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Best Gothamist Apps & Games

115+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
20 free apps & games
Updated September 2026

Looking for free gothamist apps and games? 20 of our 115+ tracked titles are free to download — no subscription, no trial. The rest are premium picks worth paying for.

Compare top Gothamist Apps & Games (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1WNYCWNYCFree4.5★ (793)NoNoSep 2026
2OldNYC - Historical NYC PhotosOldNYC - Historical NYC PhotosFree4.6★ (28)NoYesAug 2026
3New York MagazineNew York MagazineFree3.7★ (110)YesNoSep 2026
4The New YorkerThe New YorkerFree3.9★ (8K)YesYesSep 2026
5New York Daily NewsNew York Daily NewsFree4.6★ (12K)YesYesSep 2026
6New York Post for iPhoneNew York Post for iPhoneFree4.1★ (22K)YesNoSep 2026
7NYC News, Stories & WeatherNYC News, Stories & WeatherFree4.7★ (43)YesYesAug 2026
8A Better New YorkA Better New YorkFree—NoNoMay 2026

Top Picks for Gothamist

WNYC#1

WNYC by New York Public Radio

Tap into the NY conversation
Editor's Choice
📡 News
4.5😐(793 ratings)
Free
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Access live and on-demand news, commentary, culture, storytelling, and music from New York's public radio station and its partners. Save podcasts for offline listening and stay updated on local and national headlines.

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
New York Magazine#3

New York Magazine by Vox Media, Inc.

Culture, Politics, News, Style
Worth Considering
📰 Magazines & Newspapers
3.7😊(110 ratings)
FreeAds
#36in Magazines & Newspapers
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Access a curated collection of articles covering culture, politics, news, and style. Enjoy a seamless reading experience with customizable modes, easy site switching, and personalized content. Listen to select articles with audio playback and engage in discussions.

What We Love

  • 👍 Beautifully designed app
  • 🚀 Streamlined and simple to use
  • 🤩 Excited for the app launch
  • 👌 Sleek and chic reading experience
  • 🤩 Convenient to have all favorite sites in one app

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Buggy with design flaws
  • 🔒 Issues with login and subscription flow
  • 🌙 Lack of night mode/dark mode
  • 📱 Not optimized for iPad
  • 🔍 Poor search functionality

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FAQ about Gothamist

What are the best gothamist apps & games for iPhone?
WNYC tops our gothamist apps & games ranking as of September 2026, with a 4.5-star average from 793 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top gothamist apps & games we rank are free to download, including WNYC and OldNYC - Historical NYC Photos.
WNYC has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 115+ gothamist apps & games on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
The app allows you to listen to live broadcasts from WNYC, NPR, and BBC, as well as on-demand news, commentary, culture reporting, storytelling, and music. You can also save podcasts for offline listening and access the latest news headlines.
Key features include live streaming of public radio broadcasts, access to a library of on-demand content like news and podcasts, the ability to save podcasts for offline playback, and real-time updates on local and national news headlines.