Peer News Social Feed · News that hits different
For students who want real news

News that hits different.

A social feed where friends share, react, and debate real articles. No vanity metrics. No algorithmic junk.

Free while in beta. No spam, ever.

The Challenge

You open Instagram.
Three hours vanish.
You still don't know what's happening.

Students default to social apps out of muscle memory, trading real-world awareness for algorithmic comparison and mental drain.

Muscle memory doomscroll

You open the app before you even decide to. Hours gone, nothing gained.

Toxic comparison loop

Curated highlight reels make you feel behind, not informed.

Disconnected from reality

You can name every influencer but not one world event this week.

Mental drain after scrolling

You close the app feeling empty, anxious, and less focused.

Real articles, not clips

Verified journalism from trusted sources, curated by your friends.

Debate with friends

Annotate, react, and discuss stories in real time with your circle.

Swipe, don't scroll

Short-form summaries built for speed, depth, and real understanding.

Peer-driven credibility

What your friends share matters more than what an algorithm pushes.

The Solution

A feed that makes you smarter, not smaller.

Peer News replaces toxic comparison with meaningful engagement, turning news literacy into a social experience you actually want.

Key Features

Built for the way you actually read.

Every feature is designed to keep you informed, engaged, and connected to the people who matter.

Vertical swipe summaries

Short-form article digests built for speed. Get the gist in seconds, dive deeper when it matters.

Friend activity feed

See what your friends are reading and sharing, all in one place.

One-tap reactions

React instantly with emoji, comments, or a quick highlight.

Inline highlighting

Mark the parts that matter. Your highlights spark conversations.

Native ad placement

Non-intrusive ads and recruiting banners that respect your attention.

Real-time discussion threads

Jump into live conversations around breaking stories. Your friends are already there.

73%

of students report higher news literacy

4.2x

more articles read per week

89%

feel more connected to current events

Based on early beta feedback from 120+ university students

How It Works

Three steps to a smarter feed.

01

Swipe through summaries

Open the app and see short-form article digests from sources your friends trust. Swipe to read more.

02

React and discuss

Tap to react, comment, or highlight. Your friends see your take and jump into the conversation.

03

Build your news literacy

Every swipe makes you more informed. Track your reading, see your biases, and stay ahead of the curve.

Pricing

Always free for students.

We monetize through non-intrusive native ads and sponsored recruiting banners. You never pay to read.

No credit card required

Starter

Everything you need to get started.

  • ✓ Vertical swipe feed
  • ✓ Friend activity
  • ✓ One-tap reactions
Most popular

Pro

For the news-obsessed student.

  • ✓ Everything in Starter
  • ✓ Inline highlighting
  • ✓ Campus leaderboards
  • ✓ Audio overviews
4.99€/mo Join Waitlist

Campus

For student orgs and university partners.

  • ✓ Everything in Pro
  • ✓ Custom campus feed
  • ✓ Ambassador tools
  • ✓ Analytics dashboard
Custom Contact
Be first in line

Your feed is about to get a lot smarter.

Join the waitlist and help shape the future of social news. Free for students, forever.

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FAQ

Questions, answered.

Can't find what you're looking for? Reach out at hello@peernews.app

Is Peer News really free? +

Yes. We monetize through native programmatic ads and sponsored recruiting banners. No paywalls, no subscriptions for students.

How is this different from Apple News? +

Apple News lacks social validation. Peer News puts your friends at the center of discovery, so the news you see is curated by people you trust, not an algorithm.

What sources do you pull from? +

We partner with verified, fact-checked publications across politics, tech, culture, and science. No clickbait, no misinformation.

Can I use it on my campus? +

Absolutely. We're launching campus by campus with ambassador squads and dorm competitions. Join the waitlist and tell us your school.

When does it launch? +

We're in private beta with a small group of students now. Public launch is coming to select campuses this fall. Join the waitlist for early access.

Peer News

Real news, shared by real friends. Built for students who want to stay informed without the noise.

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