InSnip is a free news app built in Australia on one idea: the day's news should be fast to read, honest about where it comes from, and free of noise. Here is what we do and how we do it.
What InSnip is
InSnip turns the day's news into short, source-backed cards. Each card gives you the story in plain English, names the publication it came from, and adds a one line why it matters, so you understand the significance and not just the headline. The name is short for Insights in Snippets.
You get about ten stories a day, plus a Daily Brief edition. Most people read the lot in under five minutes. It is free, works in your browser straight away with no account, and there is a free app for iPhone and Android.
How InSnip works
Source-backed, always
Every card names the publication it draws from, so you can see where a claim comes from and follow it back to the original reporting. No anonymous, unsourced summaries.
A why-it-matters line
Each story ends with one plain line on why it matters. You leave understanding the significance of the news, not just the event.
Under a minute a card
Cards are written to be read in well under a minute, and a whole day in about five. News that fits a coffee break, not your whole evening.
Australia first
InSnip leads with the stories that matter in Australia, then the world news worth knowing. Built here, for here.
No noise
No autoplay video, no rage-bait, no endless feed. You read the day, you reach the end, you are done. Pure signal, no noise.
How we handle accuracy
InSnip is built to be trustworthy by design. High-stakes claims, such as a death or a legal outcome, are checked against their sources before a card can publish, and cards that cannot be grounded in a source are held back rather than shipped. When we get something wrong, we correct the card.
We do not take political sides. On contested stories InSnip shows the range of what reputable outlets are reporting rather than pushing one line. The goal is simple: give you the facts and the sources, and let you make up your own mind.
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Frequently asked questions
What is InSnip?
InSnip is a free, Australia-first news app. It turns the day's news into about ten short, source-backed cards, each naming the publication it came from and adding a why-it-matters line. Most people read the whole day in under five minutes, with no account needed.
Is InSnip free?
Yes. InSnip is completely free to read. You can read today's stories in your browser at insnip.com straight away without an account, and the iPhone and Android apps are free too. There is no paywall and no paid tier.
Is InSnip an Australian news app?
Yes. InSnip is built in Australia and leads with the stories that matter here, then the world news worth knowing. It covers Australian politics, money, sport, technology, science, culture and the environment.
Where does InSnip get its news?
InSnip draws from established news publications and names the source on every card, so you can see where each story comes from and follow it back to the original reporting. It does not publish anonymous, unsourced summaries.
Do I need an account to read InSnip?
No. You can read today's stories on insnip.com immediately with no sign up. An optional free account lets you save stories, keep a streak and sync across devices, but reading never requires one.
How is InSnip different from other news apps?
InSnip is finishable. Instead of an endless feed, you get about ten source-backed stories a day and you reach the end. Every card names its source and explains why the story matters, with no autoplay video or rage-bait. Pure signal, no noise.
Is InSnip on iPhone and Android?
Yes. InSnip is free on both the Apple App Store and Google Play, and it also works in any web browser at insnip.com with nothing to install.
How many stories does InSnip publish a day?
InSnip publishes around ten carefully chosen stories a day, plus a Daily Brief edition. It is designed so you can read the whole day in about five minutes and feel caught up, rather than scrolling forever.
