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Best Free Live News Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated September 2026

With an average user rating of 4.4★, the free live news category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 250+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top Free Live News Apps (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1CNN: Live & Breaking NewsCNN: Live & Breaking NewsFree4.8★ (1.7M)YesYesSep 2026
2FOX News: US & World HeadlinesFOX News: US & World HeadlinesFree4.5★ (575K)YesNoSep 2026
3NBC News: Breaking & US NewsNBC News: Breaking & US NewsFree4.7★ (151K)YesYesSep 2026
4CBS News: Live Breaking NewsCBS News: Live Breaking NewsFree3.7★ (20K)YesNoSep 2026
5AP NewsAP NewsFree4.6★ (359K)YesNoSep 2026
6ABC News: Live Breaking NewsABC News: Live Breaking NewsFree4.0★ (6K)YesNoSep 2026
7FOX LOCAL: Live News & WeatherFOX LOCAL: Live News & WeatherFree4.7★ (17K)YesNoSep 2026
8MS NOW: Live & Breaking NewsMS NOW: Live & Breaking NewsFree4.1★ (24K)YesYesSep 2026

Top Picks for Free Live News

CNN: Live & Breaking News#1

CNN: Live & Breaking News by CNN Interactive Group, Inc.

Daily news you can trust
Editor's Choice
📡 News
4.8😊(1.7M ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#6in News
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Access breaking news, in-depth analysis, and live reporting from trusted journalists. Stay informed with articles, videos, podcasts, and live audio, covering global events, politics, health, and more.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Comprehensive news coverage
  • 👍 Unbiased and factual reporting
  • 🌍 Worldwide news perspective
  • 💡 Innovative features like Magic Wall
  • 🔍 Reliable and trustworthy source

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes
  • 🔗 Overly sensitive embedded links
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 📺 Too many ads and commercials
  • 🕰️ Slow loading times
NBC News: Breaking & US News#3

NBC News: Breaking & US News by NBC News Digital, LLC

Breaking News, Live News Video
Worth Considering
📡 News
4.7😊(151K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#50in News
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Get breaking news alerts, live video streams, and in-depth reporting on U.S. and world events. Follow political news, election results, and access exclusive content with an optional subscription.

What We Love

  • 📰 Excellent news coverage
  • 🔍 Reliable and impartial reporting
  • 🌍 Informative for international users
  • 🔒 Trustworthy news source

Room to Improve

  • 🔍 Perceived political bias in some reporting
  • 🔊 Audio/video issues with live streams
  • 🔍 Lack of search functionality
  • 📱 Buggy and unstable app performance

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FAQ about Free Live News

What are the best free live news apps for iPhone?
CNN: Live & Breaking News tops our free live news apps ranking as of September 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 1.7M App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
CNN: Live & Breaking News shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 250+ free live news apps on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
The app provides fact-based reporting on current events through articles, short-form videos, interactives, podcasts, and live audio. It covers topics like politics, health, world news, and climate.
Key features include breaking news alerts, live video streaming, in-depth analysis from journalists, podcasts, live audio, customizable notifications, and short-form video content like CNN Shorts.