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Best Haystack News Apps & Games

249+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.7 avg rating
20 free apps & games
Updated October 2026

Out of 249+ haystack news apps and games 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 Haystack News Apps & Games (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Local News & Weather: HaystackLocal News & Weather: HaystackFree4.7★ (21K)YesYesNov 2026
2NewsBreak: Local News & AlertsNewsBreak: Local News & AlertsFree4.8★ (1.4M)YesYesNov 2026
3Apple NewsApple NewsFree4.6★ (1.7M)YesYesNov 2026
4Scripps NewsScripps NewsFree4.7★ (10K)YesNoOct 2026
5Breaking News: Local & AlertsBreaking News: Local & AlertsFree4.5★ (7.5K)YesNoNov 2026
6Hacked NewsHacked NewsFree—NoNoMay 2026
7Happy Fish +Happy Fish +Free4.5★ (1K)YesYesOct 2026
8Haystack Business CardsHaystack Business CardsFree4.3★ (170)NoNoNov 2026

Top Picks for Haystack News

Local News & Weather: Haystack#1

Local News & Weather: Haystack by Haystack TV

Live TV Broadcasts Streaming
Editor's Choice
📡 News
4.7😊(21K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#71in News
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Stream over 400 news channels, including local and international coverage. Customize your news feed by categories, sources, and topics. Get breaking local news alerts and weather updates.

What We Love

  • 👍 Customizable news feed
  • 🚀 Efficient news aggregation
  • 🌍 Variety of news sources
  • ⏱️ Quick access to news updates
  • 🌐 Ability to follow local and global news

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and freezes
  • 🔍 Difficulty filtering out unwanted content
  • 📺 Lack of portrait mode on iPad
  • 🕰️ Outdated or delayed news content
  • 🔈 Repetitive ads
NewsBreak: Local News & Alerts#2

NewsBreak: Local News & Alerts by Particle Media Inc.

Weather, Safety & Crime Alerts
Strong Contender
📡 News
4.8😞(1.4M ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#12in News
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Stay informed with local and national news, weather, and traffic updates. This app delivers personalized news feeds, breaking alerts, and community stories from over 10,000 sources. Discover what's happening in your neighborhood and beyond.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Efficient news aggregation
  • 📰 Diverse news sources
  • 📍 Useful for local news
  • 💬 Ability to comment on articles

Room to Improve

  • 🔍 Difficulty finding specific articles
  • 🤖 Excessive clickbait and misinformation
  • 💬 Toxic and hateful comments
  • 🔌 Aggressive advertising
  • 🐛 Bugs and technical issues
Apple News#3

Apple News by Apple Inc.

News + magazines, in one app
Worth Considering
📡 News
4.6😞(1.7M ratings)
FreeAds
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Access top stories curated by editors, personalized news feeds, and in-depth sports coverage. Enjoy local news, daily podcasts, and exclusive recipes and puzzles with an optional subscription.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Convenient one-stop news source
  • 📚 Access to wide range of magazines
  • 🎧 Audio news feature
  • 🌐 Aggregates news from multiple sources
  • 🌙 Respects night mode

Room to Improve

  • 🔍 Difficult to customize news feed
  • 🚫 Blocked sources still show up
  • 💰 Ads even with paid subscription
  • 🔁 Repeated/outdated news stories
  • 🤯 Overwhelming amount of irrelevant content
  • 🔋 Drains battery quickly
  • 🔍 Poor search functionality
  • 🤖 Biased/partisan news curation

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FAQ about Haystack News

What are the best haystack news apps & games for iPhone?
Local News & Weather: Haystack tops our haystack news apps & games ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.7-star average from 21K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top haystack news apps & games we rank are free to download, including Local News & Weather: Haystack and NewsBreak: Local News & Alerts.
Local News & Weather: Haystack shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 249+ haystack news apps & games on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.