Best Ground News Apps

4.7😊(48K ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

#1in News

This app aggregates news from thousands of sources, highlighting media bias, reliability, and ownership. It aims to help users escape echo chambers and understand different perspectives on any story.

What We Love

👍 Unique and useful news service
👍 Refreshing to see multiple news sources
👍 Factuality checks are helpful
👍 Provides a balanced view of news stories
👍 Excellent news resource
👍 Helpful in understanding media bias
👍 Variety of news sources
👍 Customizable news feed
👍 Transparent about news outlet ownership
👍 Blindspot feature is useful
👍 Responsive and helpful customer service

Room to Improve

🐛 Subscription issues (e.g. unable to cancel, auto-renewal)
🔍 Too US-centric, lacking international news coverage
💸 Excessive ads and paywalls
🤔 Bias ratings may not always be accurate
🤔 Cluttered user interface
🐛 Freezing and performance issues
🤔 Comments section is toxic

AP News by The Associated Press

Breaking World & Local News

Strong Contender

4.6😐(359K ratings)

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#31in News

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

NPR: National & Local News by NPR

Podcasts. Live Radio. Music.

Worth Considering

Reuters - Breaking World News

4.7😐(73K ratings)

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#18in News

Access breaking news, in-depth stories, and personalized audio streams from public radio. Discover podcasts, enjoy live music performances, and stream radio content from across the country. Enhance your listening experience with smart features and support public media.

What We Love

🚀 Great but loses track after inactivity
🚀 Excellent content
🚀 Very high quality and reliable news
🚀 Balanced and well-presented/organized news
🚀 Intuitive and easy to use
🚀 Slick and user friendly interface
🚀 Eclectic selection of interesting articles and radio shows
🚀 Comprehensive and responsive
🚀 Keeps me up to date on the world in an intelligent and critical manner

Room to Improve

🐛 App used 79GB of data in two weeks
🐛 Broken, freezes, and crashes frequently
🐛 Poor UI with ads
🐛 Too many ads
🐛 Biased and unbalanced content
🐛 Buggy and unreliable
🐛 Glitchy and inconsistent playback
🐛 Excessive data usage
🐛 Cluttered and confusing interface
🐛 Loses playlist and other key features

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Trusted news & markets info

Personalized news feedBreaking markets updatesCustomizable push notifications

Stay informed with global news and market updates through a sleek, personalized feed. Access a rich media library and receive customizable alerts. Support quality journalism with subscription options.

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Subscribe to creatorsAd-free video and podcastsLive streams and group chats

Discover creators, ideas, and communities through videos, writing, and podcasts. Subscribe for free or upgrade to access exclusive content and connect directly with creators. Enjoy ad-free media and participate in live events.

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Weather, Safety & Crime Alerts

Local news highlightsBreaking news alertsPersonalized news feed

Stay informed with breaking news, local events, and personalized updates delivered directly to your device. Discover curated daily briefings, live news streams, and in-depth stories from trusted sources, covering everything from weather and traffic to national headlines.

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BBC: World News & Stories

Breaking News, Podcasts, Video

Breaking news headlines and articlesLive global news and sport updatesOn-demand podcasts and radio shows

Access breaking news, in-depth articles, podcasts, and live video streams from a trusted global news network. Enjoy documentaries, sports updates, and customizable alerts. Save content for later and listen to radio shows on demand.

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Read in English or Spanish

SmartNews: Breaking News

Curated news feedLocal news updatesPolitics and election coverage

Access curated news from top publishers, tailored to your interests. Discover breaking stories, local updates, and in-depth coverage on politics, entertainment, sports, and health. Stay informed with quality journalism and personalized content.

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Top world & local news stories

Google News

Personalized news briefingsLocal news from your areaFull coverage with multiple perspectives

This app aggregates and highlights global and local news stories tailored to your interests. It provides personalized briefings, in-depth coverage from multiple sources, and allows you to follow specific topics and news outlets. Stay informed on the go or on your desktop.

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People's Daily

Read China, right here.

Credible policy interpretationsIn-depth analyses of ChinaInternational news and events

Access a top Chinese newspaper's English-language app for policy interpretations, analyses, and global news. Stay informed about China's evolving story and international events.

The Guardian - US & World News

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News, sport, podcasts, puzzles

Breaking news and live blogsPersonalized 'My Guardian' feedPuzzles (Sudoku, Crosswords, Word Games)

Access fearless, independent journalism with breaking news, diverse opinions, and live blogs. Enjoy personalized content, puzzles, podcasts, and article-to-audio features. Offers unlimited, ad-free, and offline reading with a subscription.

NYTimes: US and Global News

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Breaking News and Live Updates

Breaking news and live updatesOriginal reporting and in-depth analysisNews videos and podcasts

Access original reporting, breaking news, and in-depth analysis from around the globe. Stay informed with videos, podcasts, and personalized content. Includes games, recipes, and product reviews.

Get real-time political news and analysis delivered directly to your phone. This app offers a streamlined way to access breaking news and in-depth stories from a leading political news source.

Up-to-the-minute insightPolitical news analysisBreaking news alerts

The Economist: News & Analysis

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Global Business & World News

Fact-checked global reportingWeekly edition accessAward-winning podcasts

Access independent, fact-checked global news analysis and reporting. Understand complex world events through articles, podcasts, and videos. Offers premium content for deeper insights into politics, economics, science, and technology.

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Local News, Events, Weather

Patch - Everything Local

Local news and events for 1,200+ townsBreaking news push notificationsLocal weather forecasts and alerts

Stay informed about your local community with real-time news, events, and weather updates. Discover schools, homes for sale, jobs, and announcements in a single, easy-to-scroll feed. Receive breaking news alerts and share stories with friends.

What's The World Saying?

Cross-cultural news accessMulti-language newsNews comparison tool

Access a diverse range of global news from various countries and languages. Compare reporting on major events from your national newspapers and international sources to foster a broader understanding of world affairs. Share your opinions on news articles through integrated social media.

News from all over the world

Fresh news feedMultiple languages (English, Russian, Turkish, Azerbaijani)Audio news

Access breaking news from Azerbaijan and around the globe with this modern news application. It offers a clean feed with articles on politics, business, sports, and more, available in multiple languages.

The news is now, here.

Aggregated news from multiple sourcesNeutral headlinesDirect links to original articles

This app aggregates news from multiple sources, presenting a neutral headline and links to original articles. It avoids algorithms and sensationalism, offering a straightforward way to stay informed. Widgets provide at-a-glance updates on your lock and home screens.

Stay informed with real-time news updates and breaking alerts. Access digital replicas of local newspapers, The Fountain County Neighbor and the Williamsport Review Republican, all in one convenient application.

Live news feedBreaking news alertsPrint replica e-editions

Sky News: Breaking, UK & World

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Live coverage updated daily

Breaking news notificationsWatch Sky News liveListen to podcasts

Stay informed with award-winning journalism and breaking news from the UK and around the world. Get the full story, first, with live coverage, podcasts, and offline reading capabilities. Access headlines on diverse topics and enjoy a dark mode option.

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