Medial - Startup News and Tech

Name: Medial - Startup News and Tech
Rating: 5.0 (1 reviews)
Author: MedialApp Tech Private Limited

by MedialApp Tech Private Limited

iPhone

Active Last checked 6 Aug 2026

App Store ↗

Quick verdict

What it is: Store information collected; independent summary not yet available.
At a glance: Free to download
In-app purchases

Categories and search queries

Official categories

News
Social Networking

AppCorpus categories

Key functions

Function	Availability	Access	Scope	Evidence
Free app	Yes	Free	—	Store published
In-app purchases	Yes	Limited free	—	Store published

Screens

App Store

7 store screenshots

Medial - Startup News and Tech iphone screenshot 1

Medial - Startup News and Tech iphone screenshot 2

Medial - Startup News and Tech iphone screenshot 3

Medial - Startup News and Tech iphone screenshot 4

Pricing & paywalls

App Store

Medial Premium Base — $0.99
Medial Premium Base — $7.99
Medial Premium Jobs — $1.99
Medial Premium Jobs — $14.99
Medial Premium Plus — $0.99
Medial Premium Plus — $9.99

Last verified 6 Aug 2026

Ratings & reviews

App Store

5.0 1 ratings · App Store

No store reviews collected for App Store · US

Privacy & accessibility

App Store

Privacy

Data Linked to You — Analytics — Contact Info — Email Address Developer declared
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Data Not Linked to You — Location Developer declared
Data Not Linked to You — Usage Data Developer declared

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Accessibility

No accessibility labels collected yet.

Versions

App Store

1.0.0
1.1.0
Anonymous UGC Feed Discussion Groups Enhanced Dark Mode Fully immersive reading experience Faster Onboarding flow Removed extra permissions Improved images quality Bug fixes
1.1.1
New and Improved Onboarding experience Solved keyboard Issues Reader Mode Portfolio now available Login bug fixes Groups screen CTA fix Improved reader mode Deep-linked posts will show hierarchy
1.1.2
Articles Improved user experience Latest vs Trending update Improved user interactions Keyboard fixes Permissions fix
1.2.0
Now create polls with your post New immersive experience with tabs Access your posts from profile Unified search across the app Permissions fixes Keyboard fixes ToS and policy access Trending and latest in Pods Zooming available with image preview Added ability to delete your posts Notification fixes Improved UI and transitions
1.3.0
Introduced Bookmarking Multiple image upload in posts Post and Replies separation in Profile Direct Messages are now available Recommendations for Posts Notification Read/Unread status You can now see user followers in profile New Icons and Fonts In app theme switch Dynamic Theme support Feedback and Support section Scroll state bug fix Image crop bug fix Social Urls bug fix Overall UX and UI improvements News Grouping
1.3.3
Updated font for a fresh, modern look. Revamped interface for creating posts. New tags feature for identifying reposted news. Link quizzes with related articles for a richer experience. View posts directly within your notifications. Alerts for pasting text over 1000 characters in posts. Warnings before leaving the post creation screen to prevent content loss. Embed links in your posts for richer content. Watch YouTube videos directly in the app. Long-press to share screenshots of news and posts. Easily share content to apps like X, Reddit, or via DM with our custom ShareSheet. Verify your experience and education on your profile. Highlight your skills with new profile tags. Pinch to zoom in on post images. Use Like, Share and Bookmark buttons in Reader Mode without leaving the reading context. See sign in identifier in settings. Bug fixes.
1.4.0
New onboarding UI for a smoother introduction. Introducing "Medial Showcase". Various bug fixes for a more stable experience. Improved user interface and overall user experience.
1.4.1
Enjoy a smoother experience in the Medial Showcase. Try the new random sorting option for discovering ideas. Now you can see everyone who upvoted an idea. Easily search through ideas with the new search feature. We've squashed some bugs for a better experience. Improved over all User Experience.
1.5.0
Tag other users in posts to engage them directly. Reply threads for easier and more organized conversations. Revamped News UI for a fresh look and better navigation. New Discussions screen to view all comments and reposts in one place. Share posts with a personalized text message in direct messages. Improved search and personalized recommendations to help you find content faster. Enhanced overall UI and user experience for smoother usage. Bug fixes to keep things running smoothly.
1.5.1
Improved app user experience. Better stability for smoother performance. Bug fixes for a more reliable app.
2.3.1
Unlock exclusive benefits with Medial Premium Membership. Access curated premium content available only for members. Explore a list of venture capitals, government grants, accelerators, and incubators. Discover job opportunities directly on Medial. Post job openings and connect with the right candidates. See who has viewed your profile. Restrict who can send you conversation requests for better privacy. View the list of people you follow. Join the Creator Program and share your content. Enjoy a fresh new look for onboarding. Improved UI and a smoother overall experience. Bug fixes and stability improvements.
2.3.2 · 24 Jul 2025
Revamped Profile Screen Post Views Revamped Notification Screen Revamped News Screen Revamped Reader Mode Onboarding Showcase Org Creation

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Last verified: 6 Aug 2026
Sources: App Store

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