Election vs Breaking News
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Election
Stay informed about the 2024 US presidential election with real-time poll data and election results. Track daily snapshots of the race, catering to diverse political viewpoints. Get timely updates on election day for comprehensive coverage.
- 2024 Election results
- Pre-election polls
- Daily poll updates
- Real-time election day results
- Snapshot of presidential election
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The app ranked #1 on App Store charts (paid News apps category) during the 2008 Election is now back for the 2024 election. It provides you with 2024 Election results and pre-election polls. Whether you're a New Yorker or a Texan, a moderate or independent, or a Kamalanator or MAGA, this application provides a daily snapshot of the 2024 US presidential election at your finger tips, and will provide you with election results. A one-time in-app-purchase option will give you daily poll updates (until November 8), and provide you with election results. On Election Day, November 5, and the early hours of November 6, results will be updated every 10-20 minutes. So, results will not be available instantly, and there will be a 10-20 minute delay. Without the in-app-purchase, the free version will NOT provide election results. It will give you poll results until early October.
Breaking News
Access up-to-the-minute global news updates, sports, finance, and entertainment from trusted sources. Customize your feed and receive real-time push notifications. Enjoy hourly newscasts and podcasts for in-depth coverage.
- Real-time global news updates
- Customizable news sources
- Push notifications for breaking stories
- Hourly newscasts
- Podcasts from leading providers
- No registration required
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# Breaking News: Your Global News Hub Stay ahead of the curve and never miss a beat with **Breaking News**, your ultimate source for the latest, most reliable news from around the globe. Trusted by millions, this app delivers up-to-the-minute updates on global events, sports, finance, entertainment, and more—all in one convenient place. ## Effortless Access We believe staying informed should be simple. With **Breaking News**, there’s no need for registration or personal information. Just download the app and dive straight into the world of breaking news! ## Intuitive Navigation Explore the news with ease. Our sleek, user-friendly interface puts the latest headlines front and center, offering a seamless and enjoyable browsing experience every time. ## Tailored to You Make the news your own. Customize your sources in the **Settings** menu to focus on what matters most to you. Plus, stay in the loop with real-time push notifications as stories unfold. ## Trusted Sources Get updates from the best in the business. **Breaking News** brings you real-time coverage from top outlets like **CNN**, **Fox News**, **Reuters**, **The New York Times**, **CNBC**, and more—delivered straight to your device. ## Beyond Breaking News Go deeper with hourly newscasts and podcasts from leading providers like **NPR**, **BBC**, **CBC**, **ABC**, **CBS**, **ESPN**, **VOA**, **RTHK**, **DW**, **Marketplace**, and **FOX News**. Stay informed on the go with audio updates tailored to your interests. ## Take Control of Your News Download **Breaking News** today and empower yourself with accurate, real-time information from the world’s most reliable outlets. Whether you’re a news junkie, a podcast lover, or just want to stay in the know, this app has everything you need—wherever life takes you. Start exploring now! Legal Disclaimer —————————————————— Breaking News is an independent app and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any of the included news sources. All rights are reserved by the respective owners.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Breaking News at 4.6 against Election's 3.0. Breaking News also leads on review sentiment (71% vs 37%) and ratings volume (10K vs 190). Election's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Election sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Breaking News sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Breaking News holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Breaking News has 10K ratings behind it against 190, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 37% of Election's written reviews are positive against 71% of Breaking News's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Election | Breaking News |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (190 ratings) | 4.6 (10K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 36.7% of reviews | 70.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 190 | 10K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Cascade Software Corporation | Vijay Anand |
Customer experience
Election
Breaking News
User reviews
Election
From 190 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Good app, does what it promises
- 👍 Interesting application
- 👍 Well written application
- 👍 Daily poll updates
- 👍 Unique features like commentary
Room to improve
- 😞 Not current, outdated election info
- 😞 Deceptive title
- 😞 Needs a refresh button
- 😞 Results delayed on election night
- 😞 Slow to update
Breaking News
From 10K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fast and up-to-date news delivery
- 👍 Customizable news sources
- 🌍 Wide range of news coverage
- 💡 Convenient radio feature
Room to improve
- 🐛 Notification issues (only showing latest, not stacking)
- 🔍 Lack of local news coverage
- 💰 Paid features behind paywall
- 📱 Compatibility issues with newer devices
Bugs and requests
Election
Reported bugs
8 issues- Results were about 6 hours behind on election night
- App locks up when refreshing election data
- App did not work on election day
- App was terribly slow in updating information
- No updates since October 25
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- App failed miserably on election day
- Did not keep promises about updating results
- Data is very stale
Requested features
4 requests- Update with current election information
- Refresh button
- More visual interface, e.g., map of US
- Improve UI to be more in-line with iPhone guidelines
Breaking News
Reported bugs
2 issues- Radio feature not working consistently
- App not updating regularly, long periods of no new content
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to customize UI (fonts, colors, etc.)
- Improved notification stacking and management
- Better balance of left/right leaning news sources
- More local news options
In-app purchases
Election
- Election 2024$1.99
Breaking News
- Ad free$4.99
Questions
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