181+ iOS apps curated and reviewed
The best 69 news apps on iPhone average 4.4★ across 181+ titles — we've ranked them by what real users actually keep on their phones. Updated May 2026.
| # | App | Price | Rating | Ads | In-App Purchases | Updated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | Free | 4.6★ (15K) | Yes | No | Sep 2026 | |
| 2 |  | Free | 3.2★ (91) | Yes | No | Aug 2026 | |
| 3 |  | Free | — | No | No | Sep 2026 | |
| 4 |  | Free | 4.7★ (2.8K) | Yes | No | Aug 2026 | |
| 5 |  | Free | 4.8★ (6M) | Yes | Yes | Sep 2026 | |
| 6 |  | Free | 4.9★ (266K) | No | Yes | Sep 2026 | |
| 7 |  | Free | 3.8★ (2.9K) | Yes | No | Sep 2026 | |
| 8 |  | Free | 4.6★ (8.2K) | Yes | Yes | Sep 2026 |
Access award-winning news coverage from your mobile device. Receive breaking news alerts, view local, regional, and national news, and watch the latest news and weather videos. Stay informed about school closings and delays.
Get hyper-local weather updates with high-resolution radar and future tracking. Receive severe weather alerts and customize forecasts for your favorite locations. Stay informed about current conditions and hourly/daily predictions.
Access live and on-demand news broadcasts from WFMZ-TV, 69News, and the 69News Weather Channel. Watch live streams, replay past newscasts, and check current weather conditions and forecasts.
