Missing Huxe? Try DayStart

Huxe wound down its service on May 28, 2026 and left the App Store. If you liked starting the day with a spoken briefing built around your own schedule, DayStart does that job on iPhone.

The parts you’ll recognize

• A daily audio briefing made for you. About five minutes, produced before you wake up, so it’s ready when you press play.
• Your calendar in the brief. Your iPhone calendar, Google Calendar or Outlook. Read-only, and you can disconnect anytime.
• The news you care about. The day’s Top Story first, then your topics, plus markets and sports if you want them.
• Weather where you’re headed. Local weather, plus your destination when your calendar shows travel.
• Pick your voice. Or turn on two hosts.

Honest differences

• No email reading. DayStart uses your calendar, not your inbox.
• A show, not a chat. DayStart doesn’t take follow-up questions or make on-demand topic episodes. It makes one polished morning show.
• It’s a paid app with a free trial. 14 days free on the annual plan ($39.99/yr), or 3 days on monthly ($4.99/mo). Weekly is $1.99/week with no trial. No account needed to start.
• iPhone only. In English.

DayStart is not affiliated with Huxe. Huxe details are from huxe.com and press coverage, checked October 24, 2026. See how DayStart compares with other briefing apps.