Please Explain
News explained from the start
Only for iPhone
Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPhone. Not verified for macOS.
iPhone
Please Explain rewinds the news so you never feel lost.
With one tap, you can jump from today's headline back to the beginning of the story, following a simple timeline that connects all the key moments. No more piecing things together from scattered articles — just a clear path from "what's happening now" to "how it all started."
Whether you're skimming on your commute, preparing for class, or just trying to make sense of the headlines, Please Explain gives you clear, ad-free context in seconds.
WHY PLEASE EXPLAIN
- Rewind any story — tap a headline and follow it back to where it began
- Simple timelines — see the key moments connected in order, start to finish
- Clear context, fast — understand the bigger picture in seconds, not hours
- Ad-free — no clutter, no distractions, just the story
- Built for busy people — perfect for commutes, study breaks, or quick catch-ups
STAY INFORMED, NOT OVERWHELMED
The news moves fast and assumes you've been following along. Please Explain meets you where you are — giving you the background you need to actually understand what's going on, without the noise.
Understand the news, from the start.
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Please Explain offers auto-renewable subscriptions:
- Monthly — $4.99 / month
- Bi-Annual — $24.99 / every 6 months
- Annual — $49.99 / year
A subscription unlocks up to 50 story timelines a day.
Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings after purchase.
Privacy Policy: https://pleaseexplain.app/privacy
Terms of Use: https://pleaseexplain.app/terms
Ratings & Reviews
- This app hasn’t received enough ratings or reviews to display an overview.
Clearer messages when something goes wrong, especially signing in.
The free timelines message now says they're a one-off, not a daily allowance.
Sources in follow-up answers appear as tidy links rather than raw web addresses.
Names are checked as you type, and an expired session now explains itself.
The developer, One Trick Pony NYC LLC, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Linked to You
The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:
- Purchases
- Contact Info
- Identifiers
Accessibility
The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More
Information
- Seller
- One Trick Pony NYC LLC
- Size
- 43.1 MB
- Category
- News
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 15.0 or later. - iPod touch
Requires iOS 15.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 12.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- Monthly Subscription $4.99
- Annual Subscription $49.99
- Bi-Annual Subscription $24.99
- Copyright
- © 2026 One Trick Pony
