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Kagi News

by Kagi Inc.

iPhone · iPad · Android

Active Last checked 5 Aug 2026

Quick verdict

What it is
Store information collected; independent summary not yet available.
At a glance
  • Free to download

Categories and search queries

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Key functions

Function Availability Access Scope Evidence
Free app Yes Free Store published

Screens

25 store screenshots

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15 store screenshots

Kagi News android screenshot 1
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Pricing & paywalls

  • Free
  • Free to download

Ratings & reviews

4.6 90 ratings · App Store

  1. 4/5Great Company, App needs work.

    It works well for a beta. Some missing features I’d like to see though. For example, being able to get news for certain sports, teams, etc. I don’t follow soccer/football but my sports news section is full of articles.

    TheVisher · 31 Jul 2026

  2. 2/5Unique idea, equal in execution

    One of the best parts of Kagi is the ability to customize lenses and rank or exclude specific sources. Why can’t I do this in Kite News? I want to be able to build my own categories and my own sources. I want to downrank and uprank my own sources. I really like the app UI and the idea is sound, but this is just another news app that doesn’t respect the user interests and expects everyone to be the same.

    mr_uzick · 31 Jul 2026

  3. 2/5AI summaries lacking

    Neat idea in theory, but most of the AI summaries of events are pretty bland and bad, and the cited sources don’t always make sense with the claim from the summary. That’s a pretty big red flag for a news app. I don’t want to see a half baked conclusion reached by an LLM, I just want to know the objective facts surrounding an event.

    mukimame · 31 Jul 2026

  4. 5/5Informed without overwhelming

    There is so much spin and an overwhelming onslaught of “breaking news” in the attention economy that it is exhausting. Kagi News is excellent because it gives multiple perspectives on the news once a day. We don’t need to constantly be updated. It allows me to be informed but also be present in my daily life without a constant barrage of alerts that pull me away from what really matters.

    BrewsterKale · 31 Jul 2026

  5. 5/5Spectacular and Simple

    Customizable and concise, prevents endless scrolling and getting stuck in the news cycle. Super useful for people with ADHD or short attention spans

    cat-runs03 · 31 Jul 2026

4.3 241 ratings · Google Play

  1. 5/5

    if it remains free 5stars are there

    Rahul · 5 Aug 2026

  2. 5/5

    I really like the clean interface of the app as well as the fact that it updates only once a day. The app also allows you to select the categories you want to follow and ignore the rest. The app is great if you just want to be updated about the most important stories of the day. If you are a heavy news reader or prefer more detailed stories that do not always appear on front pages of newspapers, this is not the app for that.

    Tejas Harad · 5 Aug 2026

  3. 3/5

    No widget?

    Rene D · 5 Aug 2026

  4. 5/5

    So far this seems like a genuinely thoughtful and well made Google News alternative. So far I like it a lot more than Google News, and love the content filters.

    Luke Andersen · 5 Aug 2026

  5. 3/5

    GNews posts more content under the same categories. But Kagi has a much cleaner UI.

    Dimitri Ajazi · 5 Aug 2026

Privacy & accessibility

App Store

Privacy

  • Data Not Collected Developer declared

Accessibility

  • Dark Interface — SUPPORTED Store published
  • Larger Text — SUPPORTED Store published

Versions

  • 1.0.0
  • 1.0.1

    Bug fixes and performance updates

  • 1.0.2

    This version of Kagi News includes: - Add support for 10 new languages, 2 are right-to-left - Improve localized strings all over the app - Fix "Number of stories shown" setting accessibility issue - General bug fixes and performance improvements

  • 1.0.3

    This version of Kagi News includes: - Share stories effortlessly with the new story sharing feature - Fixed an issue where Traditional Chinese language weren’t saved - Various bug fixes and performance improvements for a smoother experience

  • 1.0.4

    • Bug fixes and performance improvements • Allow users to select text in story screen

  • 1.0.6

    • Faster app launch and improved offline support • Pull-to-refresh added to the feed • Category settings now include search for easier discovery • Sources section in story view now shows the number of publishers and articles • Support for selecting multiple content languages, stories are automatically translated to your primary language when needed • Exception messages are now localized for better clarity • General UI improvements across the app

  • 1.0.7

    - Improved image caching to reduce local storage usage - Enhanced layout responsiveness on wide screens, including iPads

  • 1.0.9

    • Adjustable Font Size: Control your reading experience with five font size options. Choose from Extra Small to Extra Large. Adjust the text size in Settings. You can also change it directly while you read a story. • World Tension Index: Monitor global tension with our new stability index. This thermometer measures world events on a scale from 0 to 100. It evaluates the gravity of daily news to give you a clear snapshot. You see the state of the world at a glance. • Fixed an issue affecting Simplified Chinese localization. • General bug fixes, design updates, and performance improvements.

  • 1.1.0

    - Time Travel: Browse news history by date. Pick any day on the calendar and read past summaries. - Content Filter: Hide or blur topics you'd rather skip. Choose from built-in presets or add your own keywords.

  • 1.2.0

    Bug fixes and performance improvements

  • 1.2.1 · 6 Jul 2026

    Bug fixes and performance improvements

  • 1.2.0 · 10 Jun 2026

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Last verified
5 Aug 2026
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