theSkimm subscription: cost, reviews, how to cancel

• App Store rating4.8★ from 13,230 ratings
• Cheapest subscription$2.99 per month
• Reviews mentioning billing, last 12 months4 of 10 reviews

On this page: what it costs, how to cancel, what reviewers say.

What the data says

• Free trial converts to a paid plan7 days free trial, then $2.99 per month

What theSkimm costs

Download: Free. Subscriptions start at $2.99 per month.

• theSkimm Monthly7 days free trial, then renews every month$2.99
• theSkimm YearlyRenews every year, no trial$29.99

How to cancel theSkimm

1. Open Settings on your iPhone and tap your name at the top.
2. Tap Subscriptions.
3. Select theSkimm (listed under a plan name such as theSkimm Monthly).
4. Tap Cancel Subscription and confirm. You keep access until the end of the paid period.

If the app is not in that list, it was not billed through Apple. Cancel it with the developer instead: support page or website.

Charged after cancelling or during a trial? Request a refund at reportaproblem.apple.com within 90 days.

What reviewers say

Reported bugs

App crashes and freezes; Issues with 'Do Not Sell My Information' feature.

Recent one-star reviews

Doesn’t work for daily newsI have been a Skimmr for many years and now I may be jumping ship. The app straight up does not work to read the daily Skimm which is the main point of the entire brand. You can read yesterday’s, only the next day. It’s been like this for some time with no mention of working on this or anything. It’…

Nothing worksI would love to be able to use this app, but I can’t. I wanted this to help clean up my email inbox from all of The Skimm newsletters I get and read them all in one place. But the app doesn’t work. The Daily Skimm doesn’t open, it’s just a blank screen, and the past issues link opens to mid-July iss…

UnusableNo matter the time of day it just says “oops. You’re up earlier than we are. Alarms set for 6:20 ET. Try again in a few minutes.” I tried uninstalling and reinstalling the app and nothing fixed it.

Recent five-star reviews

Superbe application!Remember that musical, An American in Paris? That is what this app represents to me. As an expat, I find it really hard to keep updated on US/world ever-changing politics... Until now! Thanks @theskimm for this app. These guys made our news easier, now our calendars! 🙌🏻 - Hope they add when the next…

Get Skimm'd!The best thing that can happen to anyone! Download now, find out everything that's happening around you and get smarter! Skimmify your calendars; stay ahead of anyone and everyone! You can't miss a thing with theSkimm by your side!

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.

About the developer

theSkimm has published on the App Store since Apr 18, 2016: 1 app(s), 0 of them no longer in the store.

Alternatives to theSkimm

• USA TODAY: US & Breaking News4.5★
• Washington Post4.7★
• Bloomberg: Business News Daily4.6★
• CNN: Live & Breaking News4.8★

Also similar: The New Yorker (3.9★), Daily Beast (4.8★)

Questions people ask

How much does theSkimm cost?

Download: Free. Subscriptions start at $2.99 per month.

How do I cancel theSkimm?

On your iPhone open Settings, tap your name, tap Subscriptions, select theSkimm and tap Cancel Subscription. You keep access until the end of the paid period.

Does theSkimm have a free trial?

Yes: theSkimm Monthly offers a 7 days free trial, then $2.99 per month.

How much does theSkimm app cost?

The app offers a free trial, after which it requires an in-app purchase subscription. Monthly subscriptions cost $2.99 per month, and yearly subscriptions are $29.99 per year. These prices are less than a cup of coffee per month.

theSkimm in one paragraph

theSkimm by theSkimm is a News app for iPhone. Download: Free. Subscriptions start at $2.99 per month across 2 plan(s). App Store rating 4.8 from 13,230 ratings. 4 of 10 reviews in the last 12 months mention charges, subscriptions, refunds or cancelling (40%). The developer has 1 app(s) on the App Store, 0 no longer listed. Cancel through Settings › Subscriptions on the iPhone. Data verified Sep 8, 2026 by AppsLupa.

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