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Sift – a minimal news app (looking for UI/UX feedback)
by Roshan_Roy·Apr 22, 2026·3 points·1 comment
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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
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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