News-O-Matic: Reading for Kids
Daily Newspaper for Ages 6–14
FreeOffers In-App Purchases
6.3.6for iPhone, iPad and more
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About News-O-Matic: Reading for Kids
News-O-Matic is the daily news app to inspire a love of nonfiction reading.
100+ new articles each month cover a range of high-interest topics for curious kids. Subjects include science, sports, world news, technology, arts, and entertainment. Reading current events empowers children to be critical thinkers, lifelong learners, and global citizens. Every story is written at multiple literacy levels for ages 6 to 14.
News-O-Matic is always 100% ad-free. A child psychologist reviews each article to ensure emotionally safe and age-appropriate content.
KEY FEATURES:
• Complete translations by native speakers in English, Spanish, French, Arabic, and Mandarin
• Full “Read to Me” story recordings in English, Spanish, French, Arabic, and Mandarin
• Games, fun facts, and calls to action
• Audio and kid-friendly definitions for challenging vocabulary
• Interactive maps and an augmented reality (3D) globe
• Chances to draw, ask questions, comment, and vote
• Interviews with authors, scientists, and other experts
• Citations to improve media literacy skills
• Access to 10,000+ archived articles
AWARDS:
Teachers' Choice Award for the Classroom Winner, 2020
Digital Media Award North America Winner, 2018 – “Best Innovation to Engage Youth Audiences”
Tech and Learning Award of Excellence, 2018
Parents' Picks Award Winner, 2018
World Young Reader Prize (Editorial) - World Association of Newspapers (WAN-IFRA)
One of The Best News Sources for Kids “5 stars” - Common Sense Media
kidSAFE® certified
REVIEWS:
“My son has finally been reading independently for the past two weeks. He looks forward to reading News-O-Matic every night!” – Melissa, mom of an 8-year-old
"I love News-O-Matic! When I’m in school it’s my favorite thing to do. I even read it when I get home!" – Soyee, age 11
“The stories you write are amazing. It’s funny because I hate reading but yet I’m excited to see what you wrote." – Rae, age 8
“I have never come across a publication this effective in capturing the attention of the student and making them want to learn and understand more.” – LB, Elementary School Teacher
“A terrific introduction to current events with unlimited potential for repeated use for kids” – Smart Apps For Kids
“An ingenious app that condenses the daily news of the world and delivers it in perfectly kid-digestible form.” – Cool Mom Tech
“It offers a window to the world and beyond.” – Parents’ Pick Awards
SUBSCRIPTION OPTIONS:
• Subscription options include per month, per six months, or per year.
• A free trial begins at start of subscription. Easy to cancel at any time.
• Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase.
• Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period.
• Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period.
• User can manage subscription & turn off auto-renewal by going to Account Settings after purchase.
• No cancelation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period.
• Any unused portion of a free-trial period will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription.
FOR EDUCATORS:
Schools and districts looking to buy News-O-Matic through Apple’s Volume Purchase Program should buy News-O-Matic: School 2020-21.
For more information visit www.newsomatic.org or contact support@press4kids.com for help or questions.
Terms of Use: https://www.newsomatic.org/terms-of-use/
Privacy Policy: https://www.newsomatic.org/privacy/
100+ new articles each month cover a range of high-interest topics for curious kids. Subjects include science, sports, world news, technology, arts, and entertainment. Reading current events empowers children to be critical thinkers, lifelong learners, and global citizens. Every story is written at multiple literacy levels for ages 6 to 14.
News-O-Matic is always 100% ad-free. A child psychologist reviews each article to ensure emotionally safe and age-appropriate content.
KEY FEATURES:
• Complete translations by native speakers in English, Spanish, French, Arabic, and Mandarin
• Full “Read to Me” story recordings in English, Spanish, French, Arabic, and Mandarin
• Games, fun facts, and calls to action
• Audio and kid-friendly definitions for challenging vocabulary
• Interactive maps and an augmented reality (3D) globe
• Chances to draw, ask questions, comment, and vote
• Interviews with authors, scientists, and other experts
• Citations to improve media literacy skills
• Access to 10,000+ archived articles
AWARDS:
Teachers' Choice Award for the Classroom Winner, 2020
Digital Media Award North America Winner, 2018 – “Best Innovation to Engage Youth Audiences”
Tech and Learning Award of Excellence, 2018
Parents' Picks Award Winner, 2018
World Young Reader Prize (Editorial) - World Association of Newspapers (WAN-IFRA)
One of The Best News Sources for Kids “5 stars” - Common Sense Media
kidSAFE® certified
REVIEWS:
“My son has finally been reading independently for the past two weeks. He looks forward to reading News-O-Matic every night!” – Melissa, mom of an 8-year-old
"I love News-O-Matic! When I’m in school it’s my favorite thing to do. I even read it when I get home!" – Soyee, age 11
“The stories you write are amazing. It’s funny because I hate reading but yet I’m excited to see what you wrote." – Rae, age 8
“I have never come across a publication this effective in capturing the attention of the student and making them want to learn and understand more.” – LB, Elementary School Teacher
“A terrific introduction to current events with unlimited potential for repeated use for kids” – Smart Apps For Kids
“An ingenious app that condenses the daily news of the world and delivers it in perfectly kid-digestible form.” – Cool Mom Tech
“It offers a window to the world and beyond.” – Parents’ Pick Awards
SUBSCRIPTION OPTIONS:
• Subscription options include per month, per six months, or per year.
• A free trial begins at start of subscription. Easy to cancel at any time.
• Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase.
• Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period.
• Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period.
• User can manage subscription & turn off auto-renewal by going to Account Settings after purchase.
• No cancelation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period.
• Any unused portion of a free-trial period will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription.
FOR EDUCATORS:
Schools and districts looking to buy News-O-Matic through Apple’s Volume Purchase Program should buy News-O-Matic: School 2020-21.
For more information visit www.newsomatic.org or contact support@press4kids.com for help or questions.
Terms of Use: https://www.newsomatic.org/terms-of-use/
Privacy Policy: https://www.newsomatic.org/privacy/
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What's New in the Latest Version 6.3.6
Last updated on Sep 25, 2023
Old Versions
Bugs fixes
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Version History
6.3.6
Sep 25, 2023
Bugs fixes
6.3.4
Sep 21, 2023
Bugs fixes
6.2.1
Nov 3, 2021
Addition of a new language: Mandarin (text and audio)
6.2
Oct 26, 2021
Addition of a new language: Mandarin (text and audio).
6.1.4
May 18, 2021
Bug fixes.
6.1.3
Mar 10, 2021
Bugs fixes.
6.1.2
Feb 19, 2021
Bug fixes.
6.1
Oct 15, 2020
Bug fixes.
6.0.0
Aug 17, 2020
News-O-Matic users can now access our archives. This makes 10,000+ additional safe and appropriate articles available!
5.9.9
Aug 7, 2020
News-O-Matic updated its servers to better deliver the news!
5.9.8
Jul 2, 2020
Bug fixes.
5.9.7
May 25, 2020
Bug fixes.
5.9.6
Mar 18, 2020
Bug fixes
5.9.5
Feb 7, 2020
Bug fixes
5.9.4
Nov 28, 2019
Bug Fixes
5.9.3
Nov 1, 2019
Bug Fixes
5.9.2
Oct 17, 2019
Dedicated Halloween version
5.9.1
Sep 27, 2019
Integration of PencilKit
Updated version for iOS 13
Bug fixes
Updated version for iOS 13
Bug fixes
5.9.0
Sep 23, 2019
Integration of PencilKit
Updated version for iOS 13
Bug fixes
Updated version for iOS 13
Bug fixes
5.8.9
Aug 23, 2019
Bug Fixes
5.8.8
Dec 12, 2018
Bug fixes
5.8.6
Nov 2, 2018
Article translations & audio recordings in Arabic
Bug fixes
Bug fixes
5.8.5
Oct 20, 2018
Halloween stories and features.
5.8.4
Oct 17, 2018
Bug fixes
5.8.0
Aug 18, 2018
Optimization for iPhone X
Bug Fixes
Bug Fixes
News-O-Matic: Reading for Kids FAQ
News-O-Matic: Reading for Kids is available in regions other than the following restricted countries:
Turkey,Canada
News-O-Matic: Reading for Kids supports English, Arabic, French, Spanish
News-O-Matic: Reading for Kids contains in-app purchases. Please check the pricing plan as below:
News-O-Matic subscription
$3.99
News-O-Matic subscription
$34.99
News-O-Matic subscription
$19.99
News-O-Matic, Early Bird subscriptions
$9.99
News-O-Matic, Early Bird subscriptions
$1.99
News-O-Matic 3-4 for Home, Unlimited Access
$19.99
Click here to learn how to download News-O-Matic: Reading for Kids in restricted country or region.
Check the following list to see the minimum requirements of News-O-Matic: Reading for Kids.
iPhone
Requires iOS 11.0 or later.
iPad
Requires iPadOS 11.0 or later.
Apple Watch
Requires watchOS 3.2 or later.
iPod touch
Requires iOS 11.0 or later.