Local News & Weather: Haystack

Local News & Weather: Haystack

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Released
April 8, 2014
Updated
November 4, 2026

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Stream over 400 news channels for local, national, and world coverage. Customize your news feed by topic and source, and receive breaking local news alerts. Access on-demand and live news from trusted partners, all in one free app.

✓Stream 400+ news channels
✓Customizable news feed
✓Local and world news coverage
✓Breaking news alerts
✓On-demand and live streaming
✓Trusted news partners
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What's New in Local News & Weather

4.71

November 4, 2026

- Fixes and improvements, stability fixes

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📉 82-1

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This app dropped -1 position in News chart.

Last updated on November 7, 2026.

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📉 135-20

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This app dropped -20 positions in News chart.

Last updated on November 7, 2026.

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No hard “right” or “left” bias. News, not commentary. News, not personalities. Provides “the facts, just the facts.” Great!

Cannot disable auto play

I have the paid plan, but I will not be renewing it unless Haystack fixes the autoplay when connecting to vehicle Bluetooth problem. Super frustrating. Even when you disable autoplay videos in the settings as soon as it connects to my vehicles Bluetooth, it begins playing the news. And no, this is not specific just to my vehicle. This is a known issue and I have attempted the work-around that I found on public read boards by creating an iPhone automation, but that only works the first time it connects to Bluetooth. As soon as I open the app and press play which I do enjoy because the news is valuable it works but then when I decide I’m finished and close the app, 10 or 20 seconds later it will automatically start playing again. I find myself deleting the app. It is so frustrating, and then just adding it back when I want to listen to the news and then deleting it again. Fix this haystack.
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Response from developer

We're truly sorry for the frustration this has caused, and we sincerely appreciate you taking the time to share such detailed feedback. We'll certainly review this behavior with our team, as we're always working to improve your experience. We'd also love to learn more about the issue to help us investigate further. Please reach out to us at feedback@haystack.tv so we can gather additional details. Thank you for your patience and continued support of Haystack News!

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Response from developer

Thanks for your feedback! We’ve built the app to provide a fast and smooth experience, so we’d be happy to investigate this with you. Please email us at feedback@haystack.tv with a few more details about the issue so our team can take a closer look.

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Reported Bugs

3 issues

App crashes on opening with iOS 15

Bug

Playback issues when casting to Chromecast

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Inconsistent behavior when muting topics

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Requested Features

5 requests

Add portrait mode for iPad

Feature

Improve content filtering options

Feature

Increase frequency of news updates

Feature

Provide more international news sources

Feature

Introduce a desktop app version

Feature

FAQ

Does Haystack have ads?

Yes, Haystack News is an advertiser-supported app. Users have noted repetitive ads as a con, and the app is described as free and advertiser-supported.

What is the cost of Haystack Premium?

Haystack offers monthly premium subscriptions for $4.99 or $7.99, and annual premium subscriptions for $49.99. All premium plans include a free trial period.

How often is Haystack updated?

The latest version of Haystack News is 4.71, and it was last updated on November 4, 2026. This indicates a relatively frequent update schedule.

What devices support Haystack?

Haystack News is available on Apple TV, iPhone, and iPad, making it accessible on a range of Apple devices.

What do users like most about Haystack?

User reviews highlight a customizable news feed, efficient news aggregation, a variety of news sources, quick access to updates, and the ability to follow both local and global news as key pros.

What are common user complaints about Haystack?

Some users experience occasional crashes and freezes, difficulty filtering unwanted content, and a lack of portrait mode on iPad. There are also mentions of outdated or delayed news content.

Is Haystack suitable for younger viewers?

Haystack News has an age rating of 12+, suggesting it is appropriate for teenagers and older audiences. The content focuses on news and current events.

How can I provide feedback for Haystack?

You can provide feedback by tapping the feedback button on the main screen of the app or by emailing feedback@haystack.tv. This helps the developers improve the service.