Hourly News

Hourly News

A One-Tap Hourly News App

484 ratings
225 reviews
#14 in paid News
📚 Education
📡 News
$0.99
In-App Purchases

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • January 21, 2012
  • July 24, 2017

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This app automatically plays the latest news updates from various sources when opened. It functions like a podcast app, offering access to numerous news feeds and allowing users to add their own custom sources. Enjoy background playback and seamless navigation through news segments.

Plays most recent news summaries
Automatically plays when opened
Plays in background
Add custom podcast sources
Reorder, enable/disable news feeds
Sync settings via iCloud
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What's New in Hourly News

1.7.3

July 24, 2017

This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included. • Bug fixes and optimizations

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In-App Purchases

$0.99

Add Custom Sources

Allows the addition of your own custom news sources.

Charts

Top Paid

📉 14-1

News

This app dropped -1 position in News chart.

Last updated on July 18, 2026.

User reviews

Love it

I have been using this app daily for years to keep on top of the news and appreciate it so much.

Random starts

I love this app, but it has started randomly turning on over and over. It also doesn’t show up in the open apps when I swipe up. I have to scroll to the app icon to shut it off. Hate to do it, but I’m going to have to delete it if this continues.

Please fix ghost starting

Have been using the app for many years using most up to date version on my iPhone 15. The app begins to play frequently on its own even if it is not opened on my phone. My only recourse is to keep phone volume off so it doesn’t start playing in places I would not want my phone to make sound. Ty

A plunge downward

BBC is gone. CBC now polluted with ads, DWNews now only a brief. 🥵

Dependable

Just works. So many cruddy apps glitch, this one isn’t flashy - just chugs along.

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User experience

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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

Bug

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

What does Hourly News do?

Hourly News is an app that automatically plays the most recent news updates from a variety of sources as soon as you open it. It functions similarly to a podcast app, providing access to news feeds from major broadcasters and allowing you to add your own custom sources.

What are the key features of Hourly News?

Key features include automatic playback of the latest news summaries upon opening, background audio playback, the ability to add custom podcast feeds, reordering and managing news sources, and iCloud syncing of settings and sources. It also allows you to skip podcasts you've already heard.

Is Hourly News free to use?

The app is free to download and use, offering access to numerous news feeds. While the app itself does not insert ads, some of the news sources may include advertisements within their streams, which cannot be removed by the app.

What news sources are available on Hourly News?

Hourly News provides access to recent updates from a wide range of sources including NPR, BBC, CBC, ABC, CBS, ESPN, VOA, SRN, RTHK, DW, Marketplace, New York Times, and FOX news, among others. Users can also add their own custom podcast feeds.

How does the download speed work?

Download speeds for news updates are dependent on your internet connection, such as Edge, 3G, 4G, LTE, or WiFi. Faster connections like LTE and WiFi will result in quicker downloads of the news content.