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Best 59 News Apps

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated October 2026

With an average user rating of 4.6★, the 59 news category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 249+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top 59 News Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
15NEWS Northwest Arkansas5NEWS Northwest ArkansasFree4.8★ (19K)YesNoOct 2026
2StormTrack 5StormTrack 5Free4.8★ (21K)NoNoOct 2026
3WCVB NewsCenter 5 - BostonWCVB NewsCenter 5 - BostonFree4.6★ (16K)YesNoOct 2026
440/29 News - Fort Smith40/29 News - Fort SmithFree4.5★ (3.5K)YesNoOct 2026
5KTLA 5 News Los AngelesKTLA 5 News Los AngelesFree4.5★ (6.2K)YesNoOct 2026
6FIVE : 5 News Every MorningFIVE : 5 News Every MorningFree——NoJul 2026
7KOCO 5 News - Oklahoma CityKOCO 5 News - Oklahoma CityFree4.6★ (7.9K)YesNoOct 2026
8WHIZ Fox5 NewsWHIZ Fox5 NewsFree5.0★ (1)YesNoMay 2026

Top Picks for 59 News

5NEWS Northwest Arkansas#1

5NEWS Northwest Arkansas by Tegna Inc.

Breaking news, weather & video
Editor's Choice
📡 News
4.8😊(19K ratings)
FreeAds
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Get real-time local news, interactive weather forecasts, and live video updates for Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley. Receive breaking news alerts, explore investigative stories, and personalize your feed with topics that matter to you. Stream content directly to your TV.

What We Love

  • 💯 Accurate weather forecasts
  • 📺 Reliable news coverage
  • 👍 Helpful weather alerts
  • 🙌 Loyal viewer base
  • 🌟 Favorite local news channel

Room to Improve

  • 🤖 Intrusive ads and notifications
  • 🕰️ Outdated or delayed news coverage
  • 🤔 Perceived political bias
  • 🤯 Frustrating app experience
StormTrack 5#2

StormTrack 5 by Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc

Strong Contender
☀️ Weather
4.8😊(21K ratings)
Free
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Get hyper-local weather information with high-resolution radar and satellite imagery. Receive severe weather alerts and detailed forecasts for your favorite locations or current position.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Accurate weather forecasts
  • 👍 Helpful weather alerts and notifications
  • 🌟 Reliable and trustworthy weather information
  • 📍 Detailed location-specific weather data
  • ⏱️ Timely weather updates

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent or inaccurate weather predictions
  • 🗺️ Issues with radar and map functionality
  • 🔄 App crashes or freezes
  • 🔍 Difficulty finding specific weather information
WCVB NewsCenter 5 - Boston#3

WCVB NewsCenter 5 - Boston by Hearst Television

Watch Live Local News, Weather
Worth Considering
📡 News
4.6😞(16K ratings)
FreeAds
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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

  • 👍 Great app
  • 🚀 Awesome news and weather app
  • 👍 Trusted news source
  • 👍 Informative and interesting
  • 👍 Excellent weather team

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Constant crashes
  • 🐛 Buggy and unstable
  • 🐛 Keeps going back to home page
  • 🔍 Biased and political
  • 🔍 Agenda-driven stories
  • 💸 Too many ads
  • 🔍 Lacks objectivity
  • 🐛 Freezes and glitches
  • 🔍 Misleading and sensationalized news
  • 🔍 Unresearched information

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FAQ about 59 News

What are the best 59 news apps for iPhone?
5NEWS Northwest Arkansas tops our 59 news apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 19K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top 59 news apps we rank are free to download, including 5NEWS Northwest Arkansas and StormTrack 5.
5NEWS Northwest Arkansas shows ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 249+ 59 news apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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