Price and ratings
- Price
- Free
- Rating
- 4.8 out of 5
- Ratings
- 18Germany
Versions
- Released
- 28 Aug 20251 year ago
- Last update
- 6 days agoVersion 4.5
- Requires
- iOS 16.0 or later
Details
- Size
- 21.9 MB
- Languages
- 1
- Website
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The fastest way to read & understand the news. Root news uses AI to scan thousands of articles every day, filters out the clickbait and clutter, and shows you only what actually matters - broken down in clear, scannable briefings you can read in seconds or dig into for context. No algorithm guessing what you'll click. No filler. Just the stories that matter, surfaced fast. WHY Globe - Explore the world, country by country. Tap any country to read a full editorial briefing on its politics…
Competitors
Full chartTop of Free · Magazines & Newspapers in Canada. Root News: Smart Daily Brief is #56 there. Changes are over 7 days.
- #1 (number one)Change unknown
NYTimes: US and Global NewsThe New York Times Company - #2Change unknown
Giggles: Videos & TrendsGiggles Platforms Inc - #3Change unknown
Ground NewsSnapwise Inc. - #4Change unknown
- #5Change unknown
The Globe and MailThe Globe and Mail Inc. - #6Change unknown
FreeFlix - Movies & TV Showsabdessamad moukarrame - #7Change unknown
The Atlantic MagazineThe Atlantic Monthly Group LLC - #8Change unknown
BBC: World News & StoriesBBC Studios Distribution Ltd. - #9Change unknown
PressReader: News & MagazinesPressReader Inc - #10Change unknown
CNN: Live & Breaking NewsCNN Interactive Group, Inc. - #11Change unknown
The New YorkerAdvance Magazine Publishers Inc. - #12Change unknown
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The Wall Street Journal NewsDow Jones & Company, Inc., publisher of The Wall Street Journal. - #14Change unknown
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Store listing
How the app presents itself on the App Store. Select a screenshot to open it full size.
What's new
Version 4.5 · 3 Oct 2026 · 6 days ago
• New home screen widget • Smarter, personalized setup • Fresh design and bug fixes
Current rankings
Every chart this app is in right now, best position first.
| Chart | Rank | 24 h | 7 days | Best | Days on chart |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada· Free · Magazines & Newspapers | #56 | Down 9 places | Change unknown | #47 | 2 |
| Australia· Free · Magazines & Newspapers | #72 | Down 27 places | Change unknown | #45 | 2 |
| Canada· Free · News | #81 | Down 7 places | Change unknown | #74 | 2 |
| United Kingdom· Free · Magazines & Newspapers | #91 | Up 2 places | Change unknown | #60 | 2 |
Rank history
Higher on the chart is better: #1 is at the top.
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Canada · Free · Magazines & Newspapers: best #47, latest #56, over 3 snapshots since 8 Oct. No snapshots from 8 Oct to 9 Oct and on 9 Oct; the line joins the snapshots on either side.
Ranking events
Entries, big moves, #1s and new versions we've recorded.
- Dropped #46 → #72 in Free · Magazines & NewspapersAustralia
- Dropped #60 → #91 in Free · Magazines & NewspapersUnited Kingdom
- Entered the Free · Magazines & Newspapers chart at #100Germany
- Climbed #93 → #60 in Free · Magazines & NewspapersUnited Kingdom
- Climbed #95 → #66 in Free · NewsUnited Kingdom