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Best Action News Apps

203+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated May 2026

With an average user rating of 4.4★, the action news category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 203+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top Action News Apps (May 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
16abc Philadelphia6abc PhiladelphiaFree4.7★ (72K)YesNoJul 2026
2Action News Now Breaking NewsAction News Now Breaking NewsFree4.6★ (1.3K)YesNoJul 2026
3Action News JaxAction News JaxFree4.7★ (7.8K)YesNoJul 2026
4WTAE Pittsburgh's Action News4WTAE Pittsburgh's Action News4Free4.6★ (7.8K)YesNoJul 2026
5Action News 5Action News 5Free4.5★ (4.6K)YesNoJul 2026
6NewsBreak: Local News & AlertsNewsBreak: Local News & AlertsFree4.8★ (1.4M)YesYesJul 2026
7ABC30 Central CAABC30 Central CAFree4.7★ (15K)YesNoJul 2026
8Action News Jax WeatherAction News Jax WeatherFree4.7★ (6.1K)YesNoJul 2026

Top Picks for Action News

6abc Philadelphia#1

6abc Philadelphia by Disney

Watch Live News & Local Shows
Editor's Choice
📡 News
4.7😐(72K ratings)
FreeAds
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Access breaking news alerts and watch live local broadcasts. Stay informed with AccuWeather forecasts, national stories, and customized news feeds based on your interests. Enjoy picture-in-picture viewing and detailed weather radar.

What We Love

  • 👍 Smooth and informative broadcasts
  • 🚀 Live broadcast streaming in app
  • 👍 Excellent reporters and anchors
  • 👍 Great story-writing and video content

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Choppy and buggy app performance
  • 🐛 Crashes and freezes when switching between videos
  • 🐛 Ads that disrupt video playback
Action News Now Breaking News#2

Action News Now Breaking News by Allen Media Broadcasting LLC

Serving the Central Valley
Strong Contender
📡 News
4.6😞(1.3K ratings)
FreeAds
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Stay informed with local news and weather updates for the Central Valley. Access breaking news alerts and comprehensive forecasts directly on your device.

What We Love

  • 👍 Best North State News
  • 👍 Professional news coverage
  • 👍 Early morning broadcast

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Glitchy app with crashes
  • 🐛 Slow performance
  • 🔒 Security issues with McAfee pop-ups
Action News Jax#3

Action News Jax by Cox Media Group

WJAX & WFOX Live News, Weather
Worth Considering
📡 News
4.7😞(7.8K ratings)
FreeAds
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Stay informed with live and on-demand news coverage for North-East Florida and South Georgia. Access minute-by-minute weather updates, traffic conditions, local sports, and national news. Share engaging content easily with friends and family.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Timely news updates
  • 👍 Reliable weather forecasts
  • 🎥 Good video coverage
  • 💯 Trusted news source

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent app crashes
  • 📢 Too many intrusive ads
  • 🕰️ Outdated information

More Action News apps to explore

4
WTAE Pittsburgh's Action News4
WTAE Pittsburgh's Action News4
WTAE Pittsburgh's Action News4
Breaking News and Weather
Free

Stay informed with breaking news and weather alerts for Pittsburgh and surrounding areas. Get local, national, sports, and entertainment updates, plus live streaming news and interactive weather forecasts. Submit your own news tips and photos.

Breaking news alertsLive streaming news updatesLocal news submission
📡 News
(7.8K)
ad-supported
5
Action News 5
Action News 5
Action News 5
by Gray Television Group, Inc.
Free

Access local news coverage for Memphis and the Mid-South region directly on your iPhone. Stay informed with breaking news alerts, live headlines, sports updates, and video content.

Breaking news alertsLive local news headlinesSports coverage
📡 News
(4.6K)
ad-supported
6
NewsBreak: Local News & Alerts
NewsBreak: Local News & Alerts
NewsBreak: Local News & Alerts
News Updates, Alerts, & More
Free

Stay informed with breaking news, local events, and personalized updates delivered directly to your device. Discover curated daily briefings, live news streams, and in-depth stories from trusted sources, covering everything from weather and traffic to national headlines.

Local news highlightsBreaking news alertsPersonalized news feed
📡 News
(1.4M)
free with in-app purchases
7
ABC30 Central CA
ABC30 Central CA
ABC30 Central CA
Watch Live News & Local Shows
Free

Access live news broadcasts and breaking news alerts. Stay informed with local and national stories, weather forecasts, and traffic updates. Personalize your news feed with topics and locations that matter most to you.

Watch live news broadcastsBreaking news alertsLocal and national news updates
📡 News
(15K)
ad-supported
8
Action News Jax Weather
Action News Jax Weather
Action News Jax Weather
by Cox Media Group, Inc
Free

Receive hyper-local weather forecasts and real-time alerts for the Jacksonville area. Features include high-resolution radar with future tracking, customizable push notifications for severe weather, and precise location-based alerts.

High-resolution live and future radarEarthquake and storm tracking layersFree push alerts for over 25 types
☀️ Weather
(6.1K)
free with in-app purchases
9
ABC7 Bay Area
ABC7 Bay Area
ABC7 Bay Area
Watch Live News & Local Shows
Free

Stream live local news, weather, and national top stories. Customize your news feed by interests and location, and receive alerts for breaking news and severe weather. Watch live newscasts and access on-demand video content.

Stream live newscastsLocal and national newsCustomizable news feed
📡 News
(16K)
free with in-app purchases
10
WSMV 4
WSMV 4
WSMV 4
by Gray Television Group, Inc.
Free

Get the latest local, regional, and national news, sports updates, and interactive weather forecasts. Receive real-time breaking news alerts and contribute your own stories, images, and videos directly from your device.

Local, regional, and national news coverageReal-time breaking news alertsInteractive weather radar
📡 News
(7K)
ad-supported
11
WSB-TV News
WSB-TV News
WSB-TV News
by Cox Media Group
Free

Stay informed with 24/7 local news coverage for North Georgia. Access breaking stories, in-depth investigations, on-demand videos, and live newscasts. Track local weather, traffic, and sports, and get national news with a Georgia focus.

Local news coverage for North Georgia countiesLive drive times in Atlanta Metro AreaStormTracker 2 HD radar and 5-day forecast
📡 News
(48K)
ad-supported
12
ABC7 Los Angeles
ABC7 Los Angeles
ABC7 Los Angeles
Watch Live News & Local Shows
Free

Stay informed with breaking news alerts and live newscasts. Access local and national top stories, customize your news feed, and get detailed weather forecasts and alerts. Watch exclusive video clips and search for specific stories.

Breaking news alertsWatch live newscastsOn-demand video clips
📡 News
(39K)
free with in-app purchases
13
KSBW Action News 8 - Monterey
KSBW Action News 8 - Monterey
KSBW Action News 8 - Monterey
Breaking News and Weather
Free

Stay informed with breaking news and local weather updates for Monterey and surrounding areas. Receive real-time alerts, watch live streams, and submit your own news tips and media. Get hourly forecasts and interactive radar maps.

Breaking news alerts with push notificationsLive streaming breaking news updatesLocal news submission area
📡 News
(3.5K)
ad-supported
14
13 Action News
13 Action News
13 Action News
by Gray Television Group, Inc.
Free

Stay informed with the latest news and weather for northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan. Access breaking news livestreams, digital exclusives, local and national headlines, and video content.

Breaking news livestreamsDigital exclusivesLocal and national headlines
📡 News
(362)
ad-supported
15
Breaking News: Local & Alerts
Breaking News: Local & Alerts
Breaking News: Local & Alerts
Local & Breaking News Near You
Free

Stay informed with daily news alerts and relevant updates delivered directly to your phone. Access local, national, and international headlines, weather warnings, and more from hundreds of trusted sources. Enjoy a personalized news feed tailored to your interests.

Daily news alertsLocal and breaking newsInternational headlines
📡 News
(7.1K)
ad-supported
16
Tampa Bay 28
Tampa Bay 28
Tampa Bay 28
Local News, Weather, Sports
Free

Access up-to-the-minute local news, breaking alerts, and 24/7 live streaming video. Get accurate weather forecasts, severe weather updates, and in-depth investigations from your trusted local news source. Connect with your community through local stories and solutions.

Breaking news alerts24/7 live streaming videoAccurate weather forecasts
📡 News
(499)
ad-supported
17
KOAT Action 7 News
KOAT Action 7 News
KOAT Action 7 News
Albuquerque News and Weather
Free

Stay informed with breaking news and local updates from Albuquerque and surrounding areas. Get real-time weather forecasts, interactive radar, and submit your own news tips and media.

Breaking news alertsLive streaming news updatesLocal news submission
📡 News
(3.2K)
ad-supported
18
Action News Now - Weather
Action News Now - Weather
Action News Now - Weather
by Allen Media Broadcasting LLC
Free

Get hyper-local weather updates with high-resolution radar and satellite imagery. Receive customized forecasts, severe weather alerts, and track your favorite locations. Stay informed and safe with real-time weather information.

250 meter radarHigh-resolution satellite imageryFuture radar
☀️ Weather
(4)
free
19
SmartNews: Now in Spanish
SmartNews: Now in Spanish
SmartNews: Now in Spanish
Global News to Local Updates
Free

Access curated news from top publishers, tailored to your interests. Discover breaking stories, local updates, and in-depth coverage on politics, entertainment, sports, and health. Stay informed with quality journalism and personalized content.

Curated news feedLocal news updatesPolitics and election coverage
📡 News
(927K)
free with in-app purchases
20
WPXI News
WPXI News
WPXI News
Pittsburgh Live News & Weather
Free

Access 24/7 local news, live and on-demand videos, and detailed weather forecasts for the Pittsburgh area. Stay informed about traffic, sports, and national news with easy sharing options.

24/7 news coverageLive and on-demand videoStormTracker Doppler Radar
📡 News
(18K)
ad-supported

FAQ about Action News

What are the best action news apps for iPhone?
6abc Philadelphia tops our action news apps ranking as of May 2026, with a 4.7-star average from 72K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top action news apps we rank are free to download, including 6abc Philadelphia and Action News Now Breaking News.
6abc Philadelphia shows ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of May 2026.
We track 203+ action news apps on the iOS App Store as of May 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
The app provides breaking news alerts, live streaming of Action News, on-demand video clips, and detailed local weather information including hourly forecasts and radar maps. It allows users to customize news feeds based on their interests and locations.
Key features include live 24/7 streaming of Action News, exclusive video clips, picture-in-picture viewing, personalized news feeds through 'My News', hourly and 7-day weather forecasts, StormTracker6 Radar, and customizable alerts for news and weather.

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