The Commuter

Is there any language support? I’m a Korean speaker, but I like the app so much that I don’t mind practicing my English while using it. I also love the animation that looks like a train passing by when the app opens. Great job! (P.S. I’m using a translator, so please understand if some parts sound a bit awkward.)

I actually relate to the frustration ... opening five tabs just to understand one story is a bit nauseating.The clean thread format makes sense, especially if someone just wants the core of what happened without all the layout junk.Two things I’m curious about:1) How do you make sure the rewrite doesn’t accidentally change tone or meaning, especially on complex topics?2) And how do you avoid becoming “just another AI summary app” now that most news apps are adding summaries too?Including original sources is a smart move I think. Trust will probably be the make-or-break here.Congrats on building something to solve your own pain!

Funny coincidence — I launched AIArrive today, an app literally built for commuters! 😄 When I saw 'The Commuter' Ithought we were in the same space, but turns out you're solving the news problem while I'm solving the 'never be lateagain' problem. Love the thread-based approach to news though — would actually be a great combo: read your Commuter threads while AIArrive makes sure you leave on time. Upvoted! 🚀"

Congratulations on the launch! I was excited to check this out, and I think it’s a strong concept with real potential.What’s Working WellThe onboarding experience is quick and seamless.The UI feels clean and thoughtfully designed.Content is easy to read, with good clarity overall.Additional FeedbackIt took me a little time to understand exactly who or what I was looking at in the feed — specifically differentiating between verified or “true” sources and shortened publisher names like “techauntie,” “morecontextgal,” “partyintheusa,” etc.Some clearer visual distinctions between source types could really improve scannability and trust.Additionally, stronger visual cues could help users navigate the different news categories (Tech, America, The Commuter, Goallll, etc.). Right now, the screen feels slightly scattered, and a bit more hierarchy or grouping could make the experience feel more intentional and structured.OverallI’ll continue using the product because I see real value in it, and I’m especially curious to see how the iOS notifications evolve.I’m a big fan of the typography and hierarchy in The Wall Street Journal — I’d love to see how you all continue refining this into something equally useful and uniquely your own.Great start — excited to see where it goes.

is it updated daily or when news relase

What are the sources of the news? Can I somehow double-check them? Manage them?

Hi everyone! 👋

Jeyee here, founder of The Commuter - a news app that reads like a tweet.

Here's why I built it: traditional news aggregators dump links on you. Every link is a different outlet, different layout, different popups, different cookie consent form. By the time you've context-switched three times, you've lost the will to live, let alone finish the article.

The approach: The Commuter pulls articles from multiple publishers (including your local ones), and rewrites them into threads that feel like a conversation. Light, clean, easy to digest - the way news should be.

We also include the original sources under each thread, because we believe you should always be able to verify what you read. Don't trust us - check the sources.

Oh, and we throw in fun facts related to each story. Because knowing that computer bugs are named after an actual bug is exactly the kind of thing you want to bring up at dinner.

We're a small indie team that got tired of feeling overwhelmed by the news. So we built the app we actually wanted to use.

Would love your feedback, support, and brutal honesty. 🙏