Best Global News Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated November 2026

Looking for free global news apps? 20 of our 250+ tracked titles are free to download — no subscription, no trial. The rest are premium picks worth paying for.

Compare top Global News Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Global News.Global News.Free5.0★ (1)NoNoSep 2026
2BBC: World News & StoriesBBC: World News & StoriesFree4.5★ (88K)YesYesNov 2026
3AP NewsAP NewsFree4.6★ (359K)YesNoNov 2026
4Ground NewsGround NewsFree4.7★ (49K)NoYesNov 2026
5CNN: Live & Breaking NewsCNN: Live & Breaking NewsFree4.8★ (1.7M)YesYesNov 2026
6Al Jazeera - الجزيرةAl Jazeera - الجزيرةFree4.8★ (87K)YesNoNov 2026
7Reuters - Breaking World NewsReuters - Breaking World NewsFree4.8★ (9.2K)YesYesNov 2026
8CTV News: Canada, Local, WorldCTV News: Canada, Local, WorldFree4.6★ (4.8K)YesNoNov 2026

Top Picks for Global News

BBC: World News & Stories#2

BBC: World News & Stories by BBC Studios Distribution Ltd.

Breaking News, Podcasts, Video
Strong Contender
📡 News
4.5😞(88K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#8in News
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Access breaking news, in-depth articles, podcasts, and videos from a trusted global network of journalists. Stream live news channels, listen to radio shows, and watch documentaries. Download content for offline listening and reading.

What We Love

  • 🗞️ Excellent news coverage
  • 🌍 Global perspective on news
  • 🗓️ Timely updates

Room to Improve

  • 🔍 Lack of customization options
  • 📢 Intrusive advertising
  • 🐛 Buggy performance and crashes
  • 🔙 Frustrating navigation (e.g., returning to top of list)
  • 🤖 Perceived bias in news reporting
AP News#3

AP News by The Associated Press

Breaking World & Local News
Worth Considering
📡 News
4.6😐(359K ratings)
FreeAds
#12in News
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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.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Unbiased and factual reporting
  • 📰 Comprehensive news coverage
  • ⚖️ Balanced and objective journalism

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
  • 🔍 Difficulty finding specific articles
  • 🔄 Resets to top of feed after reading articles
  • 🔌 Interrupts background audio playback

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FAQ about Global News

What are the best global news apps for iPhone?
Global News. tops our global news apps ranking as of November 2026, with a 5.0-star average from 1 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top global news apps we rank are free to download, including Global News. and BBC: World News & Stories.
Global News. has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 250+ global news apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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