No-Code News App Development for Android and iOS
Stream and share news from your very own mobile app. Shoutem’s no-code app builder makes it easy to build mobile news apps without writing a single line of code.
Drag and Drop News App Builder
Use our news and information templates to build your app in 3 easy steps:
Add Logo and Brand Colors
Upload your logo and select your brand colors.
Select Your App Features
Use the pre-built app template features or customize for your needs.
Publish Your App
Make your app available on both the Apple and Google Play app stores.
See What Other News Outlets Are Saying
Shoutem is everything we were looking for in a news app platform. The seamless integration of news feeds, push notifications and video content from YouTube has revolutionized how we deliver the news and how our followers engage. Our news app, through Shoutem, has become an indespensible tool.
Shoutem has been a game-changer for our local news outlet. The ability to send out instant notifications and include interactive modules within our app content has significantly increased our readership. This mobile app platform is a must-have for news organizations looking to expand their digital footprint.
We needed a user-friendly platform to create a mobile version of our online magazine, and Shoutem was the best choice. It’s easy enough for our intern team to manage, and the support team deserves special mention for their prompt assistance whenever needed. Highly recommend Shoutem for anyone in digital news.
Essential Features for News Applications
Shoutem offers all of the popular features seen in the world’s most successful news apps.
Easy to Update News Feed
News articles published on your website will automatically be added to your app’s news feed via RSS features. Opt for Webview functionality to open articles from your website directly within the app. Or, publish news to your app manually and use scheduling options to keep content coming in a timely manner.
Send Push Notifications for the Latest News
Instantly notify users when new content is published, or with important in-the-moment news alerts. App users can select which news categories or journalists they want to follow and only receive updates on the news beats that matter to them the most.
Sort News Items by Category
Use news categories to denote common themes in your coverage and allow followers to hone in on the news items that they’re most interested in.
Share Video Footage via YouTube
Share the top stories from your news desk or field assignments by connecting your YouTube channel to your app, and allow your followers to really see what’s going on in the world.
Enhance News Items with Interactive Media
Support your news articles with high-quality visual media that keeps users engaged. Shoutem allows you to include images, videos, interactive polls, and other forms of media to improve the look and feel of the content on your news app.
Welcome Users with New User Onboarding
Upon first opening your app, walk new users through a series of onboarding screens that showcase each feature of your app. After navigating through onboarding, users will know exactly where to find the features they need, and how to use them.
Additional Key Features for Your Mobile App
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User Engagement Tracking
Keep tabs on overall news consumption and retention rates. -
App Monetization
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User Comments & Sharing
Followers can comment on news articles or share them on their own social feed.
Shoutem’s No-Code Development Process
With Shoutem, you can build a user-friendly mobile app for Android and iOS without writing a single line of code.
All you have to do is open the news app template and choose the features you want, using our app previewer to view your changes in real-time. When you’re done, our team helps you publish your app the the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
News App Development FAQ
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How can I create a news app?
To build news apps from scratch, you’ll need to decide on the content sources you want to use, build a backend to retrieve and parse articles using APIs or web scraping, design the UI, and code the frontend in a framework like React Native.
If you’re looking for an easier route that’s just as effective, Shoutem’s no-code app builder offers a news app template that you simply open, fill in, and publish — all without writing a single line of code.
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How much does it cost to make a news app?
The cost for traditional mobile app development can range from $25,000 to $150,000+ depending on your app’s complexity and the type of labor you use—freelance developer or outsourced app development firm.
By handling the job yourself with our no-code app builder, you can build your app for free and only pay a low monthly fee for hosting. Take a look at Shoutem Builder pricing plans.
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How do I make a news app without coding?
Shoutem’s no-code, drag-and-drop app building platform provides an easy, low-cost option for creating your news app. Simply open the news app template, select which features you’d like to include, set up RSS feeds or upload content, and prepare to publish your mobile application as an iOS app or Android app.
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How do I make a news aggregator app?
News aggregator apps are easy to create by simply setting up several RSS feeds into one news feed.
To set up RSS feeds in Shoutem, first collect the RSS feed URLs for the content you’d like to include, such as other news agencies articles, videos, social media posts, and more. Then add the ‘News RSS’ feature to your app and paste in the RSS feed URL. Do this for as many RSS feeds you’d like to include.
That’s it! Users will be able to view all news items from each source.
