App Store subscription
$0.99 /mo
Monthly subscription at $0.99 per month on the App Store
- Summaries
- AI article shortening up to about 80% length reduction
Gist
● Identity checkedResearch · Vendor site 2026-10-04
Gist is an iOS app and extension that uses generative AI to shorten long articles into readable prose while preserving structure, tone, and key facts. It works from Safari and other reading apps via the share sheet.
- Category
- Research
- Free access
- Not confirmed
- API access
- Not confirmed
Is Gist right for you?
A good fit for
Readers on iPhone and iPad who want condensed article versions inside Safari, Files, and news apps.
Before you choose
Subscription is sold through the App Store at $0.99 per month; availability is tied to Apple’s in-app billing.
Read just the parts that matter
Gist condenses lengthy articles into shorter narrative summaries you can open beside other Safari tabs, designed for mobile reading workflows.
What it can do
Features & capabilities
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| Capability | Value | Evidence | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Output style | Gist generates prose summaries—not bullet lists—while keeping photography and article structure where possible. | Facts sourced | 2026-10-04 |
| Integration | Users invoke Gist from the share sheet in Safari, Files, NYTimes, and other reading apps. | Facts sourced | 2026-10-04 |
| Categories | The app adapts retention rules for content types such as recipes and reference articles. | Facts sourced | 2026-10-04 |
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What is Gist used for?
Gist is an iOS app and extension that uses generative AI to shorten long articles into readable prose while preserving structure, tone, and key facts. It works from Safari and other reading apps via the share sheet.
Does Gist have a free plan?
Not confirmed. This record does not confirm an ongoing free plan.
How much does Gist cost?
The listed monthly price is $0.99 USD at monthly billing. See the plan cards for entitlements, billing commitments and seat minimums.
Can I use Gist through an API?
Not confirmed. API access and subscription access may have different terms; consult the linked sources.
What should I check before choosing it?
Subscription is sold through the App Store at $0.99 per month; availability is tied to Apple’s in-app billing.
Price history
No retained pricing changes yet. A current price alone does not establish a historical trend.
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