2apps3.5(2.2M)News & Magazines

Publisher DNA

What defines Flipboard?

AI intelligence is not yet available for Flipboard. The portfolio data below is up to date.

Portfolio

What does Flipboard ship?

Apps

2 apps analysed

Briefing icon
Briefing

Briefing delivers quick access to the stories that matter most to you.

3.5(751.5K)
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21-language library functions as a B2B distribution moat

  • Diverse magazine selection allows users to follow specific interests and niche topics
  • Forced pre-installation and inability to uninstall the application consumes device storage space
Flipboard:Your Social Magazine icon
Flipboard:Your Social Magazine

Award winning app for latest news and informative stories you want every day.

3.4(1.4M)
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Analysis in progress

Single-market publisher, every app ships only to United States.

Based on 1 of 2 apps with localized market data, more coverage rolling in as scans complete Β· last scanned .

Americas (1)

  • United States1 / 1

Core markets (1/1 apps)

United States

User Sentiment

How do users feel about their apps?

0

Positive apps

0

Neutral / mixed

1

Negative apps

35/100

Avg sentiment score

Rivals

Who does Flipboard compete with?

The rivals identified

Nemeses(1)

Google

known forGoogle News

1 app4.0News & Magazines

Google News serves as the primary market leader by leveraging deep integration with the Android ecosystem and massive scale in content aggregation.

Contenders(3)

Feedly Team

known forFeedly - Smarter News Reader

1 app4.4News & Magazines

Feedly targets the power-user segment, offering granular control over content sources that casual readers do not require.

Particle Media

known forNewsBreak: Local News & Alerts

2 apps4.8News & Magazines

NewsBreak dominates the local news niche, providing a specific value proposition that general aggregators often overlook.

SmartNews

known forSmartNews: Breaking News

1 app4.6News & Magazines

SmartNews is a direct competitor in the news aggregation space, focusing on high-speed delivery and offline reading capabilities.

Same space(2)

A Medium

known forMedium: Read & Write Stories

1 app4.7News & Magazines

Medium occupies the long-form content space, serving as a platform for creators rather than just a news aggregator.

Snapwise Inc.(dba Ground News)

known forGround News

1 app4.7News & Magazines

Ground News differentiates by providing 'blindspot' analysis and media bias reporting for news consumers.

New entrants(2)

REDDIT

known forReddit

1 app4.6News & Magazines

Reddit is an emerging threat in news discovery due to its community-driven curation and massive user-generated content volume.

Substack

known forSubstack

1 app4.9News & Magazines

Substack is rapidly emerging as a threat by shifting the news consumption model from aggregators to direct-to-creator newsletters.

Frequently asked questions

How many apps does Flipboard publish?
Flipboard has 2 apps tracked by Marlvel, primarily in the News & Magazines category.
What kind of apps does Flipboard make?
Flipboard's portfolio is concentrated in News & Magazines, with an average rating of 3.5/5 across rated apps.
What is Flipboard's top app?
By review volume across the portfolio, Flipboard:Your Social Magazine is Flipboard's best-known app tracked by Marlvel.
In how many countries are Flipboard's apps available?
Marlvel has tracked Flipboard's apps across 1 country.

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AI-powered analysis with automated quality gates, built from publicly available sources. Marlvel.ai is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Flipboard, its developer, the app publisher, Apple, or Google Play. All trademarks, logos, and screenshots referenced remain the property of their respective owners.

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Marlvel.ai. β€œFlipboard intelligence.” Updated N/A. https://marlvel.ai/publishers/flipboard

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