About Substack
Substack is a new media app that connects you with the creators, ideas, and communities you care about most. - Support the creators you love: Subscribe for free or upgrade to view original work and connect directly with your favorite writers, artists, and podcasters. - Enjoy ad-free videos and podcasts: Access short-form clips, video episodes, and read-aloud articles without interruptions. - Connect in real time: Join livestreams and live group chats, where top creators bring their biggest supporters into their world. - Explore independent ideas: Discover bold opinions and engaging views across food, sports, politics, fashion, comedy, finance, and more. How it works: 1. Download the Substack app. 2. Claim your handle. 3. Explore the feed to enjoy notes, videos, and clips from creators. 4. Subscribe to your favorites for free, tune into their livestreams and join private group chats.
Substack details
Substack is a free News app for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, developed by Substack, Inc. It is rated 4.9 out of 5 from 538,839 ratings on the App Store, requires iOS 17.0 or later, is 223 MB to download and is available in 18 languages. It was first released on March 8, 2022 and last updated on September 22, 2026.
- Category
- News
- Rating
- 4.9 / 5 (538,839 ratings)
- Price
- Free
- Current version
- 3.17.0
- Size
- 223 MB
- Requires
- iOS 17.0 or later
- Compatibility
- iPhone, iPad, iPod touch
- Languages
- English, Arabic, Catalan, Danish, Dutch, French, German, Indonesian and 10 more
- Age rating
- 17+
- Released
- March 8, 2022
- Last updated
- September 22, 2026
- Developer
- Substack, Inc.
Ratings breakdown
What’s new in Substack
Bug fixes and other improvements
Version 3.17.0 · Updated September 22, 2026
Substack app privacy
The developer, Substack, Inc., reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected and linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Identifiers: User ID
- Usage Data: Product Interaction
- Diagnostics: Crash Data, Performance Data, Other Diagnostic Data
- Contact Info: Email Address, Name
- User Content: Other User Content
Used for: Analytics, App Functionality
Data Not Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected but is not linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- User Content: Photos or Videos
Used for: App Functionality
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| App | Rating | Price | Last updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Substack | 4.9 / 5 (538,839 ratings) | Free | September 22, 2026 |
| Medium: Read & Write Stories | 4.8 / 5 (157,107) | Free | Sep 21, 2026 |
| The Atlantic Magazine | 4.9 / 5 (137,925) | Free | Sep 10, 2026 |
| Ground News | 4.7 / 5 (48,110) | Free | Sep 23, 2026 |
| The Guardian - US & World News | 4.9 / 5 (113,278) | Free | Sep 21, 2026 |
| NPR: National & Local News | 4.7 / 5 (72,833) | Free | Sep 15, 2026 |
| AP News | 4.6 / 5 (359,205) | Free | Sep 24, 2026 |