TheSkimm App Reviews

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Why pay for what’s already free and readily available?. I respect the idea behind this. One stop shop for news snippets and such. However, I must rate this low for one reason. A subscription fee. No matter how low, what reason should anyone pay for this? I’m not saying this because the content is poor, or it’s a bad app. I say this because all this information is already out there. The idea of short news podcasts has been done to death. No matter your politics, all the major news networks in the U.S., and beyond, already put out 10-15 minute news digests, FOR FREE. If this app had no subscription fee, it would likely be excellent. However, for some reason, the creators of this app feel they need to charge you for information already provided for free. Information that you most likely already know. Football fan? You knew when the games are. Political junkie? You keep up with all the political news already. I just don’t see the reason to pay money monthly to have spam alerts put in my calendar, get news digests, and really that’s it. I don’t see the need for anyone to pay for information already readily available. Skimm, your app seems great, and I’d love to use it. However, I don’t forsee a long future for this. If you switched to a free with ads model, I think there would be a greater future for y’all. But a subscription fee to get what’s so readily available from so many sources? What reason should I have to pay for already free information?

Makes My Mornings Better. I have been a loyal Skimm’r for years now, love the app and I have no qualms about paying for the annual subscription. Sure, I could read a dozen publications to find the information but to have someone so perfectly extract the relevant stories and curate them in a digestible manner so that it takes me 10 minutes to have real talking points before I walk into work is priceless. It’s seriously on par with having a personal assistant do the work for me. And I can’t afford a personal assistant, so thank you Skimm.

Bait and switch membership for biased information. This free app has nothing to offer unless you pay its monthly fee, which was not disclosed openly upon downloading. The information in the bite sized pieces are very liberal leaning in pay gap “Facts”, and is not politically unbiased in the information it gives you, and it’s delivery. A portion of the information is not fact checked, and is presented at the same credibility of a college podcast, not a news agency. So take everything with a grain of salt. As a synapses, this app will best benefit a liberal leaning person looking for quick information, and doesn’t mind paying a monthly fee.

Love the idea...but.... I really love the idea, but perhaps a one time fee would be better? Most people aren't a fan of this new trend where apps say they're free in the download store and then hit you with "to do this you must pay a subscription fee!" If I want to BUY an app I'll buy it. I'd probably pay a one time fee to download this app. But I won't pay monthly to use a calendar (though I do love the idea of having political events and such synced to my calendar for me), listen to news podcasts that I can listen to for free else where, or to have someone recommend what I should read and watch (again, love the idea and wouldn't mind suggestions at all, but my friends do that for free). Like I said, it's a nice idea, and I would definitely use it if it were just a one time fee, but otherwise I'm gonna have to pass and stick to getting your free news emails.

Great Potential: two issues. I love the idea because it gives unbiased presentation of important information in a fun accessible way. This could really help raise civic awareness. I just have two issues: the first is that the ratio of entertainment/fun-content to real-news-content favors the former a little too much. The second is that there’s a subscription fee. No matter how much value people get from an app, a large subset of the population will always turn down an app that charges money. If raising civic awareness is the goal, then the app should do away with the subscription fee.

Love the Skimm and the idea of this app but. I wish that instead of just the notes being read..we could get the actual skimm daily newsletter read aloud. I commute 45 mins in traffic everyday and would love if I could play this to kick off my drive! Otherwise, there isn’t much need for the app. I like the calendar of events and the little tidbits that let you dive deeper into a subject by don’t neeeeed those for $20/year. I forget about them half the time anyways. I’d pay to be read the skimm and additional news.

This app is worth the money. It’s cheap and amazing. It’s a great way to get news that’s not left leaning or right leaning, just the facts. If you want to stay informed it’s the perfect way to do that. They offer a lot (daily read, the daily skimm, podcasts, colander of events, etc...) and the best part is that if you can’t afford to pay for it you can just sign up for the emails which I did for a few months and it was good, of course the app is better though. Also, with the app you can now sign up for text questions so they send you a topic each week and you can ask questions and they will answer them. I just signed up for it and can’t wait to ask about the next topic.

1 minor issue. I love the app and the whole idea of TheSkimm. My one complaint is that when a “podcast” or Skimm Notes is playing I can’t use the menu bar at the bottom to browse through the app to find another Skimm to listen to. I’m sure this issue is being addressed by the Skimm team, but that is my only complaint about the app. I am using an iPhone XR and this bug may be occurring on the other phones with the notch.

Stand Up - Straighter!. Well, everyone was raving about this app, so I subscribed too. OK, I guess... What I have found is that it makes my wife smile. She really likes it! OK, Good! From where I sit, it is a bit too cute and a bit too loc (left of center) in its views and articles. Personally, I would like a subscription that was more - straight down the middle. No cutsie, No commentary. Just the facts. News, not Editorial. Reporting, not Commentary. IMHO, the American public is hungry for honest news, not bias. Life is about balance, and balance is usually found in the middle - a place our journalists fear to tread. How about an app subscription called - "Bullseye - no bull, just an honest look!"

Love Skimm but stop the hate. Fun and quick way to see what’s going on from the eyes of the Skimmer. I’m okay with the twist on reality, but please stop the “us vs them” attitude. So you don’t like Trump. Okay. But he’s our president so show a little respect. Same for the next person. And the next. Addition of the videos is a great idea! Nice job Skimmers. Keep up the great work. Oh, what do you have against more sports stories? Not the political kneeling ones, but real sports.

Keeps me sane and at least somewhat informed..... I am not a big fan of reading or watching the news. I don’t like the repetition of stories, the negativity, or dramatization of events. I just want to be at least somewhat informed and not have to sift through a bunch of negative hyped up crap to do it. That’s why I love the Skimm. It’s simple. It makes it so I can at least have an idea of what’s going on and maybe talk intelligently about it. Only reason I’m not 5 stars is I find it a little hard to navigate this app. I’m not sure how I get to everything all the time and also have a hard time trying to find something I’ve read a while ago if I wanted to look back at it.

A fantastic way to stay up to date. This is such a good way to keep up with all of the current events. It breaks everything down and explains it really well. 10/10 recommend it for both those newly trying to keep up to date and also those who are looking for more easy ways to get the news. This is by far the most approachable way I’ve found so far. It even breaks down terms commonly used in articles that people new to these discussions may not know.

One sided news source. I was very excited about the features of this application. The weekly podcasts are a great feature. However, their most recent one on our president, was enough to make me unsubscribe. I really thought their regular news was pretty fair and non opinionated, but this podcast on Trump was simply wrong. He is our president and alll The Skimm Did was bash him. They did not focus on one of the good things that he has done for our country. It is clear what side The Skimm is on and are promoting their liberal views to their listeners. Even if they are not Trump supporters, he is still our President. I was a huge advocate for this application and company, supporting their business, but I just can’t support a company who people trust for their news daily when they are so one sided.

Condensed and easy read. I definitely love reading the skimm every morning. I’m not one for watching the news or reading lengthy news articles. This keeps me up to date with the current events with the option to dive deeper into the subject if so desired. Plus I feel good being knowledgeable about current events in less than ten minutes.

All the news you need without the bore. Readable news stories, business advice, money tips, the list goes on. The Skimm gives you all the content you need to stay on top of adulthood without it feeling like a chore. Their pop culture infused news stories make staying up-to-date on the world quick, thorough, and entertaining. It’s now your one stop shop for news, business advice, and money tips too. I like forward to their podcasts every week! Can’t wait to see what The Skimm come out with next.

I am loving theSkimm!. Though I have just downloaded the App, I love it so far! I just read another review protesting the slight fee, the argument being that the content is already out there. This is true, but it takes the brilliant team at the Skimm time and effort to put it together in the various formats, including the calendars. I find that the people behind this App have done a tremendous job to make it light and funny! The news is the news, they do not change that, but the way they present some things are great (IMHO). A good sense of humor in today’s crazy and infuriating world is worth the minuscule price all by itself!!! I highly recommend this App, and I am a news junkie. Bravo, Skimm Team. You have me smiling!

Getting lazy!!!. I loved this app and was a paid subscriber, today I changed my mind and canceled. Since covid-19 they have suddenly decided they will no longer have the audio for the daily Skimm available and are moving to a weekly Skimm this. I listen to both of these every day. Yes they were free, but I PAID to support this app so they would continue to offer these services. Now that they are too LAZY to give us news on a DAILY basis, what’s the point? There isn’t much extra content on the app. BRING BACK DAILY AUDIO for BOTH MORNING AND PM. Not Everyone has a job where they sit in front of the computer and get to read the Skimm OR have time to be on there phone. Seriously disappointed you took away your two best features.

5 stars. I use the Skimm app almost daily. I like the clean look and links better in the app than in the email. I also like the additional content, such as the 5-minute reads. One suggestion is for the weekend content to be able to be accessed at a later date. Sometimes a show or book will be recommended and I can’t find it later.

I’m impressed. I’m always hesitate to get another news app. I already have MSNBC & Fox News and don’t need anymore yelling. Skimm just tells the story. It actually gives both sides deliberately but it’s not in a they’re wrong or right description. In regards to the subscription its more that just a news story reporting service that yes you can get free from 100’s of apps. It gives easy to backgrounds & research of topics as well. Only wish is they had a podcast so I could get updates from Hey Siri. My go to news (not yelling) app!

My most used app!. I was skeptical of getting an app with a monthly charge. But I was already a huge fan of The Skimm, reading their daily email first thing every morning, so I decided to give it a try. And I love it! I especially love the integration into my calendar. Since I don't watch Much TV, I find it even more helpful! I know what new series seasons are starting, when awards shows are broadcasting, and I can even tell my husband what time and station the "big game" is coming on. I've subscribed for months now, maybe even a year, and I wouldn't want to do without it!! Bravo Skimm!

Support quality and convenient journalism. I’ve been subscribed to their emails for a while so now I battled with whether or not I wanted to subscribe for the app. The calendar and the little podcast snipers are fun but that’s pretty much all that’s extra on top of what you get in an email. They’re fun but I couldn’t decide if they were worth 3 dollars. Then I started to think about it as if the emails weren’t free. Each daily skimm would cost about 10 cents with the subscription, then with everything else thrown in as well I definitely think that’s worth it! It’s hard paying for something you can get for free, but this service has become something I depend on. It’s punny and informative and something I want to stick around so when I take that all into account, 3 dollars a month is a steal. Hooray for quality and convenient journalism!

Not just for Millennials. This has been one of the few apps that I really appreciate the "value add" it's brought to my life. It integrates seamlessly with my calendar - and provides a window to what others (friends, family, but most importantly my clients) might be interested in - I find it helps me to be sensitive to what is going on outside my "bubble" - the links they provide to more information makes it soooo easy if I want to know more details. I'm a 50+ year old woman ... This isn't just for millennials!

Happy camper. Love this brief but accurate daily update on what's happening in the world. I feel less need to turn into morning news shows now because I've already read the news highlights they are discussing in the Skimm! Especially now that they have added the audible Notes option that gives you additional depth to the story! I retired last year and am often camping. Now I have important news easily available on my phone where ever I got that accurate. It also entertaining. A hard combo to pull off!!

Easy to digest news for the busy professional. I love that this app provides me a layman’s terms version of what’s happening in the news, politics, media, etc. I don’t have to try to research more information online unless I’m really interested in a specific topic. I work at least 40 hours per week - sometimes 60. So listening to the “notes” is helpful for me on my way to work. If you are extremely knowledgeable on politics, geography, history, and just generally what’s going on in the news then this isn’t the app for you. It’s for someone who barely has time to work, eat, sleep let alone know what’s going on. OR just a more digestible factual explanation of trending topics. Highly recommend and worth the small monthly fee!!

Updated app now charges for DailySkimm. When I first installed this app I could read their dailyskimm newsletter for free - which I can already do via email but I found this slightly quicker to access. I was only asked to pay a subscription for the other features of the app (which I did not use so did not pay). When I got a new phone and installed the latest version of the app, now no content is free, even the exact same newsletter I receive via email for free. The convenience of using the app over email is not worth a monthly subscription fee to me. Uninstalled the now useless app. Disappointed with this change.

!!!More Libral propaganda!!!. This app is perfect if your uninformed and willing to except everything you read as truth. This app uses New York Times and other far left leaning news sources to report what’s going on around the world. The anti-Trump stories are evident throughout. They try to tie it all up in a nice little package with attached voting instructions. Attention Millennials: do your own research and find out the truth for yourselves by looking through multiple news resources both from the right and the left and come to your own conclusions.I subscribed to the weeklong free trial and already canceled my subscription the first day.

A sense of humor and control. It’s a scary, bleak world these days and I’m guessing most agree that reading the news is pretty painful and depressing. The Skimm adds just enough levity and friendly lightheartedness to make it not only palatable but enjoyable. They soften things a bit, without diluting anything. I also love being in control of the content. I can click deeper if I wish, but I don’t have to. I am truly grateful to these brilliant women who have given me a way to stay connected and informed without totally losing my spirit.

Cannot select "do not sell my information". Edit: Thanks for the quick response! After clicking the button again today, it looks like it is working again. Saw a do not sell my information request from theSkimm app but it doesn't actually work. Submitting generates an error every time I try to apply for the request. Please check that this feature works. I happen to already be a paying subscriber and this is hurting my ability to use the app as I take privacy seriously. Thanks

Love the app until recently... I’ve had the app for many years now and the content is really digestible and easy to read. I wish the calendar would integrate correctly with google calendar. I continue to have errors when trying to connect it, I’ve reached out to customer service and they helped me but now I’m not able to get a response back. I would like to keep the app but not be renewing when that time comes around.

A must-have app!. Informative, funny and valuable. This is THE news app for busy people who want to know what's going on in the world but don't want to spend an hour reading news everyday. The content is the perfect length; useful, informative with links to further information at credible news sources. The humor and pop-culture references make it even more enjoyable! I used to get the daily email and was so happy the day they released their app. It's one of my favorite parts of my morning. And the calendar is amazing. It helps me stay informed on events going on in the world, so even if I'm not interested in them I have the relevant knowledge to engage in conversations with others. I love the SkimmReads and digging the new audio Skimms! Skimm HQ just keeps making it better. 5 stars. It's a home screen use-every-day app. So worth it!

Well worth it! My go to news!. Hello, I just downloaded this app the other day and I have to say I’m really loving it. I’m a 27 year old stay at home mom and I can’t always have the news on or sit on my phone and read up on world affairs/daily news. This is one of the best apps I’ve ever come across. It covers everything and I love that it explains what certain things are like the (Nuclear deal) for example. That is my favorite part of the app. Since I tend to be out of the loop, I sometimes don’t know what things are about. I’m normally a Twitter user but this app goes far beyond because it takes the time to cover everything, stick with key points and explain what things are. I’m finding myself clicking on this app more so than Twitter now! I have no issues paying for this service whatsoever. Thank you to the creators of this app. I can tell a lot of love went into it and hard work on the daily. 5 stars from me!

Lots of room for improvement. The Skimm is aiming to be your personal assistant with witty morning briefs. You can adjust the content according to your interests and make it more personal. However, I'm pretty sure it doesn't learn more about you like Pandora's like/dislike algorithm. As a result after a couple of days it starts to fall short of keeping your interest up. Like, I opted for politics and I've been getting all kinds of updates on DACA every day, but no news about world politics. App could easily ask me more questions for getting the content really personalized. Also, there seems to be a problem with the timings since there're recommendations for a long weekend after the long weekend or it redirects me to AppStore to download the app although I already have it. One thing that I like abot the Skimm is that you can add news to your calendar and see the important events on a timeline. tl dr; content is too generic and no effort to personalize it.

Not really news. I think the idea behind this app is fantastic. However after using it for a month I have to say I’m really disappointed because it’s not what I really was looking for. If your looking for actual news, world events, political happenings, etc. this isn’t it. I’d say it’s roughly 95% product placements and advertisements and what news it does have is mostly entertainment pieces about fashion or tourism. Which, if that’s what you’re looking for, that’s totally fine. I really wanted actual news summed up to save me the mental headache of tuning in deeply to the state of the world. Maybe I’ll find that one day.

Great App, Even Better Company. I LOVE theSkimm! They provide relevant news/stories in a way that's no bs and enjoyable to read. It makes me happy to see a business created and run by women, especially one that's doing so well. I've been subscribed to their email and have been following theSkimm on social media for a while and am excited to finally check out the app! I just have to say... What a bunch of grumps in the reviews!! There's absolutely nothing wrong with the company asking for $2.99 after a free month trial. The emails are free and while they don't offer as much as the app, they're a perfectly fine resource. It baffles me that people spend their time writing a review about not wanting to pay a few dollars a month to support an awesome company. If you don't like it, don't pay for it! Go Skimm and keep doing what you're doing!!

insignificant news. I liked the idea of being able to listen to important news excerpts in the morning, but the skimm does not report on hardly anything worthwhile. It’s an app for 14 year olds who want to hear the latest world drama and maybe a snippet or two about relevant and significant world politics and news. I think the wording of the articles is supposed to come off casual, but really it just sounds immature. To put this into perspective, one of their news highlights for a summary of 2017 was that “Taylor Swift has a new boyfriend.” Case and point. Ridiculous.

Love it!!. Love this app!! They break down all the concepts that have been in the news so that you get the lowdown in a very brief, concise, yet well worded and easily understandable way! There were lots of concepts I wasn’t grasping in the news but the skimm breaks it down to its very origins and states exactly what the issues are at hand. things in the news make so much more sense now! They also present the material in a concise and non-boring kinda way. Love the audio notes the best and look forward to those coming out often. If u want un-sensationalized news and just want to know what’s going on in the world in a drama-free but rational kinda way look no further! Thank you the skimm!!

Disappointed. I came across the Skimm and was excited to receive all of the goodness that came with it. I did not realize that this was actually something I paid for monthly. I obviously didn’t read the small print and felt it was my stupidity that I am paying $2.99/ month. I came to terms with that, however, when I tried to open the app it would flash and just close... I haven’t had access to the app in MONTHS, yet my credit card is continuously being charged. I think the fair thing to do is to cancel my subscription and refund the money paid while the app glitches out on me EVERY TIME I tried to open it. Thank You.

Great content - but lose the cute Mean Girls references. I absolutely love the concept of DailySkimm and I am a regular listener/reader. It really helps mold a fundamental understandings of greater issues taking place today. HOWEVER, everything from the baby nursery jingle in the opening to the “How the F..” inserts I find terribly annoying. It’s like they feel the script needs to be dumbed down to keep young audiences looped in and, as a fellow member of this demographic, I find this a bit irritating. I wouldn’t be surprised if they compare Trump to Regina George - can we just keep it straight to seriousness of the topic, please?

Disappointed. Skimm has been my favorite for sooooo long. I don’t have cable and felt a little lost trying to make sure I wasn’t missing important goings on. It’s really important to me, in a world of everyone shoving an opinion at you, to find something that lets you just be knowledgeable and research further. I used to think that this was it!! It was a non-bias source of information. However, I see tone developing. I’m disappointed and will likely look elsewhere for information so I can read info instead of what feels like someone’s opinion.

Concise news. I’ve been reading theSkimm as one of my go-to news outlets. No news is completely opinion free, but I appreciate that everything is shortened, and to the point. Providing links to recourses they use, and having more in-depth explanations for certain topics that are coming up more often. Out of all the news outlets I’ve used before, theSkimm has definitely become my favorite.

Great idea, poor execution. I feel bad giving negative feedback about this app, it really is a promising idea. However, I don’t understand why there is a mandatory subscription, there is no information being shared that isn’t already easily accessible online. Moreover, the person who gives and explains information about various political and social topics in the ‘podcast-part?’ of the app is intolerable; it’s less informational and more like listening to someone judge, muddle up facts, and even throw shade. If you are looking for something educational as well as professional, this app is not for you.

Refreshing. Worth the subscription money to read and hear news that is genuinely informative. If you love current events but get frustrated watching the news on TV, or if you feel like you have to listen to Fox News and CNN back-to-back to “get both sides” and “figure out what’s happening in the middle” .... theSkimm will make your life a whole lot easier. The subscription gives you access to a bunch of comprehensive guides on topics that are typically very polarizing (For example: The History of Labor Unions, the Hong Kong Protests, the Iran Nuclear Deal ....etc). The timeline of an issue is explained objectively to give context and then moments that are particularly controversial are pointed out. Then, both (or more) sides of the argument(s) surrounding the issue are presented. You know, like how news should be. My other favorite feature is the audio notes because I can just throw those on when I’m doing chores or when I’m driving. It’s crazy convenient - I don’t think I’ve ever in my life felt as deeply informed as I do now, and I barely have to try. Which is funny because I certainly used to spend a whole lot more time trying to figure out what’s going on in the world than I do now. Highly recommend.

Quickly catch up on the news. The newsletter has been a quick way to catch up on the news for a couple of years... The app goes further by corralling all of the Skimm reads, Plus letting me know and download key schedules to your calendar… such as the Olympics (including when each sport is shown on television), Award shows, business earnings, plus the new health reminders.

Informative... but annoying. I truly like the Skimm because it’s informative on the basics of goings-on around the globe. It can be annoying for a few reasons, though. I feel like it can come across as pretty biased at times. A lot of the trendy verbiage used (another reason I find it pretty annoying) seems to show negativity and bias towards certain things. Another reason (albeit very picky) is that the girl on the Skimm Notes, or whichever one is the daily recording that comes out, cannot pronounce words correctly.

I’ve tried so hard to like this app. I’ve tried so hard to like this app. There are truly great things about it. The guides are pretty good; the daily briefs are generally informative. The only problem is that it is nauseatingly biased. I don’t mind hearing news from a different political perspective (it’s keeps me rounded) but they don’t even attempt to have any semblance of fairness. There is no restraint when it comes to pandering to millennials. I don’t want to be pandered to; i just want news without any commentary. If this app could just be the one to finally provide this, it would be the best news app around.

Well done... just one plea. I will pay for this because it does offer more than other news feeds. I don’t have a lot of time to read or even skim all the news that is on my other news feeds. They offer an audio Skimm on key topics- I especially like the series on world leaders. I wish they would add more of these- I can listen to them while driving and get a good base of what I need to know. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Connectivity. This subscription is paramount to my daily SPF. I’m obsessed and look forward to the sarcastic witty commentary that keeps me informed and up to date. I love the layout and having the opportunity to scratch the surface of some issues or do a deep dive, whatever I have time for. Oh, and if you haven’t started listening to their girl power podcast kick yourself and then start from the beginning :) so many nuggets of wisdom and advice and a good way to start the morning commute! Thank you for this, it makes my day a little brighter!! ❤️

Need to Knows - Uninterrupted. As a subscriber to the Skimm for over a year, I couldn’t be happier with the progress made and performance of this app. I turned to the Skimm during the election to get the news I *needed*, not the news I *wanted*. I started out with the Daily Skimm to my inbox and was able to get the day’s news uninterrupted by partisan bias and straight to the point. That captured my attention and I quickly became a subscriber. It’s a little bit of entertainment, sports, pop culture, and world news. I love the calendar subscriptions and I always feel in the know. Keep up the good work!

Great Current NewS ALWAYS❣️❣️🥰. The Emails are free and actually have tons of great news worthy info. And always Have the Most up to Date Info. On Current Events!! The snippets and podcasts which are short little 15 min. Clips are part of their premium services but even for those it s only $3.00 for the subscription.. . So whether you just subscribe to the emails only or both. . Either way your Getting the Best News Hand Delivered every morning to your inbox ❣️😎👌

Links too easy to click while scrolling. While scrolling through The Daily Skimm portion of the app, it is too easy to click on a link that they embed within the text. While scrolling, I have to be careful to move my scrolling finger to the left and right to avoid easily getting pushed to one of the linked pages. Otherwise, I love the content and layout of the app. Since the embedded link issue happens a lot due to the way I scroll, it makes it hard to read. Therefore, until that changes, I am giving a three star review, which otherwise would be five stars

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the best!!. my fave news app by far! its so easy to use and i love the layout. essential part of my morning routine😉

Keeps me in the loop. The Skimm is my go-to for everything that's happening in the world. News that's quick, thorough and clever so I'm in the know and on with my day. Smart. Funny. Essential.

Great. I read a lot of articles on Twitter and Reddit but I found this App is great to get an overview on top stories I don't want to read in depth about, I stay informed with an overview of the story.

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Love this!. This app is awesome! I count on the Skimm to keep me up to date on current events and what has already taken place, and now I can keep informed on what's coming up. Written with the Skimm's trademark sass, my calendar just got way more interesting!

i don’t want your opinion. I just downloaded it, great concept, but wether it’s the audio notes or the articles there are some personal sentences here and there that juge/give an opinion on what was just writien or said. I just want the facts, i don’t want your opinion, let me think for myself. i’ll give it a try for a few days or unsubscribe.

awesome addition to my calendar. Already a fan of theSkimm's daily e-news service, I knew Skimm Ahead would be amazing - and it is! The app adds extremely useful information to your calendar so that you can keep up with the world. Now I need a Canadian version!

Love it. Love that I now have everything at my fingertips. Easy to use. So great that current news and events is so easy to access.

Love this app!. Such a great app for busy people that still want to be informed!! I look forward to the skimm every morning and it is worth every penny!!!

Skimm-tastic!. From the Founders of my favorite news source, comes an incredibly useful addition to my jam packed calendar! This isn't about knowing today's news. It's being able to look ahead to whatever day/week/month you choose and get relevant news and events at your fingertips. Sports, entertainment, politics, silly holidays (hello #nationaldonutday)-- they're all in there! Never miss a premiere of your fave show again. Seriously, do yourself a favor and download now. You will Hundo P (100%) not regret.

I Don'r Get It?. I love theSkimm, but I don't understand why anyone would pay $4/mth CAD for this?? theSkimm is already free daily to my email, and 90% of the calendar stuff they have in Skimm Ahead I would never want in my calendar - it's pretty pointless. I just don't see the benefit? Am I missing something??

Skimm is important. I appreciate the in-depth yet not too lengthy news reports that keep me up to date. Very useful to me. Thanks Skimm team.

Worth every penny!. The Skimm will allow you to start your day with confidence that you know your stuff. The perfect blend of humour and intelligence.

Efficient and not boring. As a 4th year Medical student, I don’t have a whole lot of free time on my hands, and keeping in the loop with other conventional news sources is daunting and simply takes to much time. Thanks for making things easy, and enjoyable. I look forward to reading the skim every day.

Wouldn’t recommend. Waste of money

Money Grab. I don't understand, you can get the email news for free, but to use the app you have to pay monthly?? Ridiculous. The news updates are great, but save yourself the money and just get the email.

👎🏻. We are obligatory to paid🙄

My main news source. This app and the companion podcast are fantastic and concise. Keeps me in the loop and spares me having to mindlessly browse other news sites just to stay up-to-date on current events. It’s the cost of a cup of coffee a month for a good curated news experience. Hardly breaking the bank as some of these other 1 star reviews may have you believe.

Let me at least check it out. Makes you subscribe with your credit card before you even have a chance to see what the app is about. Let me check it out before asking for my money. Great concept, poor execution.

the skimm. News especially from COVID-19,help people get information and answer from government and other sources.

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Paying for Ads. I enjoy The Skimm for its simplicity and convenience for getting news updates. But hate the fact that there are “sponsored ads” in the daily feed that cant be removed, even when I’m paying a monthly subscription. If I’m paying for a product I should be able to remove the ads.

How do I cancel this? Recurring payments I don’t even read it.. Someone please let me know how to cancel!

Unbiased. Good unbiased news for a change.

Love it. Skimm is the news source I’ve most consistently turned to.. ever. I’m not a political or economic genius, so having palatable news in bite-sized chunks (with plenty of options to read further), has kept in more in the loop then usual. Thanks Skimm.

News, podcast and etalk all in one. The best app as a professional 25 year old female. I use this app everyday to read interesting and relevant news stories and other world updates. The content seems to be perfectly tailored for me. Even as a Canadian, I love the Skimm as my main source of news and knowledge.

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Be educated and informed. A seamless way to introduce current real event into our life. Not intrusive and so important to participate in this brilliant resource. Thank you to the brain behind this source of information. We are all better for having you available to us.

Best money ever invested in my knowledge bank. Clear. Concise. Non-biased. Keeps me looking like thee most intelligent, well-informed woman in (&out of) the boardroom. Apple news has nothing on this application. It shouldn’t be a problem that it costs a few dollars, especially since it’s cheaper than a coffee or a cocktail and I get a few of those every week. Worth every penny.

Went downhill at breakneck speed. I used to feel like The SKIMM was a great, less biased source to get the basics. Leading up to the 2020 election and most certainly afterwards, when there was loads of evidence coming forth about voter fraud (easily found and verified), The SKIMM kept emphasizing that it was ridiculous (in their tongue-in-cheek way). Regardless of who anyone voted for...the fraud and criminal activity surrounding it is beyond scary and threatens the fiber of the American way. I’d say THAT is newsworthy and certainly doesn’t deserve the condescending dismissal it has received by The SKIMM. Terribly disappointed.

Amazing. Been using for 2 days now, & I can already say this is the best app for keeping up-to-date on the news without being bombarded with information. It’s summarized, unbiased, & quick to read in the morning. I love it

In Love. My favorite way to stay up to date on the news! I look forward to each morning to read the daily Skimm. I enjoy the calendar so I can see what big things are going on in the world! By far my favorite app!! I love all things Skimm!!💕

Trying to cancel & cannot!!. The skim is a good read, sometimes. It is definitely geared towards 20 something-year-old‘s. I subscribed over a year ago, rarely read it bc I get my news from other sources. I frankly do not understand the wording often in this newsletter. I do not use or want the calendar either. I have tried unsuccessfully to cancel! HELP! How can I stop them from billing my iphone account! If I cancel the card they just bill the card I have for itunes. I feel like Im being robbed!! Please assist🙏🙏🙏

Simply the best. The best writing that is clear and easy to understand. News is easier to consume when it's delivered with the context of why it is happening. It's a deeper dive and gives you what you need to feel a part of the story. Great reporting, thoughtful reporting and listening to them at the end of the day to wrap things up is a bonus.

Trouble registering, but great once you get in. I managed to login after registering by tapping the text link “restore purchases“, once I got in I was really happy with the UI and the non-biased professional content. It's a daily app for me now. OLD REVIEW: Maybe there's some kind of fluke, but I created an account and subscribed but the app still won't even give an option to log in, and you can't use it otherwise. I tried to contact support but there is no link or form to do so... If this is a strange bug, hopefully the developers will reach out.

LOVE. Everything I need to know in a quick daily newsletter that I can read in like 5-10 minutes. I never knew how much I was missing until I got the skimm. Now I want all of their swag and tell all my friends about it. 👍🏻

Mis-advertised. This app is advertised as “free” with in-app descriptions. However, that’s really a misadvertisement. You can access the app for a 1 week free trial, and then you have to pay. So it’s not partly free, with additional layers of access available for purchase. You have to pay for any and all access except for the 1-week. I’m fine if an app wants to charge, but I think that advertisements need to be honest and not skimming by with a technicality in how they word things. Pun intended.

Annoying Links. I really love Skimm and wanted to subscribe. I love the way the news is delivered, fun and easy to read! However, as I’m reading a story, I keep accidentally clicking on the links and end up on another page or website when I’m in the middle of reading something. THAT is ANNOYING AF! It happens every 5 seconds, I’m accidentally clicking a link. Fix that! Once that’s fixed, you’ve got a customer for life.

Dishonest source of news. I truly appreciate the condensed format of the news that theSkimm offers. I had found it ideal for someone looking to stay informed on a fairly well rounded variety of topics, but the “news” reported has increasingly become politicized and opinionated, while still be “reported” as factual. In the past, theSkimm would present both sides of different issues, leaving the readers to draw conclusions. Now, theSkimm will occasionally print blatant misinformation and state that highly politicized and controversial ideas such as defunding the police are “necessary”.

Really?. Just what I need, another subscription service. Sorry. I didn’t realize that’s what this was. I will not pay for another subscription. Everything’s a subscription now and we’re just sending someone money every month for nothing. I’m going to start a subscription calculator. Pay me $3.00 every month and you can do addition and subtraction. I give this 3 stars because someone tried to do something, which is good in itself.

Worth it. I’ve been a fan/ reader for quite a while, the only hitch being that the daily emails never quite made it to my inbox with any regularity. Filters? Something else? I asked, but it never got fixed. Finally broke down and paid my way, and things are better. I love the fresh tone and telegraphic style.

Easy, fun read- keeps me up to date daily. Love the Skimm, comes to my email every morning keeping me aware of everything major (and entertaining) going on in the US and around the world. It’s written in a light, easy to understand and dry humorous tone that really suits me.

Updated articles are needed. I wish I could rate this higher because I like the style of the writing and the concept very much. But, I am frustrated at the lack of updates on important issues. For example it is August 2020 and the Co-Vid link is from an article published in March. So many things have changed since March. For this app to be at its best, it needs to be updating its information.

Listening to skim. I like to listen to the skim notes in car. It would be great if it automatically went to the next one and played. This way I don’t have to pull over and do it

Love the format and the app. Don’t love the liberal bias.. When I signed up for the Skimm, I read they were moderate and got criticism for being too conservative or too liberal. I gave them the benefit of the doubt and tried it. And while the format, quality and brevity are great, I am disappointed to find this is predominantly liberal media. Their attempts represent the conservative side reveal their bias. Not surprising when you consider Google is an investor but still disappointing.

LOVE. I’ve been using the skimm since it was just a daily email service and they’re still my favorite news outlet. They make it so easy to keep up with everything going on in the world! And the calendar is the BEST!!!! Keep doing what y’all are doing :)

Doesn’t read the daily news to you. The whole reason I got this app was so I could listen to the daily skimm on the way to work or while I check my emails. I don’t have time to read this. I’ve been looking for an app or anything that will just let me know what the highlights are for the day. News and media. It only reads one feature. I already get the emails everyday so I don’t see a point in the app if it doesn’t provide an audio version. That would be a simple upgrade I would be willing to subscribe to.

Love the Skimm. It is really difficult these days to find credible info that is non partisan. I am continually frustrated with journalism in America. The internet does not take down old or disproven info or articles. I suppose it will only get more saturated in the future. I have been following the Skimm almost since it’s inception. I am completely satisfied with the unbiased reporting they write. Love the trivia and extra info on what’s going on today. And having a little snarkiness makes me laugh. This ap is worth every penny!

Absolutely love it. Love The Skimm!! It’s daily news is digestible, keeps me up to date and provides a backstory if needed. They also hyperlink news articles if you want to know more about a certain point. I also love their podcasts 9-5 and Skimm which I listen to on Apple podcasts

Keeps me up to date in a short amount of time. The Skimm is a great service. I read it everyday. Keeps me up to date on leading news and pop culture. It's written well with links to longer news stories if you want to get more information on a certain story.

Snarky, accurate "Skim over the top". Excellent way to get the top stories summarized with links to analysis. Calendar interaction works well. Less NYC, popular culture centric would be nice - but then I'm not 30 either. Considering the price of a subscription to the NY Times, Washington Post , the SKIM is a bargain

Quick and factual. I can not recommend the Skimm enough. It is a fair and balanced news source that skips over all the nonsense and gets right down to the relevant issues. The Skimm app allows me to down load various calendars of things I am interested in and don’t want to miss. They also conduct interesting, thought provoking interviews. There is nothing not to love about this app.

Blues Clues for You. If you’re a busy person but like staying current on current events and news, then the Skimm is a daily must-have and must-read for you. Get the app and impress your friends with knowledge of everything happening in your world today! Love the Skimm!

Named just right.. I like the light, breezy way in which the news is introduced each day. I know this turns some people away, but there are plenty of links to original sources in take a good, deep dive if you wish. The calendar features is great, as well as the audio features that are provided. It’s really well worth it.

Perfect for me!. So, I’m not really sure how I started receiving The Skimm emails in the first place but I’m so glad I did. The way they write is relatable and makes me want to read more and the news is relevant. The app is great, I have no problem paying $3/month to support a company that delivers news in such a relevant way!

Ideal with one caveat. This app is wonderful for getting the news without unintentional exposure to traumatic images, video or triggering headlines. As a therapist I recommend it with clients struggling with the weight of news and social media. My only complaint is that while I fully support staff taking holidays off, you still are paying the monthly subscription no matter what. But still worth it!

Love the skimm!. Been reading the Skimm for over a year now!! But I love the new audio feature! I’m a medical student, always rushing, always busy, and sometimes find it hard to even read the daily skimm!! Now I can listen to the audio features while I get ready in the morning! Love it, thank you!

Best thing since sliced bread. Honestly the skim filled a void I did not know that I had. Love everything about it from the Couch to the background information to the daily Skimm which covers everything I need to know for the day and keeps me on top so I don’t look crazy when I talk to the business world. Love that so much is Audio. Thank you.

Disorganized AF. I downloaded the app for the audios but when I’m in the app it reads “Skimm More: theSkimm App has an audio episode that explains the business of college sports. Download the app to listen.” BUT IM IN THE APP!!! Even if I click that link it takes me right back to the same exact page with the same exact link. It’s a vicious circle that’s NOT WORTH THE SPACE IT TAKES UP ON YOUR PHONE. I really liked their daily emails but the app has too much content with zero organization of all the content. Fix all that and I might return. TTFN,

The Skimm is not the same. I used to look forward reading my Skimm every morning until I realized that we are actually just reading selective news. Where are the news about what the government is doing for and against our environment , our people? I miss The Skimm that was bringing me a lift in the mornings, news with a fun, honest perspective of what is going on in our country and abroad, I miss knowing that reading The Skimm was all I need to be informed, unfortunately not anymore. You have lost it and it saddens me.

Not Unisex. From it’s design, to it’s language, theSkimm uses terminology and aesthetics that are exclusionary, even for some women (i.e., even my girlfriend found that theSkimm’s tone-of-voice to be “too girly”). The simplicity of the app is great as well as the distillation. I just think they’d have a larger audience if they were a little bit more ambiguous about who they are trying to cater to. Point in case: I’m too ashamed to tell my guy friends about it.

Best Way to Start the Day!. I’m busy and on the go all day. Skimm lets me review and stay up to date. I listen to the sometimes funny and very informative notes, and truly appreciate the easy to understand, non judgmental deliveries. I highly recommend ✔️

Fallen from it’s pedestal. Despite its casual flare, this used to be the leading and most concise news service, possibly bar none. While it remains on top of many leading news stories, it has become so heavily politically biased it its tone that it has lowered itself to other mainstream media and lost its ability to effectively report the leading stories ahead of everyone. Great to have a political view but don’t let it get in the way of what was exceptional journalism. Missing the old Skimm reporting

Problem with UI design. The links while I’m scrolling are so sensitive. I’ll hardly be anywhere near the actual link and it opens up a link. Very annoying and makes it easy to loose track of where you left off. I like the idea of the app but geez, it’s so frustrating that it makes me just want to find a different article online regarding the subject instead.

Love your wit. At 70, I have extra time to pay attention to international affairs. You explain and comment on what’s happening and add a ‘snarchy’ attitude I love! Keep up the terrific reporting and explaining. Wish you had an advisory board I could join- what a fun experience that would be!

Keeps you informed without wasting your time.. No clickbait, no fluff, no BS. Just the bullet points of what you need to know to keep informed in an accessible, interesting package. Bonus points for the commitment to stay unbiased, accurate, and nonpartisan. Can’t recommend them enough.

Love certain parts. My 11yr old son and I LOVE the audio Skimm Notes. They are education and amusing. We listen to them during the morning commute, but we want more of them. Once a week just isn't enough especially when we are paying for a subscription. Please add more per week!

Good Info. When I open the Skim I am never disappointed by the amount of news that is covered each day. I’m not a big shopper but I still like to be aware of what’s out there. Keep up the excellent reports as we approach the November elections.

Like it!. I like the ease of seeing the important news nationally and all over the world, including politics, entertainment, sports. And without the negativity of tv news. The only reason I didn’t give The Skimm 5 stars is because I see some liberal tendencies in the reporting. I prefer non-biased news, just the facts.

My Reason. What’s the reason to pay? I don’t have to update my calendar. Skimm does it for me. I don’t have to read lengthy news articles. Skimm brings me important points in way that I can relate and understand. Why pay? Because you get what you pay for, so I pay for Skimm. I stand behind their BRAND.

Best News Aggregator EVER. I’m bad at keeping up to date with the news, but this is wonderful because it provides backstory in short tidbits and links for further reading - all in one seamless condensed and interesting weekday form! Best news site I’ve come across in a LONG time..

Mama’s gotta eat. I gladly pay the eensy weensy subscription fee because it saves me a ton of time! So what if the info is already out there for free; it does me no good to hunt it all down. Thanks for the content curation, the calendar that lets me avoid water cooler awkwardness, and a very usable app! Kudos, Skimm team!

Must have app!!!. I work a full time job, am a full time mom, maintain a relationship and have many other community commitments so I don’t have a lot of time to read the paper or watch tv. The Skimm has been my go-to on current events and keeps me in the know!

The Skimm Pro-Hamas?. This morning one of the stats presented was 2/3 of Palestinian casualties are women and children. Short stats like these are misleading and signal certain political leaning. What’s the back ground on this stat? Did Palestine have twice more women and children or are majority Palestinian men in Hamas? Did Hamas intentionally build HQ and military bases under population centers and hospitals and even use ambulances to transport Hamas fighters? Where’s the stat on annual funding Hamas receives from US and they have built 500mils of tunnels and how much did they spend on civilian infrastructure? I’m unsubscribing.

Privacy issue. Not a review of the actual product/app. The button to indicate I don’t want to be tracked before using the app doesn’t work. The button to change my settings so I can be tracked does work. The only way I was able to get around the broken button was by using a long-press on the app icon to open the lastest skimm, not something I expect every user knows. Happy to change the review to be about the actual product, I just don’t like dark patterns forcing users into allowing you to track them.

Like a Book Report on a Newspaper. I spent much more time figuring out how to cancel my "give us your info, free for one week, then we automatically bill you" subscription than I did reading news. Why? Because this app reads like a book report on a newspaper. Few topics, and nothing in depth. If this app survives for year (on the subscriptions that hopeful readers forgot to cancel), it may mature into a news-in-a-nugget format that is worth reading. It's not yet there.

Excellent service & worth the fee. The best updates, with clear & concise language, and a clever, witty sensibility. They always seem to know what is happening & keep me informed. Stellar insights on books & other key educational information to help me stay up to date, and growing my own brain. It’s my fav!