Best Free Live News Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated November 2026

With an average user rating of 4.6★, 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 (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1CNN: Live & Breaking NewsCNN: Live & Breaking NewsFree4.8★ (1.7M)YesYesNov 2026
2CBS News: Live Breaking NewsCBS News: Live Breaking NewsFree3.7★ (20K)YesNoNov 2026
3FOX LOCAL: Live Election NewsFOX LOCAL: Live Election NewsFree4.7★ (19K)YesNoNov 2026
4FOX News: US & World HeadlinesFOX News: US & World HeadlinesFree4.5★ (604K)YesNoNov 2026
5ABC News: Live & BreakingABC News: Live & BreakingFree4.0★ (6K)YesNoNov 2026
6NBC News: Breaking & US NewsNBC News: Breaking & US NewsFree4.7★ (151K)YesYesNov 2026
7AP NewsAP NewsFree4.6★ (359K)YesNoNov 2026
8NewsBreak: Local News & AlertsNewsBreak: Local News & AlertsFree4.8★ (1.4M)YesYesNov 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
#2in News
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Access breaking news, in-depth analysis, and live video from a trusted global news source. Stay informed with personalized articles, podcasts, and election coverage.

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
CBS News: Live Breaking News#2

CBS News: Live Breaking News by CBS Interactive

Top stories and local news
Strong Contender
📡 News
3.7😞(20K ratings)
FreeAds
#27in News
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Stay informed with breaking U.S. and world news, plus local news, weather, and sports from numerous cities. Access live streaming news channels, full episodes of popular shows, and personalized alerts for stories that matter to you.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Reliable and up to date
  • 👍 Best live US news app available in Australia
  • 🚀 Quality headline news for free
  • 👍 Dependable and coordinated news team
  • 👍 Real news presented by professionals

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Pop-up commercials and ads
  • 🔍 No search function
  • 👎 Terrible to sunset CBS DFW weather app
  • 👎 Poor weather information replacement
  • 👎 Repetitive and annoying ads
  • 👎 Auto video play always on
  • 👎 Difficult to exit video and read articles
  • 👎 Cluttered and confusing layout
FOX LOCAL: Live Election News#3

FOX LOCAL: Live Election News by Fox Television Stations, Inc.

Poll Alerts & Results Tracker
Worth Considering
📡 News
4.7😐(19K ratings)
FreeAds
#18in News
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Access live election night coverage and track local election results in real-time. Stream 24/7 local news, breaking alerts, and weather updates from your city's FOX station. Stay informed about politics, traffic, sports, and more, anytime and anywhere.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Smooth live-streaming experience
  • 👍 Easy to navigate and find content
  • 🌟 Great for local news and sports
  • 💡 Ability to watch different local Fox stations

Room to Improve

  • 🚫 Lack of landscape mode on iPad
  • 🔀 Repetitive and outdated content
  • 🔍 No search or traffic reporting features
  • 🔒 Accessibility issues for VoiceOver users

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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 November 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 November 2026.
We track 250+ free live news apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.