1. Home
  2. πŸ“‘ News
  3. Local589
  4. Similar apps

Best apps like Local589

10+ similar apps compared and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
10 free apps
Updated August 2026
Local589
Local589
Bluestone Apps, LLC Mobile
πŸ“‘ News

Local589 is great, but it's not the only option. Explore 10+ similar apps for iPhone and iPad, each reviewed and rated by real users. Find free alternatives, premium upgrades, and hidden gems.

Top Alternatives to Local589

7 News HD - Boston News Source#1

7 News HD - Boston News Source by Sunbeam Television Corp.

Editor's Choice
πŸ“‘ News
4.7😐(12K ratings)
FreeAds
7 News HD - Boston News Source screenshot 1
7 News HD - Boston News Source screenshot 2
7 News HD - Boston News Source screenshot 3
7 News HD - Boston News Source screenshot 4

Access live newscasts, breaking news, and weather updates from Boston's leading news station. Stay informed on local sports, traffic, and safety alerts with push notifications. Share your own content and track storms with interactive radar.

What We Love

  • πŸ‘ Fair and balanced news coverage
  • πŸ‘ Informative and up-to-date
  • πŸ‘ Reliable local news source
  • πŸ‘ Good news team and reporting

Room to Improve

  • πŸ› Frequent app crashes and disconnections
  • πŸ”‡ Volume issues with different segments
  • πŸ•°οΈ Old news and delayed updates
Boston 25 News Live#2

Boston 25 News Live by Cox Media Group

Boston Live News & Weather
Strong Contender
πŸ“‘ News
4.7😐(15K ratings)
FreeAds
Boston 25 News Live screenshot 1
Boston 25 News Live screenshot 2
Boston 25 News Live screenshot 3
Boston 25 News Live screenshot 4
Boston 25 News Live screenshot 5
Boston 25 News Live screenshot 6

Stay informed with 24/7 local and national news, live and on-demand videos, and in-depth coverage. Get minute-by-minute weather forecasts, live traffic updates for the Boston Metro Area, and direct sports coverage of local teams. Easily share engaging content to social media.

What We Love

  • πŸ‘ Great app for local news and weather
  • πŸš€ Fastest notifications compared to other local news apps
  • πŸ’‘ Excellent weather radar and forecasting

Room to Improve

  • πŸ› Glitchy performance, app crashes and freezes
  • πŸ”‡ Automatic video playback with no option to disable
  • πŸ“’ Too many intrusive ads and commercials
WCVB NewsCenter 5 - Boston#3

WCVB NewsCenter 5 - Boston by Hearst Television

Watch Live Local News, Weather
Worth Considering
πŸ“‘ News
4.6😞(15K ratings)
FreeAds
WCVB NewsCenter 5 - Boston screenshot 1
WCVB NewsCenter 5 - Boston screenshot 2
WCVB NewsCenter 5 - Boston screenshot 3

Access live local news, real-time weather forecasts, and breaking alerts for Boston and surrounding areas. Stay informed with sports highlights, traffic updates, and community stories, all delivered directly to your device.

What We Love

  • πŸ‘ Great app
  • πŸš€ Awesome news and weather app
  • πŸ‘ Trusted news source
  • πŸ‘ Informative and interesting

Room to Improve

  • πŸ› Constant crashes
  • πŸ› Buggy and unstable
  • πŸ› Keeps going back to home page

More apps like Local589

4
NBC10 Boston: News & Weather
NBC10 Boston: News & Weather
NBC10 Boston: News & Weather
Local Radar, Traffic & Live TV
Free

Stay informed with local news, accurate weather forecasts, and investigative journalism. Receive breaking news and weather alerts for your area, and access a free 24/7 streaming news channel.

Customizable weather home screenLocation-based weather alertsExclusive live radar
πŸ“‘ News
(548)
free with in-app purchases
5
The Boston Globe
The Boston Globe
The Boston Globe
by BOSTON GLOBE MEDIA PARTNERS, LLC
Free

Access award-winning journalism covering local and national news, politics, business, arts, and culture. Read, watch, and comment on stories, with customizable notifications and offline reading capabilities. Explore in-depth features, opinion pieces, and daily news updates.

Award-winning journalismLocal and national newsInvestigative reporting
πŸ“‘ News
(42K)
free with in-app purchases
6
ABC 7 New York
ABC 7 New York
ABC 7 New York
Watch Live News & Local Shows
Free

Stay informed with breaking news alerts and local programming. Watch live and on-demand news, access detailed weather forecasts, and customize your news feed based on your interests and locations.

Watch live news 24/7On-demand video clipsPicture-in-picture viewing
πŸ“‘ News
(49K)
free with in-app purchases
7
Very Local: News & Weather
Very Local: News & Weather
Very Local: News & Weather
24/7 Updates In Your City
Free

Access 24/7 local news, weather, and live programming directly on your device. Stay informed about community topics, politics, and consumer news with on-demand video and timely updates. Available in select cities.

Watch live local programmingInvestigative and consumer newsAutomatic video playback
πŸ“‘ News
(6.3K)
free with in-app purchases
8
5-0 Radio Pro Police Scanner
5-0 Radio Pro Police Scanner
5-0 Radio Pro Police Scanner
Fire, EMS, ATC, Train & CB/Ham
Free

Access over 50,000 live audio feeds from police, fire, EMS, air traffic, and more. Stay informed about local and global events with real-time updates, recordings, and live chat features.

Live audio feedsRecord and share audioLive captions
πŸ“‘ News
(87K)
free with in-app purchases
9
Enigma: What’s that in the Sky
Enigma: What’s that in the Sky
Enigma: What’s that in the Sky
Report Drones & UFO Sightings
Free

Explore a global map of UFO, drone, and other aerial sightings. Share your own experiences, view witness accounts, videos, and audio. Get alerts for nearby phenomena and use AR to identify objects in real-time.

Interactive sighting mapWitness accounts and mediaNearby sighting alerts
πŸ“‘ News
(5.7K)
free
10
Stocks.News－Market Alerts
Stocks.News－Market Alerts
Stocks.News－Market Alerts
Investment & Trading Insights
Free

This app provides real-time market intelligence for traders and investors. It offers live stock data, personalized watchlists, breaking news alerts, and in-depth analysis to help users make informed decisions and stay ahead of market trends.

Real-time market alertsPersonalized watchlistsLive stock data and charts
πŸ“‘ News
(4.2K)
free with in-app purchases
  1. Home
  2. πŸ“‘ News
  3. Local589
  4. Similar apps