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Best Axios News Apps

247+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.7 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated September 2026

Out of 247+ axios news apps on iOS, 20 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Compare top Axios News Apps (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1AxiosAxiosFree—NoNoMay 2026
2AP NewsAP NewsFree4.6★ (359K)YesNoSep 2026
3POLITICOPOLITICOFree4.7★ (49K)YesNoSep 2026
4NPR: National & Local NewsNPR: National & Local NewsFree4.6★ (72K)YesNoSep 2026
5Reuters - Breaking World NewsReuters - Breaking World NewsFree4.8★ (7.6K)YesYesSep 2026
6BBC: World News & StoriesBBC: World News & StoriesFree4.5★ (86K)YesYesSep 2026
7Ground NewsGround NewsFree4.7★ (47K)NoYesSep 2026
8NYTimes: US and Global NewsNYTimes: US and Global NewsFree4.8★ (779K)YesYesSep 2026

Top Picks for Axios News

AP News#2

AP News by The Associated Press

Breaking World & Local News
Strong Contender
📡 News
4.6😐(359K ratings)
FreeAds
#24in News
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Get breaking world and local news, along with trending headlines. This app offers a personalized news feed, custom alerts, and in-depth content hubs for major events. Access award-winning photos, videos, and articles.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Unbiased and factual reporting
  • 📰 Comprehensive news coverage
  • ⚖️ Balanced and objective journalism

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
  • 🔍 Difficulty finding specific articles
  • 🔄 Resets to top of feed after reading articles
  • 🔌 Interrupts background audio playback
POLITICO#3

POLITICO by POLITICO, LLC

Worth Considering
📡 News
4.7😐(49K ratings)
FreeAds
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Get real-time political news and analysis delivered directly to your phone. This app offers a streamlined way to access breaking news and in-depth stories from a leading political news source.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Excellent news coverage
  • 🔍 Thorough and insightful analysis
  • 🗞️ Reliable and trustworthy journalism
  • 📊 Valuable data and metrics

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🔄 Difficulty refreshing content
  • 📱 Poor app performance and navigation
  • 🔍 Biased or partisan reporting
  • 🔍 Lack of objectivity

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FAQ about Axios News

Are there free axios news apps for iPhone?
Yes — 20 of the top axios news apps we rank are free to download, including Axios and AP News.
Axios has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 247+ axios news apps on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.