Change it yourself after launch
Rearrange sections, feature stories or schedule a message using supported controls in your CMS.
Curio Publish
Your publication. Your own app.
An app that looks and feels like your publication, connected to the CMS you already publish from. We handle the design, integrations, testing and launch preparation. Your editors take it from there.
- iOS and Android
- Connected to your CMS
- Launched by Curio
Shown: The Current, a fictional publication used to demonstrate Curio Publish.
One proven platform, built around your publication. Curio handles the implementation so your team can focus on publishing.
Everything readers expect. All yours.
Everything readers want from a news app, in your colors and your voice, and run by your newsroom after launch.
Feeds. Readers follow the topics and reporters they care about. Their edition feels like theirs.
Alerts. Breaking stories, followed topics and favorite reporters. Readers choose what they hear about.
Audio. Your podcasts in the app, with playback that continues as readers browse.
Discussion. Comments, replies and voting give readers more ways to join the conversation.
Subscriptions. Flexible paywalls and paid tiers, connected to your subscription setup.
Special Coverage on Newsroom Pro
Big stories deserve more than a feed.
Give an ongoing story a home of its own. Your editors choose the reporting; Curio Intelligence prepares a draft for them to review and publish.
- SummaryThe story, without the backstory homework.
- Where it standsA quick catch-up for readers joining midway.
- TimelineThe moments that moved the story forward.
How a Special Coverage page comes together
- 1 · What goes in
Your reporting
The articles your editors tag for the story in your CMS.
Figures and data
The numbers behind the story. We can help you gather them.
- 2 · Curio Intelligence
Curio Intelligence
Reads the reporting, links each claim to its source and drafts the page.
- 3 · What comes back
Timeline
The key moments, in order.
Summary
The story so far, in brief.
Where it stands
The state of play today.
Polls and charts
The figures, made visual.
- 4 · Your editors decide. Every draft comes to your newsroom first. Edit anything, then approve it to publish.
Newsroom Pro Drafted by Curio Intelligence
Curio Intelligence drafts the summary, timeline, key figures and more from articles your editors select. Claims link back to their sources, gaps are flagged, and an editor approves what gets published.
“The Port of Seabridge and the Harbor Point Neighborhood Association reached a tentative agreement Wednesday morning that would move Gateway Project trucks off the residential stretch of Ferry Road.”
In development Election results inside Special Coverage are in development.
Monetization
More ways to earn from every visit.
Make it easier to subscribe, create space for advertisers and give readers more reasons to return. We set up the supported tools; your team runs them after launch.
Let readers subscribe through Apple or Google in-app purchase. Your publication controls its paid tiers and supported paywall rules.
Standard display and native in-feed placements. Newsroom Pro adds more formats and flexibility.
Feature products from your shop right in the feed.
See app activity alongside your website data in Google Analytics 4.
Make subscribing feel effortless
When a reader is ready to subscribe, Apple and Google in-app purchase make checkout familiar. Store rules and fees apply, and vary by platform and region.
Existing web subscribers can sign in, with additional subscription connections assessed during implementation.
- In-app purchaseThe quickest way to subscribe; store fees apply
- Existing web subscribersSign in to the app with their account
Implementation
We do the heavy lifting. You keep publishing.
Every app includes a professionally managed, one-time implementation. We handle the technical work, and you help us get the details right.
- 1
Connect what you already use
We connect your CMS, such as WordPress, and the supported systems your publication depends on. Your editorial workflow stays familiar.
- 2
Make it unmistakably yours
Your logo, typography, colors and identity carry through the app. We also set up the features included in your plan.
- 3
Test it. Prepare it. Submit it.
We test on iOS and Android, prepare the store listings and guide submission. Apple and Google control app review and approval.
What implementation covers
Implementation is a required one-time fee: $1,995 on Curio Publish, from $3,995 on Newsroom Pro, where more complex integrations may need a custom quote. We confirm the exact scope and cost after reviewing your publication. Your app then runs on a monthly subscription.
Compare plans- Curio handles the technical setup
- Your app is configured around your brand
- We connect your CMS and supported integrations
- We configure subscription and advertising systems, as applicable
- We handle testing and app-store submission preparation
- Your newsroom keeps its existing workflow
See what your app could look like
Meet The Current, our fictional publication showing Curio in action.
Home
Breaking news article
Special Coverage
Coverage timeline
Reader poll and Most Discussed
Discussion
Reporter profile
Podcasts
Video
Alert preferences
Reader account
After launch
Keep publishing where you already do.
After launch, editors publish stories and manage supported app settings from your CMS. Many changes appear the next time readers open the app, without another store release.
Updates without a new release
Save a supported setting in your CMS. Readers see it when they next open the app.
Publish once
Your stories flow into the app automatically.
Alerts from your newsroom
Send breaking news and relevant updates to readers who want them.
Keep the conversation going
Polls, discussion and newsletter signups give readers reasons to return.
What your team can change
Everyday app controls live in your CMS. New features, custom screens and integrations are scoped separately.
- Navigation and sections
- Featured content
- Ad placements
- Splash screens
- In-app messages
- Alerts
Two plans. Your choice.
Both include a managed implementation and a 12-month subscription agreement.
Curio Publish
$650/month
One-time implementation: $1,995
Your own app, connected to your CMS, with alerts, subscriptions, advertising and multimedia.
Curio Newsroom Pro
$895/month
One-time implementation: From $3,995
Everything in Publish, plus Special Coverage, advanced advertising, more design flexibility and Curio Intelligence article ideas.
A few good questions
Do we have to change our CMS?
No. Keep publishing where you do today, and your stories flow into the app automatically. Curio connects to WordPress as standard; other platforms can be scoped with Newsroom Pro.
Can Curio manage our CMS as well?
Yes. Because Curio works so closely with your CMS, we can also manage your CMS implementation for an additional fee. Ask us about it when we scope your project.
What does Curio do to get our app live?
We handle branding, CMS integration, supported connections, testing and app-store preparation. You provide access, assets and feedback along the way.
How long does it take to launch?
It depends on your setup, integrations and the stores’ review process. We’ll plan the work with you, but won’t promise an approval date.
Who handles App Store and Google Play submission?
We prepare the builds and listings and guide submission. Apple and Google make the final approval decisions.
What can our team manage after launch?
Publishing stays in your CMS. Your team can also manage supported sections, ads, messages and other settings without a developer.
Is every app built from scratch?
No. Curio runs on a shared platform, professionally implemented for your brand and publishing systems. You don’t have to fund an app from scratch.
Do we have to use AI?
Not at all. Publish works without AI. Newsroom Pro adds article ideas and editor-reviewed Special Coverage drafting.
Can Curio handle election coverage?
Election results within Special Coverage are in development. Ask us where things stand.
How much does it cost?
Curio Publish is $650 a month plus a one-time $1,995 implementation fee. Newsroom Pro, which adds Special Coverage, advanced advertising and Curio Intelligence article ideas, is $895 a month plus implementation from $3,995; more complex integrations may need a custom quote. Both are 12-month agreements in USD. We confirm the exact scope and cost after reviewing your publication, before you commit.
Start your app
Tell us a little about your publication. We’ll review the fit, scope and costs with you before you commit.
