Best Gothamist Apps

142+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated November 2026

Looking for free gothamist apps? 20 of our 142+ tracked titles are free to download — no subscription, no trial. The rest are premium picks worth paying for.

Compare top Gothamist Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1WNYCWNYCFree4.5★ (796)NoNoNov 2026
2The New YorkerThe New YorkerFree3.9★ (8.2K)YesYesNov 2026
3OldNYC - Historical NYC PhotosOldNYC - Historical NYC PhotosFree4.6★ (28)NoYesOct 2026
4New York MagazineNew York MagazineFree3.7★ (116)YesNoNov 2026
5New York Post for iPhoneNew York Post for iPhoneFree4.1★ (23K)YesNoNov 2026
6Radio USA : american radios FMRadio USA : american radios FMFree4.8★ (1.1K)YesNoNov 2026
7New York Daily NewsNew York Daily NewsFree4.6★ (12K)YesYesNov 2026
8NYC News, Stories & WeatherNYC News, Stories & WeatherFree4.6★ (44)YesYesNov 2026

Top Picks for Gothamist

WNYC#1

WNYC by New York Public Radio

Tap into the NY conversation
Editor's Choice
📡 News
4.5😐(796 ratings)
Free
WNYC screenshot 1
WNYC screenshot 2
WNYC screenshot 3
WNYC screenshot 4
WNYC screenshot 5
WNYC screenshot 6

Access live and on-demand news, commentary, culture, storytelling, and music from New York's public radio station. Stay updated with local and national headlines, and enjoy curated music streams.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Great station, great app
  • 📻 Excellent content and programming
  • 🌐 Access to WNYC anywhere
  • 🔍 Helpful discovery features
  • 🔊 Reliable live streaming

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Glitchy, buggy, and unstable
  • 🔇 Frequent audio issues and disconnects
  • 🔁 Struggles to resume playback after interruptions
  • 🔍 Confusing navigation and UI
  • 🔋 Drains battery quickly
The New Yorker#2

The New Yorker by Advance Magazine Publishers Inc.

News, Culture, Audio, Humor
Strong Contender
📡 News
3.9😐(8.2K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#8in News
The New Yorker screenshot 1
The New Yorker screenshot 2
The New Yorker screenshot 3
The New Yorker screenshot 4
The New Yorker screenshot 5
The New Yorker screenshot 6

Access award-winning journalism, investigative reporting, cultural criticism, exclusive podcasts, and daily cartoons. Stay informed with personalized digests and explore decades of archives, all in one place.

What We Love

  • 🗞️ Great content and journalism
  • 🔍 Convenient for reading on the go
  • 🎨 Sleek and intuitive interface
  • 🔊 Useful audio narration feature

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent sign-out issues
  • 🔍 Unreliable search functionality
  • 📍 Loses reading progress when switching apps
  • 💰 Ads for paid subscribers
  • 🔌 High battery consumption
OldNYC - Historical NYC Photos#3

OldNYC - Historical NYC Photos by Orian Breaux

Explore New York City history
Worth Considering
📚 Education
4.6(28 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
OldNYC - Historical NYC Photos screenshot 1
OldNYC - Historical NYC Photos screenshot 2
OldNYC - Historical NYC Photos screenshot 3

Explore over a century of New York City's past with a vast collection of historical photographs. Discover the evolution of thousands of locations across all five boroughs, offering a unique glimpse into the city's rich history.

More Gothamist apps to explore

FAQ about Gothamist

What are the best gothamist apps for iPhone?
WNYC tops our gothamist apps ranking as of November 2026, with a 4.5-star average from 796 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top gothamist apps we rank are free to download, including WNYC and The New Yorker.
WNYC has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 142+ gothamist apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.