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Substack
Substack Inc. · Free · News · 4.9 (545,629 ratings)
What it does
Long reads, podcasts and videos from the independent writers you follow. From 5 apps for a slow Saturday morning.
The developer describes it as: “Substack is a new media app that connects you with the creators, ideas, and communities you care about most.”
Alternatives to Substack
The closest alternatives to Substack are Merlin Bird ID, Coffee Pal, Yoga | Down Dog and Paprika — 4 apps from the list Substack appears on, “5 apps for a slow Saturday morning”, each answering the same moment a different way.
Merlin Bird IDRecord the bird singing outside the window, and it tells you who it is.
Coffee PalPhotograph today's cup; it's filed by date, method and where you made it.
Yoga | Down DogA new yoga practice every time you press start, fit to your level and time.
PaprikaSave recipes from any website, scale them, and make a grocery list.
Price and ratings
| App | Price | App Store rating | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Substack | Free | 4.9 (545,629) | News |
| Merlin Bird ID | Free | 4.9 (113,778) | Reference |
| Coffee Pal | Free | 5.0 (3) | Photo & Video |
| Yoga | Down Dog | Free | 4.9 (327,048) | Health & Fitness |
| Paprika | $4.99 | 4.9 (53,963) | Food & Drink |
Substack and its alternatives, as the App Store listed them on 2026-10-06.
Substack is free to download from the iOS App Store and holds 4.9 out of 5 from 545,629 ratings, checked on 2026-10-06. Prices and ratings go stale; the App Store is the live source.
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