Inshorts
News app that summarises each story in 60 words, in English and Hindi, mainly for India.
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Yes, free to use
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- 4 of 4
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About Inshorts
Inshorts is an Indian news app that rewrites each news story into a summary of about 60 words, shown as a card you swipe through. Each short links to the original article from the publisher it came from, and you can read the full piece inside the app. It covers national and world news, business, sport, technology and entertainment, with a personalised My Feed that learns what you read and category sections for browsing. Stories are available in English and Hindi, and readers can vote in polls on some stories. The app is free and supported by advertising, and runs on Android and iOS with a web version for reading in a browser. It is built for people who want a quick scan of headlines rather than depth, and its coverage leans heavily towards Indian news; the company says a US version is coming.
Best for: Readers in India who want a fast daily scan of news in short summaries.
Pros and cons
What works
- 60-word summaries make it quick to catch up on the day
- Links back to the original publisher for the full article
- Available in English and Hindi
Why people leave
- Coverage is centred on India, with limited local news elsewhere
- Short summaries leave out context on complex stories
- Ad-supported, with no paid ad-free option
Inshorts vs Google News, Ground News and Flipboard
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| Attribute | Inshorts | Google News | Ground News | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free | Free | Free plan + paid | Free |
| Verified price | — | — | — | — |
| Free plan | Free app | Free app | Yes | Free app |
| Open source | No | No | No | No |
| Self-hostable | No | No | No | No |
| Platforms | Android, iOS, Web | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension | Web, iOS, Android |
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- 2Ground News72.3
Shows how outlets across the political spectrum cover the same story, for readers who want context.
- 3Flipboard69.3
Magazine-style feeds built around topics you follow, with longer articles from many publishers.
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Apple News59.4Built-in news app on Apple devices with curated top stories and optional paid magazines.
- 5
SmartNews57.5Free news aggregator with topic channels and local news, designed for skimming headlines quickly as Inshorts is.
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Inshorts: common questions
What is Inshorts?
Inshorts: News app that summarises each story in 60 words, in English and Hindi, mainly for India. Best for readers in India who want a fast daily scan of news in short summaries. Available for Android, iOS and Web.
Is Inshorts free?
Yes, Inshorts is free to use.
Is Inshorts open source?
No, Inshorts is not open source.
What platforms does Inshorts run on?
Inshorts is available for Android, iOS and Web.
What are the best alternatives to Inshorts?
The highest-ranked Inshorts alternatives right now are Google News, Ground News and Flipboard. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.
Inshorts vs Google News: what's the difference?
Both Inshorts and Google News are free to use. Both run on Android, iOS and Web.