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Best German News Apps

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated September 2026

Out of 249+ german 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 German News Apps (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1DW - Breaking World NewsDW - Breaking World NewsFree3.8★ (290)NoNoSep 2026
2DER SPIEGEL - NachrichtenDER SPIEGEL - NachrichtenFree4.5★ (2.9K)NoYesSep 2026
3German NewspapersGerman NewspapersFree4.7★ (190)YesNoSep 2026
4tagesschau - Nachrichtentagesschau - NachrichtenFree4.7★ (1.9K)NoNoSep 2026
5German News in EnglishGerman News in EnglishFree4.5★ (174)NoNoSep 2026
6Euronews: World news & live TVEuronews: World news & live TVFree4.6★ (1.6K)YesNoSep 2026
7Learn German: News by ReadleLearn German: News by ReadleFree4.7★ (1K)NoYesSep 2026
8Germany News & Daily HeadlinesGermany News & Daily HeadlinesFree4.5★ (17)YesYesAug 2026

Top Picks for German News

DW - Breaking World News#1

DW - Breaking World News by Deutsche Welle

Editor's Choice
📡 News
3.8😞(290 ratings)
Free
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Access independent global news and analysis without ads or pop-ups. Stay informed on politics, business, science, culture, and travel with articles, audio, and video content available in 32 languages.

What We Love

  • 📺 Good news coverage and programming
  • 🌍 Trusted source for international news
  • 🔍 Comprehensive reporting on global events

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes
  • 📱 Poor user experience and navigation
  • 🔍 Biased and one-sided reporting
  • 🔍 Lacking objectivity and balance in news coverage
DER SPIEGEL - Nachrichten#2

DER SPIEGEL - Nachrichten by DER SPIEGEL GmbH und Co. KG

Strong Contender
📡 News
4.5😐(2.9K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Access reliable, independent, and up-to-date journalism from over 500 journalists. Get breaking news, in-depth reports, and exclusive content in a fast, user-friendly app. Enjoy offline reading and personalized content.

What We Love

  • 🌍 Excellent source for international news
  • 📰 High-quality journalism
  • 🌐 Worldwide accessibility and translation
  • 🇩🇪 Helpful for learning German
  • 🔍 Comprehensive and in-depth reporting

Room to Improve

  • 📱 Unintuitive and confusing app navigation
  • 💰 Too much content behind paywall
  • 🔍 Declining quality of articles over time
  • 🧑‍💻 Biased and one-sided reporting
  • 🌐 Lack of English version availability
  • 🔌 App crashes and frequent outages
  • 📺 Excessive ads interrupting content
German Newspapers#3

German Newspapers by MUNBEN SA

All breaking news in Germany
Worth Considering
📡 News
4.7(190 ratings)
FreeAds
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Access news from Germany's top newspapers and magazines in one convenient app. Avoid visiting multiple websites by aggregating all your desired information in a single, easy-to-navigate platform.

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FAQ about German News

What are the best german news apps for iPhone?
DW - Breaking World News tops our german news apps ranking as of September 2026, with a 3.8-star average from 290 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top german news apps we rank are free to download, including DW - Breaking World News and DER SPIEGEL - Nachrichten.
DW - Breaking World News has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 249+ german news apps on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
This app provides independent news and analysis on the most important events happening around the world. It covers a wide range of topics including politics, business, science, culture, and travel.
The app is designed to be accessible on your smartphone, tablet, and even Apple Watch, ensuring you can get your news on multiple devices.

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