10 Best Philadelphia Alternatives: Apps Like Philadelphia for iPhone (2026)

Whether you want more options like Philadelphia or a completely different take on the same concept, our curated list of 10+ similar apps has you covered. Updated for 2026 with the latest ratings and comparisons.

Top Alternatives to Philadelphia

PHL17 News - WPHL PHILADELPHIA by Tribune Broadcasting Company

Editor's Choice

📡 News

3.4(42 ratings)

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Stay informed with local news, traffic, and weather updates. Watch video reports from trusted journalists and read articles about your community. Get breaking news alerts and plan your day with detailed weather forecasts and interactive radar.

phillyburbs by USA TODAY Co., Inc.

Breaking News + eNewspaper

Strong Contender

📡 News

4.1😞(227 ratings)

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Access local news, in-depth journalism, and engaging multimedia content. Stay informed with breaking news, sports scores, and weather alerts through customizable notifications. Enjoy a streamlined reading experience with offline access and a digital replica of the print edition.

What We Love

👍 Enjoy reading paper daily on iPad
👍 Local news is good
👍 Access latest edition early
👍 Updates throughout the day keep aware

Room to Improve

🐛 App does not open
🐛 App changes default newspaper
🐛 Cannot change default newspaper back
🐛 Does not include The Daily Intelligencer
🐛 Haven't been able to view e-edition
🐛 Harder to read than old app
🐛 Poor navigation
🐛 Display difficult to read
🐛 Too many out-of-date articles
🐛 Cannot get access to subscription
🐛 Ads show up on paid subscriptions
🐛 Trying to cancel account is difficult
🐛 Classified screen is awful
🐛 App freezes constantly
🐛 Need to uninstall and reinstall
🐛 Nuisance ads
🐛 Need to constantly sign in
🐛 Narrow viewing area
🐛 App is error prone
🐛 Expansion of text only works to a point
🐛 Cannot access Sunday edition
🐛 Difficult to navigate
🐛 App constantly changing page look
🐛 Cannot log in
🐛 Password not recognized
🐛 App not working for Intelligencer subscribers
🐛 App broken, asks to subscribe again
🐛 Notifications do not work
🐛 No subscription management features

The Philadelphia Inquirer by Philadelphia Media Network, Inc.

Daily news and top headlines

Worth Considering

📡 News

4.6😐(18K ratings)

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Access award-winning local news, sports, and insights with a streamlined reading experience. Stay informed with breaking alerts, customizable feeds, and convenient features like dark mode and adjustable text sizes. Offers digital subscriptions for full access.