1. Home
  2. Topics
  3. Crime News

Best Crime News Apps & Games

250+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.1 avg rating
20 free apps & games
Updated August 2026

Finding the right crime news apps and games can be overwhelming with so many options. We've analyzed 250+ apps and games to bring you the best choices for 2026, from free options to premium solutions with advanced features.

Compare top Crime News Apps & Games (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1NewsBreak: Local News & AlertsNewsBreak: Local News & AlertsFree4.8★ (1.4M)YesYesAug 2026
2CrimeRadar Dispatch AudioCrimeRadar Dispatch AudioFree4.9★ (33K)YesYesAug 2026
3Crime NewsCrime NewsFree3.0★ (2)NoNoMay 2026
4Citizen: Safety & Live VideoCitizen: Safety & Live VideoFree4.7★ (514K)NoYesAug 2026
5Breaking Crime News AlertBreaking Crime News AlertFree—NoNoAug 2026
6Apple PodcastsApple PodcastsFree4.9★ (2.1M)YesNoAug 2026
7Court TVCourt TVFree4.1★ (2K)YesNoAug 2026
8City Crime News Reporter TruckCity Crime News Reporter TruckFree1.0★ (4)NoNoMay 2026

Top Picks for Crime News

NewsBreak: Local News & Alerts#1

NewsBreak: Local News & Alerts by Particle Media Inc.

Weather, Safety & Crime Alerts
Editor's Choice
📡 News
4.8😞(1.4M ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#7in News
NewsBreak: Local News & Alerts screenshot 1
NewsBreak: Local News & Alerts screenshot 2
NewsBreak: Local News & Alerts screenshot 3
NewsBreak: Local News & Alerts screenshot 4
NewsBreak: Local News & Alerts screenshot 5
NewsBreak: Local News & Alerts screenshot 6

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.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Efficient news aggregation
  • 📰 Diverse news sources
  • 📍 Useful for local news
  • 💬 Ability to comment on articles

Room to Improve

  • 🔍 Difficulty finding specific articles
  • 🤖 Excessive clickbait and misinformation
  • 💬 Toxic and hateful comments
CrimeRadar Dispatch Audio#2

CrimeRadar Dispatch Audio by Scoopz Inc.

Dispatch audio & alerts
Strong Contender
📡 News
4.9😐(33K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#4in News
CrimeRadar Dispatch Audio screenshot 1
CrimeRadar Dispatch Audio screenshot 2
CrimeRadar Dispatch Audio screenshot 3
CrimeRadar Dispatch Audio screenshot 4

This app monitors first-responder audio using AI to summarize and map potential public safety incidents. Users can view an interactive map, listen to live dispatch audio, and receive customized alerts for events like wildfires or police activity.

What We Love

  • 👍 Informative
  • 👍 Useful for keeping up with live dispatch
  • 👍 Appreciate first responders

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Alerts do not work
  • 🐛 AI translation of radio calls is poor
  • 🐛 Outdated information, not live
Crime News#3

Crime News by James Hartley

Worth Considering
📡 News
3.0(2 ratings)
Free
Crime News screenshot 1
Crime News screenshot 2
Crime News screenshot 3
Crime News screenshot 4
Crime News screenshot 5

Access crime news and landmark legal cases with this free RSS feeder. Ideal for students and enthusiasts interested in criminal justice, criminology, and U.S. Supreme Court decisions.

More Crime News apps to explore

4
Citizen: Safety & Live Video
Citizen: Safety & Live Video
Citizen: Safety & Live Video
Crime Map & Breaking News
Free

Receive real-time safety alerts for crimes, natural disasters, and emergencies in your area. Watch live incident videos and access crime trend data to stay informed and protected. An optional premium subscription offers enhanced features like scanner audio and detailed archives.

Real-time safety alertsLive incident video streamingRegistered offender map
📡 News
(514K)
freemium
5
Breaking Crime News Alert
Breaking Crime News Alert
Breaking Crime News Alert
Breaking Local Crime News
Free
📰 Magazines & Newspapers
(0)
6
Apple Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
Audio and video podcasts
Free

Discover and listen to a vast library of podcasts that entertain, inform, and inspire. Get personalized recommendations and curated collections to explore new shows. Seamlessly sync your listening progress across all your Apple devices.

Listen and watch podcastsDownload and play offlinePersonalized recommendations
🎬 Entertainment
(2.1M)
free with in-app purchases
7
Court TV
Court TV
Court TV
Your front row seat to justice
Free

Experience live, comprehensive coverage of significant trials with expert legal journalists. Access recent trial replays and a historical archive of landmark cases on demand.

Live trial coverageExpert legal journalistsRecent coverage catch-up
📡 News
(2K)
ad-supported
8
City Crime News Reporter Truck
City Crime News Reporter Truck
City Crime News Reporter Truck
City Crime News Reporter Truck
Free

Experience the thrill of live news reporting in a bustling city. Drive a mobile news van, chase breaking stories, and broadcast events as they happen. Become a top crime reporter and deliver the latest headlines.

Drive a mobile news vanChase breaking newsCover crime scenes and emergencies
🎮 Games
(4)
free
9
FOX News: US & World Headlines
FOX News: US & World Headlines
FOX News: US & World Headlines
Media, Politics & True Crime
Free

Access 24/7 breaking national and international news with expert analysis. Watch live streams and on-demand videos of your favorite shows, listen to podcasts, and stay updated on politics, business, tech, and more.

24/7 breaking news updatesLive stream and on-demand videoPodcasts and audio news
📡 News
(535K)
free with in-app purchases
10
CrimeDoor
CrimeDoor
CrimeDoor
Crime News, Cases & AR
Free

Access a 24/7 stream of true crime news, including on-camera footage and police body cams. Explore in-depth articles on trials, unsolved mysteries, and global crime media. This platform serves as a comprehensive hub for crime enthusiasts.

24/7 updated true crime newsAction crime videosCriminals caught on camera
📡 News
(759)
ad-supported
11
BBC: World News & Stories
BBC: World News & Stories
BBC: World News & Stories
Breaking News, Podcasts, Video
Free

Access breaking news, in-depth articles, podcasts, and live video streams from a trusted global news network. Enjoy documentaries, sports updates, and customizable alerts. Save content for later and listen to radio shows on demand.

Breaking news headlines and articlesLive global news and sport updatesOn-demand podcasts and radio shows
📡 News
(86K)
free with in-app purchases
12
Limitless Media News
Limitless Media News
Limitless Media News
Local, Independent News!
Free
📡 News
(0)
13
AP News
AP News
AP News
Breaking World & Local News
Free

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.

Breaking news updatesLocal news coveragePersonalized news feed
📡 News
(359K)
ad-supported
14
Restoration News
Restoration News
Restoration News
Empowering Patriots
Free
📡 News
(0)
15
Clue - News & Reports
Clue - News & Reports
Clue - News & Reports
News & Investigative Reports
Free
📡 News
(0)
16
NOW - News Of the World
NOW - News Of the World
NOW - News Of the World
News Of the World
Free
📡 News
(0)
17
Headline - News
Headline - News
Headline - News
The best news for you
Free
📡 News
(0)
18
Google News
Google News
Google News
Top world & local news stories
Free

This app aggregates and highlights global and local news stories tailored to your interests. It provides personalized briefings, in-depth coverage from multiple sources, and allows you to follow specific topics and news outlets. Stay informed on the go or on your desktop.

Personalized news briefingsLocal news from your areaFull coverage with multiple perspectives
📡 News
(226K)
free with in-app purchases
19
Hacked News
Hacked News
Hacked News
Hacker News done differently!
Free
📡 News
(0)
20
Pudhari News
Pudhari News
Pudhari News
Stay informed with Pudhari !
Free
📰 Magazines & Newspapers
(0)

FAQ about Crime News

What are the best crime news apps & games for iPhone?
NewsBreak: Local News & Alerts tops our crime news apps & games ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 1.4M App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top crime news apps & games we rank are free to download, including NewsBreak: Local News & Alerts and CrimeRadar Dispatch Audio.
NewsBreak: Local News & Alerts shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 250+ crime news apps & games on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
This app delivers daily news and events directly to your phone, focusing on both local and national current events. It provides curated daily briefings, live news streams from local channels, and in-depth stories from a wide range of trusted sources.
Key features include local news highlights, breaking news alerts for both national and local events, a personalized news feed tailored to your interests, live local news streams, and at-a-glance weather and traffic updates. It also aggregates news from over 10,000 trusted sources.

Related searches

true crime newsbreaking crime news alertcity crime news reporter truck