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Best News Apps on the App Store

Top free, paid, and top-grossing News apps for iPhone. Compare rankings and discover trending apps, updated hourly.

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Free

Top free News apps, ranked by recent downloads.

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NYTimes: US and World News

by The New York Times Company

by X Corp.

CrimeRadar Dispatch Audio

by Scoopz Inc.

by REDDIT, INC.

Substack

by Substack, Inc.

Ground News

by Snapwise Inc.

NewsBreak: Local News & Alerts

by Particle Media Inc.

Nextdoor: Neighborhood Network

by Nextdoor

Citizen: Safety & Live Video

by sp0n, Inc.

Police Scanner Radio & Fire

by GordonEdwards.net LLC

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Paid

Best-selling paid News apps with one-time purchases.

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FeedLizard

by BRIAN THOMAS FAGIOLI

$4.99

▲ 3

Election Explorer: 2026 Map

by Carlton Payne III

$2.99

▲ 3

iCatcher! Podcast App

by Joeisanerd.com

$4.99

▲ 11

GoodLinks: Read Later

by Ngoc Luu

$9.99

▼ 3

Downcast

by Jamawkinaw Enterprises LLC

by Kunal Sood

Ballotics: Elections, Politics

by Antwon Key

$3.99

▼ 1

YourPods: Podcast Player

by A Secret Company, LLC

by Silvio Rizzi

Wallflower - Boring Reader

by And a Dinosaur

$2.99

▼ 1

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Grossing Chart10

Top Grossing

Highest-earning News apps including subscriptions.

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by X Corp.

NYTimes: US and World News

by The New York Times Company

The Wall Street Journal News

by Dow Jones & Company, Inc., publisher of The Wall Street Journal.

MS NOW: Live & Breaking News

by Versant Media LLC

CNN: Live & Breaking News

by CNN Interactive Group, Inc.

Citizen: Safety & Live Video

by sp0n, Inc.

Bloomberg: Business News Daily

by Bloomberg Finance LP

Ground News

by Snapwise Inc.

Washington Post: Breaking News

by The Washington Post

The Economist: News & Analysis

by The Economist

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About this ranking

About News charts

News apps on the App Store cover daily headlines, financial reporting, sports updates, podcasts, and aggregators. Browse the top free, paid, and top-grossing News apps to see where readers are getting their information — across mainstream outlets and independent newsrooms alike.

Questions

Frequently asked questions

How often are the News charts updated?

The App Store News charts on AppsHunter refresh multiple times per day. Positions for the Free, Paid, and Top-Grossing rankings are pulled directly from Apple and reflect the latest data we've received from the App Store.

What's the difference between Free, Paid, and Top-Grossing News apps?

Free charts rank apps that are downloaded without an upfront cost. Paid charts rank apps that require an upfront purchase. Top-Grossing combines both and ranks by total revenue, so it surfaces apps with strong in-app purchases or subscriptions alongside successful paid downloads.

How are News app rankings calculated?

Apple computes the rankings based on a mix of recent download volume, sales, and engagement signals from users in the App Store. AppsHunter mirrors those positions and tracks how they change over time so you can see which news apps are gaining momentum.

Can I see how a News app's chart position changed over time?

Yes — open the News chart history to see daily ranking movement, peaks, and drops for news apps. Historical data helps identify trends, seasonal patterns, and breakout titles.

How do I find more apps similar to those in the News charts?

Open any app from the chart to see related apps, the developer's other titles, and applications that often appear together in user collections. You can also browse the broader App Store charts to compare categories.