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Sift – a minimal news app (looking for UI/UX feedback)

Sift – a minimal news app (looking for UI/UX feedback)

by Roshan_Roy·Apr 22, 2026·3 points·1 comment
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AI Analysis

●MidEye CandyShip It

Yet another curated news reader when Apple News and Feedly already dominate this space.

Strengths
  • •Clean, minimal UI design focused on reducing distraction and noise
  • •Privacy-conscious with no data linked to user identity in App Store
Weaknesses
  • •No explanation of curation methodology or how stories are selected
  • •Zero reviews means no validation of actual user experience yet
Category
Social
Target Audience

iOS users who want a cleaner news reading experience

Similar To

Apple News · Feedly · Inoreader

Post Description

I’ve been working on a small news app called Sift.

Looking for honest UI/UX feedback.

In screenshots the UI looks clean, but on real devices after installing it feels different — slightly dull / less crisp/ greyish. I can’t figure out if it’s colors, typography, spacing, or something else.

Would really appreciate direct feedback on:

what feels off or generic anything that reduces the “premium” feel

Also not sure if this could be due to display differences or iPhone settings.

Blunt feedback is welcome.

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