. It is worth every penny!"

Sarah Miller

"I finally feel like I am on top of my life! From the financial tips in the Wallet section to the curated book recommendations, this app is like a smart best friend in my pocket. The podcasts are perfect for my commute, and I love that it focuses on empowering female leaders. It is the best investment I have made for my productivity."

Elena Rodriguez

Review Analysis

Insights from user reviews.

Sentiment Score

27%

Negative

Summary

The app receives largely negative feedback, primarily due to numerous critical bugs and performance issues. Users frequently report the app crashing immediately upon opening, failing to load content like the 'Daily Skimm' or podcast sections, and persistent problems with calendar synchronization across Apple and Google platforms, often citing incompatibility with newer iOS versions. Many long-time subscribers express disappointment over declining content quality, noting an increase in ads, affiliate links, and a perceived shift towards politicized or less substantial news. Despite these significant technical and content concerns, users consistently praise the core value of The Skimm's newsletter for its concise, digestible, and informative news format, as well as its unique ability to deliver news without traumatic imagery.

Common Themes

Newsletter Content(17)

Concise News Format(8)

Calendar Feature(6)

Podcasts(3)

Informative Content(3)

Presentation Style(2)

Trauma-Free News(1)

About the app

Everything you need to know about theSkimm.

Description

Meet: theSkimm app. We’ve got you covered on all the news and info you need to start your day. Think: news, podcasts, curated picks, and a personalized calendar to help you live your smartest life. Try the app for free. After that, pay less than a cup of coffee a month. Wake up with us. It all starts with the Daily Skimm – the morning newsletter that connects the dots on how the biggest stories affect your life. Dive deeper. We help you navigate the complicated topics around your career, health, and wallet. Listen in. Meet our podcasts: “Skimm This” explains the week’s biggest stories. “Skimm’d from the Couch” features advice from female leaders. Stay up-to-date. Our calendar integrates with yours so you never miss important moments, like awards shows, elections, and more. Discover more. We Skimm your shopping cart, streaming queue, and bookshelf. We'll help you discover things quicker, so you can spend your downtime smarter. ------- In-app purchase subscription required. All monthly subscriptions begin with a free trial, after which a recurring charge of $2.99 per month. All yearly subscriptions are charged $29.99 at the time of purchase, with a recurring charge billed annually. Details: - Subscription options: monthly subscription of $2.99 per month, or yearly subscription of $29.99 per year - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase - No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period - theSkimm's Privacy Policy and Terms of Use can be visited at http://theskimm.com/privacy - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication

Latest Version

3.2.6

Size

33.1 MB

First Released

Apr 18, 2016

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