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

Whether you want more options like Times 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 Times

Go San Angelo by USA TODAY Co., Inc.

Breaking News + eNewspaper

Editor's Choice

📡 News

4.4😐(334 ratings)

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Stay informed with local news, in-depth journalism, and real-time alerts. Access a digital replica of the print edition, along with national news, and customize your reading experience with features like offline access and adjustable text size.

What We Love

📰 Up-to-date news
🚀 Fast and accurate news
👍 Easy to navigate
🏠 Hometown news connection
✨ Clean and simple app

Room to Improve

❌ No real news
⏳ Old and repeated news
💸 Subscription fees
🔒 Frequent logouts
📰 Liberal propaganda
📉 Poor news reporting

The Standard-Times by USA TODAY Co., Inc.

Breaking News + eNewspaper

Strong Contender

📡 News

4.4😞(220 ratings)

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Stay informed with local news, in-depth journalism, and real-time alerts. Access a digital replica of the print edition, customize your reading experience, and enjoy content on the go.

What We Love

👍 Easy to navigate (older reviews)
👍 Local news coverage
👍 Keeps users informed
👍 Good source of local news & sports
👍 User friendly

Room to Improve

👎 New format is terrible
👎 Impossible to navigate
👎 Annoying pop-up advertisements
👎 App crashes on opening
👎 App keeps crashing
👎 Online access non-existent
👎 System crashes
👎 Publication is crap
👎 Same news stories reappear
👎 Sports section is the worse
👎 Not informative or up to date
👎 Difficult to use on iPad
👎 Does not allow default to news page
👎 Failed the Southcoast
👎 Let tabloids become main news source
👎 Ineptitude of organization
👎 Requires Bluetooth access

The Straits Times IN by SPH Media Limited

Worth Considering

📡 News

1.7(3 ratings)

Free

This app delivers curated weekly issues of current affairs analysis and trending topics for young readers and teachers. Access an award-winning library in a classroom-friendly e-reader to enhance English and general knowledge. Features include offline reading, personal libraries, and rich-media links.