Hourly News

Hourly News

A One-Tap Hourly News App

599 ratings
258 reviews
Free
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Released
January 21, 2012
Updated
October 31, 2026

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This app automatically plays the latest audio news updates from trusted sources as soon as you open it. It offers a seamless listening experience across multiple Apple devices, allowing you to stay informed without any scrolling or searching.

✓Automatic playback of latest news
✓Plays sources in custom order
✓Skips previously heard updates
✓Downloads updates for offline playback
✓Adjustable playback speed
✓Customizable source list
✓Add custom podcast feeds
✓iCloud sync across devices
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What users say about Hourly News

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What's New in Hourly News

2.1.1

October 31, 2026

This update fixes a few things since 2.1: • After a long pause, pressing play on AirPods, headphones, or your car's play/pause button now picks up where you left off instead of starting over • iPhone Duo: when it's closed, Sources and Settings now sit in the status column along the side instead of the top corners • The welcome tip on first launch now points at the play button, instead of stretching across both panes on iPhone Duo and iPad • Bug fixes and performance improvements Questions or feedback? Email support@urbanapps.com — we read everything.

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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

Hourly News Monthly

Unlock the full Hourly News app, billed monthly.

$4.991 Month
14 Days trial
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User reviews

A staple App for News & Information

This App has been a staple of my news and podcast life for almost a decade. Thank you!

Great selection, one big problem

I listen to this great selection of newscasts two or three times a day. The only problem is that with the latest update, if I pause listening for a short time, all the stations reset to the beginning, instead of letting me pick back up where I left off.

Disappointed

Some time ago I paid ‘a one time fee’ to unlock the ability to add sources. Now it seems as though I’m no longer able to do that. So now I would have to subscribe and pay again and again to get what I’ve already paid for? .. no thanks.

Scam

Once a great app turned into a money grab scam. Beware. I paid for this app and even bought the custom feeds add-on, but now that they switched to an over priced subscription model they have completely screw their founding customers. Now it doesn’t even matter if I add custom feeds because you can only enable and listen to 2 feeds before being paywalled from playing any additional feeds, completely breaking and defeating the purpose of the custom feeds add-on. Beware!
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Gouging

They can’t charge $4.99 AND THEN make us listen to ads. That needs to be removed or price lowered

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Crashes on launch or during use

Bug

Issues with specific news sources (DW News, BBC, etc.)

Bug

Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions

Bug

Playback not working when phone is locked

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Requested Features

5 requests

Add more news sources, especially international

Feature

Improve playback controls (skip forward/back, scrubbing)

Feature

Implement background playback and lock screen controls

Feature

Provide push notifications for news updates

Feature

Sync custom sources across devices

Feature

FAQ

Does Hourly News have ads?

Hourly News itself does not insert advertisements. However, some of the news sources you choose to listen to may include ads within their audio streams, which the app cannot remove.

How much does Hourly News Premium cost?

Hourly News Premium offers monthly and yearly subscription plans. The monthly plan is $4.99 and includes a 14-day free trial, while the yearly plan is $44.99 and also includes a 14-day free trial.

What devices does Hourly News support?

Hourly News is available on iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, and through CarPlay, ensuring you can access news updates on all your Apple devices.

How often is Hourly News updated?

The app was last updated on October 31, 2026, to version 2.1.1. The developer, Urban Apps, is dedicated to providing support and updates for the application.

Can I add my own news sources to Hourly News?

Yes, you can add any podcast as a custom source to Hourly News. This allows you to personalize your news feed beyond the pre-selected trusted sources.

What is the age rating for Hourly News?

Hourly News has an age rating of 9+, making it suitable for younger users to access news content.

How does Hourly News handle playback and syncing?

Hourly News automatically plays the newest updates and can skip heard ones. It also syncs your sources, settings, and listening history over iCloud for a seamless experience across devices.

What are the pros and cons of Hourly News based on user reviews?

Users praise Hourly News for being dependable, convenient, and easy to use while multitasking. However, some users have reported issues with crashes, volume problems with certain sources, and a lack of customization.