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Best Crime News Apps & Games

249+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.1 avg rating
20 free apps & games
Updated November 2026

Finding the right crime news apps and games can be overwhelming with so many options. We've analyzed 249+ 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 (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1NewsBreak: Local News & AlertsNewsBreak: Local News & AlertsFree4.8★ (1.4M)YesYesNov 2026
2CrimeRadar Dispatch AudioCrimeRadar Dispatch AudioFree4.9★ (48K)YesYesNov 2026
3Citizen: Safety & Live VideoCitizen: Safety & Live VideoFree4.7★ (526K)NoYesNov 2026
4Crime NewsCrime NewsFree3.7★ (3)NoNoOct 2026
5Breaking Crime News AlertBreaking Crime News AlertFree—NoNoSep 2026
6Court TVCourt TVFree4.3★ (2.9K)YesNoNov 2026
7CrimeDoorCrimeDoorFree3.9★ (760)NoNoOct 2026
8FOX News: US & World HeadlinesFOX News: US & World HeadlinesFree4.5★ (607K)YesNoNov 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
#5in News
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Stay informed with local and national news, weather, and traffic updates. Discover trending stories, personalized content, and community events. Supports local publishers and fosters community discussion.

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
  • 🔌 Aggressive advertising
  • 🐛 Bugs and technical issues
CrimeRadar Dispatch Audio#2

CrimeRadar Dispatch Audio by Scoopz Inc.

Dispatch audio & alerts
Strong Contender
📡 News
4.9😐(48K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#3in News
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This app uses AI to analyze first-responder audio, providing summaries and incident maps for public safety awareness. Users can view an interactive map, listen to live dispatch audio, and receive customized alerts for various events.

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
Citizen: Safety & Live Video#3

Citizen: Safety & Live Video by sp0n, Inc.

Crime Map & Breaking News
Worth Considering
📡 News
4.7😞(526K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#5in News
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Stay informed about local emergencies and crimes with real-time alerts and live video feeds. Track incidents on a map, receive instant notifications for your chosen areas, and view resolution status for events. This app aims to enhance community safety by providing timely information.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Convenient real-time alerts
  • 🗺️ Helpful for staying informed about local incidents
  • 👍 Useful community-based safety tool
  • 📹 Ability to view user-generated videos

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Excessive paywalls and subscription requirements
  • 🔔 Too many irrelevant notifications
  • 🗣️ Lack of moderation for toxic comments
  • 🗺️ Inaccurate location data and incident reporting
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns around location tracking

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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 November 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 November 2026.
We track 249+ crime news apps & games on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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