The news, read to you like a broadcastNo scrolling, no tiny text, no account needed

Like a radio broadcast that follows you

Press play and Aaven reads today's news in a calm, natural voice. No scrolling, no tiny text to squint at, no feed to manage, no ads to dodge. Pick a few topics once and every day's briefing is ready to listen to.

Choose what interests you — Top Stories, World, Business, Health, Science, Sports and more — and the news sources you trust. Every story links back to the original article if you want to read the whole thing.

Made to be simple

Free to start

The free version includes a daily briefing of top stories, read aloud. The optional Aaven Plus subscription adds unlimited sources and categories, a higher-quality voice and offline listening. Aaven is an iPhone app.

Questions, answered

Is Aaven a good news app for older adults?

Aaven is built to be simple: no feed to scroll, no tiny text to squint at, and no account to manage. Pick a few topics once and every day's briefing is ready to play.

Can I listen while doing other things?

Yes. Aaven keeps playing in the background with the screen off, so you can keep up with the news while your hands and eyes are busy.

Can I fall asleep listening to it?

Aaven has a built-in sleep timer that stops playback after the time you choose.

Is it free?

Yes. Aaven is a free download with a free daily briefing; Aaven Plus is optional.

Do I need an account?

No. Open the app, pick your topics, and listen.

Download on the App Store