Volv - Curated 9-Second News

Name: Volv - Curated 9-Second News
Rating: 4.6 (893 reviews)
Author: Benefactory Ventures INC

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Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad

893 Ratings
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16+
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Benefactory Ventures INC
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English
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Become dangerously well informed with 9-second reads. Volv gives you fast, clear summaries of the world’s most important news and the best of the internet — minus the noise. Stay updated on global news, business, tech, culture, markets, and trends in seconds. AI-curated. Editor-refined. Designed for busy people who want clarity, not clutter. TRUSTED AROUND THE WORLD Backed by Snapchat. Featured by Forbes, Business Insider, and top media voices. Loved by thousands of readers across 100+ countries. PERSONALIZED NEWS FEED Read what you care about — world news, US news, business, tech, AI, startups, markets, crypto, lifestyle, entertainment, fashion, and more. Your feed adapts to you. BREAKING NEWS + VIRAL DISCOURSE — TOGETHER A sharp blend of real-world headlines from top publications and what the internet is obsessing over — from viral Reddit posts to trending Twitter conversations — without you having to dive into social media rabbit holes. 9-SECOND ARTICLES Every story is distilled into a crisp, intelligent 9-second read, the same as your attention span. DIVE DEEPER WITH DIRECT LINKS TO SOURCE Every 9-second article includes a direct link to the original source — whether it’s a CNN article, a celebrity's Instagram post, or a Substack newsletter. AI + HUMAN CURATION Cut through the noise with summaries powered by AI and refined by editors. Only the stories that truly matter make it to your feed. BREAKING NEWS ALERTS (WITHOUT THE OVERWHELM) Get notified about the top stories so you can stay ahead — without being spammed. NEUTRAL, BALANCED COVERAGE We work hard to maintain a neutral, bias-free feed — so you can decide what you think. LISTEN TO 9-SECOND STORIES ON THE GO Tap “Play” to listen to your personalized feed — perfect for commutes, multitasking, or a hands-free news experience. ZERO CLUTTER EXPERIENCE A clean, calm reading space designed for high-performers, founders, students, creators, and anyone who wants to stay informed without being overwhelmed. By downloading Volv you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Ratings & Reviews

4.6

out of 5

893 Ratings

Finally news that are fun and informative
10/11/2022

defycrypto
I stopped reading the news 2 years ago because I couldn’t bring myself to read so much. Since downloading Volv, I use it every day. I prefer using this app even over Instagram and I’m learning about the most important things happening. It’s easy to dive deeper into a story, and they recently added timelines for major events in stories such as the Ukraine Russian war. Couldn’t recommend more.
Finally news that are fun and informative
10/11/2022

defycrypto

I stopped reading the news 2 years ago because I couldn’t bring myself to read so much. Since downloading Volv, I use it every day. I prefer using this app even over Instagram and I’m learning about the most important things happening. It’s easy to dive deeper into a story, and they recently added timelines for major events in stories such as the Ukraine Russian war. Couldn’t recommend more.
Does way too much tracking
05/19/2022

NoNameGiven66
Apple privacy report shows 83+ tracking sites connected to this app. Does not ask if you will allow them to track before forcing you to create an account after downloading and installing. Does not follow Apple privacy policy. Articles contain links to and are sourced from suspicious websites and clicking on a link in an article will give you a pop-up that says “Your iPhone has been HACKED”. Use at your own risk. I for one, do not trust this app after getting a message telling me my phone is hacked while using the app and clicking to read one of the feature stories. Also many stories have links which when clicked give pop-up advertising offers to enter contests “Win A free Rolex” (better known as give us your email and we will give you some malware). Article summaries use poor grammar and am guessing they must be written by an AI. All around interesting concept but shady execution. Nothing but a waste of time. Update: Developer response is disingenuous and not accurate. Articles, not all, but definitely some of them are linked to scammy/suspicious web sites as I stated in original review. I stand by my original review. And to the developers: I have zero interest in helping you “fix” a problem you deny exits. I have less than zero interest in helping you fix your business model.

Developer Response
Hey! Thanks for the feedback. We’re sorry to hear this. We only link to credible, verifiable sources and we’re not sure how these suspicious websites are showing up. Nevertheless, we are looking into this issue! Please email us on connect@volvmedia.com so we can get in touch with you and fix this ASAP!
Does way too much tracking
05/19/2022

NoNameGiven66

Apple privacy report shows 83+ tracking sites connected to this app. Does not ask if you will allow them to track before forcing you to create an account after downloading and installing. Does not follow Apple privacy policy. Articles contain links to and are sourced from suspicious websites and clicking on a link in an article will give you a pop-up that says “Your iPhone has been HACKED”. Use at your own risk. I for one, do not trust this app after getting a message telling me my phone is hacked while using the app and clicking to read one of the feature stories. Also many stories have links which when clicked give pop-up advertising offers to enter contests “Win A free Rolex” (better known as give us your email and we will give you some malware). Article summaries use poor grammar and am guessing they must be written by an AI. All around interesting concept but shady execution. Nothing but a waste of time. Update: Developer response is disingenuous and not accurate. Articles, not all, but definitely some of them are linked to scammy/suspicious web sites as I stated in original review. I stand by my original review. And to the developers: I have zero interest in helping you “fix” a problem you deny exits. I have less than zero interest in helping you fix your business model.
Developer Response 02/04/2022
Hey! Thanks for the feedback. We’re sorry to hear this. We only link to credible, verifiable sources and we’re not sure how these suspicious websites are showing up. Nevertheless, we are looking into this issue! Please email us on connect@volvmedia.com so we can get in touch with you and fix this ASAP!
They removed the feature that made Volv what it was
12/07/2024

nejwjjejejgj
This is my first time ever writing an app review because I’m so confused and upset. The point of the app was to give short, 9 second summaries of news so you can remain informed. I really liked it as it allowed me to scroll on it like a social media app, but instead of brainrot it allowed me know what’s going on in the world. It was awesome because it encouraged remaining informed and curiosity. If you wanted to know more about the topic whose news you just read, you could simply tap and it would take you to the source. I loved it because it would encourage me to learn more. But now, the feature to go to the source is gone…? Like, what’s the point anymore? How do I know if what I’m reading is legit? What’s the source? It’s frustrating if I want to read more and now I can’t. I don’t understand why they took that feature away :(

Developer Response
Hey! Thanks a ton for taking your time and letting us know that you love the app.We’d love to tell you that this feature hasn’t gone anywhere. Simply press and hold the article and you’ll see a menu saying ‘Check out the source’. You get the rest! Let us know what you think.
They removed the feature that made Volv what it was
12/07/2024

nejwjjejejgj

This is my first time ever writing an app review because I’m so confused and upset. The point of the app was to give short, 9 second summaries of news so you can remain informed. I really liked it as it allowed me to scroll on it like a social media app, but instead of brainrot it allowed me know what’s going on in the world. It was awesome because it encouraged remaining informed and curiosity. If you wanted to know more about the topic whose news you just read, you could simply tap and it would take you to the source. I loved it because it would encourage me to learn more. But now, the feature to go to the source is gone…? Like, what’s the point anymore? How do I know if what I’m reading is legit? What’s the source? It’s frustrating if I want to read more and now I can’t. I don’t understand why they took that feature away :(
Developer Response Mar 24
Hey! Thanks a ton for taking your time and letting us know that you love the app.We’d love to tell you that this feature hasn’t gone anywhere. Simply press and hold the article and you’ll see a menu saying ‘Check out the source’. You get the rest! Let us know what you think.
Constantly asking for notifications
05/04/2023

hadleyjanae
I’ve been using this app for several months now and I really enjoy it. It’s a great way to get brief news on various topics and read articles about the items I really care about. However, I’m not appreciating the new update that constantly asks me to turn on notifications. I can barely scroll past three articles before it asks me again. I don’t like to have notifications on for most every app because it can be distracting. Volv has a rare place on my home screen and I check it often, but I’m not sure I can handle this annoying pop up much longer. Please, ask once then respect my decision not to allow notifications. Because yes, Volv does really work without it :)
Constantly asking for notifications
05/04/2023

hadleyjanae

I’ve been using this app for several months now and I really enjoy it. It’s a great way to get brief news on various topics and read articles about the items I really care about. However, I’m not appreciating the new update that constantly asks me to turn on notifications. I can barely scroll past three articles before it asks me again. I don’t like to have notifications on for most every app because it can be distracting. Volv has a rare place on my home screen and I check it often, but I’m not sure I can handle this annoying pop up much longer. Please, ask once then respect my decision not to allow notifications. Because yes, Volv does really work without it :)

Introducing Creator Profiles: You can now go to a specific creator’s profile and view all their content. We also have Volv Premium: which includes an insane feature - text to speech which allows you to listen to our 9 second articles like a quick podcast. And you can try it out for free for a week! Don’t worry you can also continue to use the app for free, you will just see a few ads.

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