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TheSkimm App User Positive Comments 2024
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✓ Not just for MillennialsThis 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!.Version: 2.3
✓ Makes My Mornings BetterI 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..Version: 2.8.3
✓ Great App, Even Better CompanyI 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!!.Version: 2.3
✓ Condensed and easy readI 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..Version: 2.19.2
✓ Concise newsI’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..Version: 3.1
✓ 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!!.Version: 2.13.1
✓ Keeps me in the loopThe 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..Version: 1.0
✓ Well done... just one pleaI 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. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻.Version: 2.8.1
✓ All the news you need without the boreReadable 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..Version: 2.30
✓ A fantastic way to stay up to dateThis 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..Version: 2.15.2
✓ ConnectivityThis 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!! ❤️.Version: 2.11.1
✓ A sense of humor and controlIt’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..Version: 2.15.2
✓ I’m impressedI’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!.Version: 2.11
✓ Love itLove that I now have everything at my fingertips. Easy to use. So great that current news and events is so easy to access..Version: 1.0
✓ Love itSkimm 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..Version: 2.6.1
✓ 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..Version: 1.0
✓ The skimmNews especially from COVID-19,help people get information and answer from government and other sources..Version: 2.19.3
✓ Quickly catch up on the newsThe 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..Version: 2.3
✓ Need to Knows - UninterruptedAs 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!.Version: 2.9.2
✓ Support quality and convenient journalismI’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!.Version: 2.8.1
✓ News, podcast and etalk all in oneThe 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..Version: 2.13
✓ 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!.Version: 2.6.1
✓ Informative... but annoyingI 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..Version: 2.15
✓ UnbiasedGood unbiased news for a change..Version: 2.2
✓ 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!!!.Version: 1.0
✓ Love Skimm but stop the hateFun 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..Version: 2.7
✓ Easy to digest news for the busy professionalI 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!!.Version: 2.8
✓ My main news sourceThis 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..Version: 2.14.4
✓ Great content - but lose the cute Mean Girls referencesI 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?.Version: 2.8.1
✓ My lifeline!Great news app, even has great links to interesting articles. The calendar is my favorite part, keeps me up to date with random events going on. Mostly US focused, but I have seen more recently more international news stories..Version: 1.4.1
✓ Happy camperLove 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!!.Version: 2.6.1
✓ Efficient and not boringAs 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..Version: 2.12.1
✓ 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 ❣️😎👌.Version: 2.30
✓ 1 minor issueI 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..Version: 2.13.1
✓ The best!!My fave news app by far! its so easy to use and i love the layout. essential part of my morning routine😉.Version: 1.0
✓ 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!.Version: 1.0
✓ Awesome addition to my calendarAlready 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!.Version: 1.0
✓ 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..Version: 1.0
✓ 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..Version: 2.11
✓ 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!.Version: 2.10.3
✓ 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.Version: 2.19.2
✓ 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!.Version: 2.7.1
✓ This app is worth the moneyIt’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..Version: 2.14.4
✓ 5 starsI 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..Version: 2.14.3
✓ GreatI 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..Version: 2.18
✓ Skimm is importantI appreciate the in-depth yet not too lengthy news reports that keep me up to date. Very useful to me. Thanks Skimm team..Version: 2.7
✓ 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!.Version: 2.7
✓ Ideal with one caveatThis 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!.Version: 3.1.9
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