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Substack

by Substack, Inc.

Follow independent publications, read posts and access podcasts, videos and community chats.

iOSFree with paid upgrades
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What it does

Follow independent publications, read posts and access podcasts, videos and community chats. Individual creators offer free subscriptions or paid upgrades.

Pricing: is Substack free?

US App Store download: Free (USD), checked 2026-09-23. Includes free functionality with optional paid features or plans. Feature availability depends on the tier.

Screenshots

Developer-provided iOS screenshots.

Inbox combining notes, videos, reading, and chat.
Inbox combining notes, videos, reading, and chat.
Subscription list for followed publications.
Subscription list for followed publications.
Long-form newsletter post in the reader.
Long-form newsletter post in the reader.
Discussion thread attached to a creator post.
Discussion thread attached to a creator post.

Features

Creator subscriptions

Subscribe for free or upgrade to support writers, artists, and podcasters.

Developer’s App Store feature description (iOS)

Ad-free video and podcasts

Play creator videos, podcasts, short clips, and read-aloud articles without ads.

Developer’s App Store feature description (iOS)

Livestreams and group chats

Join creator livestreams and live group conversations.

Developer’s App Store feature description (iOS)

Topic discovery

Discover independent work across subjects such as food, sports, politics, fashion, comedy, and finance.

Developer’s App Store feature description (iOS)

Multiformat feed

Browse notes, videos, and clips from creators in one feed.

Developer’s App Store feature description (iOS)

Sources & verification

Last verified: 23 September 2026. Features not listed here may be unverified.

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